Colton Smith | |
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Born | Colton Thomas Smith August 14, 1987 Ankeny, Iowa, U.S. [1] |
Residence | Stafford, Virginia, U.S. |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Matt Larsen |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 12 |
Wins | 7 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 1 |
Amateur record | |
Total | 6 |
Wins | 5 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 3 |
Losses | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Military career | |
Service/ | ![]() |
Rank | Sergeant first class [2] |
Unit | 3d Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Iraq War Afghan War |
Colton Thomas Smith (born August 14, 1987) [3] is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Smith is best known for competing on, and winning The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson.
His dominant wrestling style allowed him to defeat all five fighters he faced in the tournament by decision. He is currently an active member of the U.S. Army. [4]
Smith started wrestling at an early age. During high school, Smith wrestled for Ankeny High School at 145 pounds. [5] [6] Smith graduated high school in 2005. [7]
Smith, a Combat infantry soldier, earned airborne, ranger, and sapper tabs and has served tours in Iraq, Syria, Jordan and Afghanistan. [8] [9] While assigned to Echo Company, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment (Old Guard), Smith earned his Expert Infantryman Badge. [10] Smith currently serves as the chief Combatives Instructor at III Corps and Fort Hood. [11] Smith has since been selected for promotion to Sergeant First Class and expects to refocus on Army training. [12] The Army Times admitted, after criticizing Smith's recent MMA performances, that they received backlash from their vocal readership indicating Smith's popularity among fellow servicemembers. [13]
Smith started his career with a 2–1 record, including a win in M-1 Challenge. Smith trained Brazilian Jiujitsu under Relson Gracie earning his purple belt and developed his MMA skill under Lloyd Irvin and Vanguard Gym in Manassas, Virginia. [14]
Smith was selected as a cast member for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson. He had to receive special permission in order to participate in the reality series during active duty. [4] In the elimination fight in order to get into the house, Smith defeated Jesse Barrett by unanimous decision. Smith was the subject of controversy for putting his hand out to touch gloves, but faking and immediately shooting for a take down.
In his first fight inside the house, Smith won a majority decision over Eddie Ellis.
In the quarterfinal round Smith won another decision over Igor Araujo to advance to the semifinal round.
In the semifinals, Smith advanced to the finals with a unanimous decision win over Jon Manley.
Smith made his official UFC debut on December 15, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson Finale against Mike Ricci. Smith won the fight via unanimous decision to become the Ultimate Fighter 16 winner. [15]
Smith faced Robert Whittaker on May 25, 2013 at UFC 160. [16] He lost the fight by TKO in the third round. [17]
Smith next faced Michael Chiesa in a lightweight bout on November 6, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 31. [18] He was defeated via rear naked choke in the second round. [19]
Smith faced promotional newcomer Carlos Diego Ferreira on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens. [20] He lost the fight via a modified rear-naked choke submission, and was released from the promotion shortly after. [21] [22]
Eight months after his last UFC fight, Smith returned to compete on the local circuit where he picked up two victories in the Rocks Xtreme MMA promotion. [23] [24]
On August 20, 2015 it was announced that Smith signed with the World Series of Fighting. [25] He made his eventual debut on October 17, 2015 at WSOF 24 against Washington Da Silva. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
On July 22, 2013, Colton Smith competed in a no gi super fight against Carlos Diego Ferreira at the American Grappling Federation's Southern Regionals. [26] Ferreira won the match by points.
Smith has three children. He runs his own MMA gym, Enlisted Nine Fight Company, in Stafford County, Virginia and fledging lifestyle brand Enlisted Nine Fight Company partnered with Veteran Clothing giant, NineLine Apparel. [27] Smith is also an Avid supporter of the Asian community and their fight against racism. He takes pleasure in using his platform to bring awareness to these types of issues and show the world that only love should be expressed toward the Asian community.
12 matches | 7 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 2 |
By submission | 1 | 2 |
By decision | 4 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 7–5 | Sean Brady | Decision (unanimous) | Shogun Fights: Florida | March 17, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | For the Shogun Fights Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 7–4 | Joseph Valadez | Decision (unanimous) | OCFN: Honoring America's Warriors | April 30, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Weatherford, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 6–4 | Washington Da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 24 | October 17, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States | |
Win | 5–4 | Marcus Andrusla | TKO (punches) | Rocks Xtreme MMA 14 | May 16, 2015 | 1 | 2:35 | Harker Heights, Texas, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
Win | 4–4 | Evan Cutts | Decision (unanimous) | Rocks Xtreme MMA 12 | February 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Harker Heights, Texas, United States | Catchweight (165 lbs) bout. |
Loss | 3–4 | Carlos Diego Ferreira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens | June 28, 2014 | 1 | 0:38 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 3–3 | Michael Chiesa | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 | November 6, 2013 | 2 | 1:41 | Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States | Lightweight debut. |
Loss | 3–2 | Robert Whittaker | TKO (punches) | UFC 160 | May 25, 2013 | 3 | 0:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | Mike Ricci | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale | December 15, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won The Ultimate Fighter 16 Welterweight Tournament. |
Loss | 2–1 | Steve Montgomery | KO (punch) | Championship Fighting Alliance 5 | February 24, 2012 | 2 | 0:08 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Walter Coles | TKO (submission to punches) | Demolition Combat | October 29, 2011 | 1 | 1:52 | Winchester, Virginia, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Brian Nielson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 Challenge 24: Damkovsky vs. Figueroa | March 25, 2011 | 1 | 4:19 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
Exhibition record breakdown | ||
4 matches | 4 wins | 0 losses |
By decision | 4 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 4–0 | Jon Manley | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Semi-Final round | |
Win | 3–0 | Igor Araujo | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Quarter-Final round | |
Win | 2–0 | Eddy Ellis | Decision (Majority) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Preliminary round | |
Win | 1–0 | Jesse Barrett | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs. Team Nelson | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Elimination round |
Amateur record breakdown | ||
6 matches | 5 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 2 | 0 |
By submission | 3 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 5–1 | Gary Wilkins | TKO (punches) | Barbarian Fight Club - 2011 Matinee | January 15, 2011 | 1 | 1:57 | Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States | |
Loss | 4–1 | Chad Malone | Decision (split) | Operation Octagon 11 | June 26, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Sterling, Virginia, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | William Bookwalter | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Operation Octagon 9 | November 7, 2009 | 1 | 4:29 | Sterling, Virginia, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Jarreau Mobley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Operation Octagon 8 | August 15, 2009 | 1 | 1:33 | Manassas, Virginia, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Cody Toy | Submission (anaconda choke) | Operation Octagon 5 | December 6, 2008 | 1 | 2:42 | Manassas, Virginia, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Rob Wine | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Fight Club 2 - Call to Glory | January 12, 2008 | 1 | 0:52 | Winchester, Virginia, United States |
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