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Maurice Smith

Maurice Smith

“Mo”
MMA record: 14-14 (11)
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Seattle, Washington, U.S.

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 best fights.

  1. 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. 2. 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.

  3. 3. 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.