Best fights of Maurice Smith
Over 24 years as a professional, Maurice Smith has compiled a 14-14 (11) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Maurice Smith defeats Mark Coleman
On July 27, 1997 Maurice Smith fought Mark Coleman for the UFC heavyweight title. Smith was 35 years old with a record of 5-7, and Coleman was 32 with a record of 6-0. Smith was coming off a win and Coleman was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Smith won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Maurice Smith defeats Bobby Hoffman
On September 22, 2000 Maurice Smith faced Bobby Hoffman in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 38 years old with a record of 10-11, and Hoffman was 33 with a record of 20-2. Smith was coming off a loss, while Hoffman was on a 10-fight winning streak. Smith won via majority decision.
3. Maurice Smith KOs Manabu Yamada
On September 1, 1995 Maurice Smith faced Manabu Yamada in a middleweight bout. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 2-3, and Yamada was 26 with a record of 17-8-2. Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Yamada was on a 3-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Manabu Yamada via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Maurice Smith loses to Renato Sobral via unanimous decision
On November 17, 2000 Maurice Smith faced Renato Sobral in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 38 years old with a record of 11-11, and Sobral was 25 with a record of 16-2. Smith was coming off a win, while Sobral was coming off a loss. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sobral.
5. Maurice Smith defeats Branden Lee Hinkle
On December 22, 1999 Maurice Smith faced Branden Lee Hinkle in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 38 years old with a record of 9-10, and Hinkle was 26 with a record of 2-2. Smith was coming off a loss, while Hinkle was coming off a win. Smith won via majority decision.
6. Maurice Smith KOs Kazunari Murakami
On March 28, 1997 Maurice Smith defended his Extreme Fighting heavyweight title against Kazunari Murakami. Smith was 35 years old with a record of 4-7, and Murakami was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Kazunari Murakami via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Maurice Smith KOs Takaku Fuke
On December 16, 1994 Maurice Smith faced Takaku Fuke. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 1-1, and Fuke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Takaku Fuke via KO in the 1st round.
8. Maurice Smith KOs Jorge Cordoba
On March 30, 2012 Maurice Smith faced Jorge Cordoba in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 50 years old with a record of 13-13, and Cordoba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a loss. Smith stopped Jorge Cordoba via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Maurice Smith KOs Marcus Silveira
On October 18, 1996 Maurice Smith fought Marcus Silveira for the vacant Extreme Fighting heavyweight title. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 3-6, and Silveira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 3-fight losing streak. Smith stopped Marcus Silveira via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Maurice Smith loses to Randy Couture via majority decision
On December 21, 1997 Maurice Smith defended his UFC heavyweight title against Randy Couture. Smith was 36 years old with a record of 7-7, and Couture was 34 with a record of 3-0. Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak and Couture was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Smith lost via majority decision. Lost the title.