Maurice Smith losses
Over 24 years as a professional, Maurice Smith has compiled a 14-14 (11) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. He has 14 losses against 13 different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
14. Maurice Smith loses to Matt Kovacs via unanimous decision
On November 2, 2013 Maurice Smith faced Matt Kovacs in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 51 years old with a record of 14-13, and Kovacs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was coming off a win. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kovacs.
13. Maurice Smith loses to Hidehiko Yoshida via KO
On June 8, 2008 Maurice Smith faced Hidehiko Yoshida in a middleweight bout. Smith was 46 years old with a record of 13-12, and Yoshida was 38 with a record of 7-6-1. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Yoshida was on a 3-fight losing streak. Yoshida submitted Smith via neck crank in the 1st round.
12. 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.
11. Maurice Smith loses to Renzo Gracie via KO in 50 seconds
On December 22, 1999 Maurice Smith faced Renzo Gracie in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 38 years old with a record of 10-10, and Gracie was 32 with a record of 8-0-1. Smith was coming off a win and Gracie was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Gracie submitted Smith via straight armbar in the 1st round.
10. Maurice Smith loses to Marcus Silveira in their 2nd fight via KO
On October 9, 1999 Maurice Smith faced Marcus Silveira in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Smith was 37 years old with a record of 9-9, and Silveira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silveira submitted Smith via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round.
9. Maurice Smith loses to Kevin Randleman via unanimous decision
On March 5, 1999 Maurice Smith faced Kevin Randleman in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 37 years old with a record of 7-8, and Randleman was 27 with a record of 6-2. Both Smith and Randleman were coming off a loss. Smith lost via unanimous decision.
8. 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.
7. Maurice Smith loses to Akira Maeda via unanimous decision
On January 22, 1997 Maurice Smith faced Akira Maeda in a heavyweight bout. Smith was 35 years old with a record of 4-6, and Maeda was 37 with a record of 2-2. Smith was coming off a win and Maeda was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Maeda.
6. Maurice Smith loses to Kiyoshi Tamura via KO
On August 24, 1996 Maurice Smith faced Kiyoshi Tamura. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 3-5, and Tamura was 26 with a record of 1-0. Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Tamura was coming off a win. Tamura submitted Smith via armbar in the 3rd round.
5. Maurice Smith loses to Tsuyoshi Kosaka via KO
On January 24, 1996 Maurice Smith faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka. Smith was 34 years old with a record of 3-4, and Kosaka was 25 with a record of 4-0. Smith was coming off a loss, while Kosaka was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Kosaka submitted Smith via heel hook in the 3rd round.
4. Maurice Smith loses to Bas Rutten in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 4, 1995 Maurice Smith faced Bas Rutten. It was their second meeting. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 3-3, and Rutten was 30 with a record of 12-4. Smith was coming off a win and Rutten was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rutten submitted Smith via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
3. Maurice Smith loses to Bas Rutten via KO
On May 13, 1995 Maurice Smith faced Bas Rutten. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 2-2, and Rutten was 30 with a record of 8-4. Smith was coming off a loss, while Rutten was coming off a win. Rutten submitted Smith via kneebar in the 1st round.
2. Maurice Smith loses to Ken Shamrock via KO
On December 16, 1994 Maurice Smith faced Ken Shamrock. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 2-1, and Shamrock was 30 with a record of 12-3. Smith was coming off a win and Shamrock was on a 4-fight winning streak. Shamrock submitted Smith via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
1. Maurice Smith loses to Minoru Suzuki in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 31, 1994 Maurice Smith faced Minoru Suzuki. It was their second meeting. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 1-0, and Suzuki was 25 with a record of 6-1. Smith was coming off a win and Suzuki was on a 6-fight winning streak. Suzuki submitted Smith via armbar in the 3rd round.