Best fights of Colton Smith
Over 7 years as a professional, Colton Smith has compiled a 7-5 (3) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Colton Smith defeats Mike Ricci
On December 15, 2012 Colton Smith fought Mike Ricci for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 16 Tournament welterweight title. Smith was 25 years old with a record of 2-1, and Ricci was 26 with a record of 7-2. Smith was coming off a loss, while Ricci was coming off a win. Smith won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Colton Smith KOs Marcus Andrusla
On May 16, 2015 Colton Smith faced Marcus Andrusla in a welterweight bout. Smith was 27 years old with a record of 4-4, and Andrusla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a win. Smith stopped Marcus Andrusla via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Colton Smith KOs Walter Coles
On October 29, 2011 Colton Smith faced Walter Coles. Smith was 24 years old with a record of 1-0, and Coles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a win. Smith stopped Walter Coles via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Colton Smith submits Brian Nielson
On March 25, 2011 Colton Smith faced Brian Nielson. Smith was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Nielson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith submitted Brian Nielson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Colton Smith loses to Robert Whittaker via KO
On May 25, 2013 Colton Smith faced Robert Whittaker in a welterweight bout. Smith was 25 years old with a record of 3-1, and Whittaker was 22 with a record of 10-2. Both Smith and Whittaker were coming off a win. Whittaker stopped Smith via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Colton Smith defeats Washington Da Silva
On October 17, 2015 Colton Smith faced Washington Da Silva in a welterweight bout. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 5-4, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith won via unanimous decision.
7. Colton Smith defeats Joseph Valadez
On April 30, 2016 Colton Smith faced Joseph Valadez in a welterweight bout. Smith was 28 years old with a record of 6-4, and Valadez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak. Smith won via unanimous decision.
8. Colton Smith defeats Evan Cutts
On February 28, 2015 Colton Smith faced Evan Cutts in a lightweight bout. Smith was 27 years old with a record of 3-4, and Cutts was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 3-fight losing streak. Smith won via unanimous decision.
9. Colton Smith loses to Sean Brady via unanimous decision
On March 17, 2018 Colton Smith fought Sean Brady for the vacant Shogun Fights welterweight title. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 7-4, and Brady was 25 with a record of 7-0. Smith was on a 4-fight winning streak and Brady was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Brady.
10. Colton Smith loses to Michael Chiesa via KO
On November 6, 2013 Colton Smith faced Michael Chiesa in a lightweight bout. Smith was 26 years old with a record of 3-2, and Chiesa was 25 with a record of 7-1. Both Smith and Chiesa were coming off a loss. Chiesa submitted Smith via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.