Trevor Smith | |
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Born |
Vancouver, Washington, United States |
January 5, 1981
Other names | Hot Sauce |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
Division |
Middleweight (185 lb) Light Heavyweight (205 lb) Heavyweight (265 lb) |
Reach | 75.0 in (191 cm) |
Fighting out of | Tukwila, Washington, United States |
Team | Ring Demon Jiu-Jitsu |
Wrestling | NJCAA Wrestling |
Years active | 2009–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 21 |
Wins | 14 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 7 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
University | Iowa State University |
Notable school(s) | Mark Morris High School |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Trevor Smith (born January 5, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, Smith formerly competed for Strikeforce.
Smith was born in Vancouver, Washington and lived there for part of his upbringing. Smith was a state champion in wrestling at Mark Morris High School in Longview, Washington and a NJCAA All-American out of Highline Community College in 2002. He then continued his career at Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in marketing.
Smith started his career in 2009. He fought mainly for organizations within his home state. With a MMA record of 7–1, losing only once to Devin Cole, he signed with Strikeforce.
Smith made his debut on June 24, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry against Keith Berry. He won via technical submission in the second round.
Smith faced T. J. Cook on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers. He won via submission in the first round.
Smith faced Gian Villante on January 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. He lost via TKO in the first round.
Smith was expected to face Tim Kennedy on November 3, 2012, at Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir. However, the event was cancelled due to injuries to headliner Frank Mir, as well to co-headliner and middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. This bout eventually took place on January 12, 2013, at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine. Smith lost via submission in the third round.