Scott Smith

“Hands of Steel”
OctagonStats Rating 1454
5-9-0
Career record (W-L-D)

Physical stats

Height6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight185 lbs. (84 kg)
Reach70" (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
BornMay 21, 1979
Age47
DivisionMiddleweight

Striking & grappling

SLpM1.90
Str. Acc27%
SApM5.87
Str. Def50%
TD Avg0.12
TD Acc6%
TD Def-
Sub Avg0.5

Recent form

L L L L W
Last 5 fights, most recent first

Career timeline

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15 fights, oldest to newest — ■ win ■ loss ■ draw/no contest. Hover for details.

Career breakdown

Based on recorded UFC bouts — early regional fights may not be included.
Wins by method
5 KO/TKO wins · 0 sub wins · 0 decision wins
Losses by method
3 KO/TKO losses · 4 sub losses · 2 decision losses
Finish rate100%
Times finished78%
StreakL4
Best streak2
Avg fight8:06
Octagon time2h 1m
Opp win%67%
ActiveJan. 13, 2006 – Mar. 03, 2012 (7y)

Bonus awards

Fight of the Night1
Total bonuses1
Post-fight bonuses from UFC event records.

Career story

Scott Smith "Hands of Steel" is an 18-11-0 knockout artist (1 NC). 100% finish rate.

Scott debuted Jan. 13, 2006 vs Justin Levens (win). On a 4-fight losing skid. 7 years active (Jan. 13, 2006–Mar. 03, 2012).

Best wins: Benji Radach (KO/TKO Punch R3, Apr. 11, 2009); Terry Martin (KO/TKO Punch R1, Nov. 21, 2008); Cung Le (KO/TKO Punches R3, Dec. 19, 2009).

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Fight history

DateEventResultMethodRTimeKDStrTDSub
Mar. 03, 2012Strikeforce - Tate vs. RouseyL Lumumba SayersSUB Guillotine Choke11:340 02 100 20 1
Jul. 30, 2011Strikeforce - Fedor vs. HendersonL Tarec SaffiedineU-DEC35:000 021 1130 00 0
Dec. 04, 2010Strikeforce - Henderson vs. BabaluL Paul DaleyKO/TKO Punch12:090 25 170 00 0
Jun. 26, 2010Strikeforce - Fedor vs. WerdumL Cung LeKO/TKO Spinning Back Kick21:460 27 610 00 0
Dec. 19, 2009Strikeforce - EvolutionW Cung LeKO/TKO Punches33:252 219 620 00 0
Jun. 06, 2009Strikeforce - Lawler vs. ShieldsL Nick DiazSUB Rear Naked Choke31:410 122 1501 10 1
Apr. 11, 2009Strikeforce - Shamrock vs. DiazW Benji RadachKO/TKO Punch33:241 127 670 21 1
Nov. 21, 2008Strikeforce - DestructionW Terry MartinKO/TKO Punch10:291 01 10 00 0
Jul. 26, 2008EliteXC - Unfinished BusinessL Robbie LawlerKO/TKO Knee22:350 218 430 00 0
May. 31, 2008EliteXC - PrimetimeNC Robbie LawlerCNC33:260 034 690 00 0
Jun. 16, 2007UFC 72: VictoryL Ed HermanSUB Rear Naked Choke22:250 03 240 32 2
Feb. 03, 2007UFC 67: All or NothingL Patrick CoteU-DEC35:000 034 500 10 0
Nov. 11, 2006The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback FinaleW Pete SellKO/TKO Punch23:252 026 320 00 0
Apr. 15, 2006UFC 59: Reality CheckL David TerrellSUB Rear Naked Choke13:080 03 100 10 2
Jan. 13, 2006WEC 18: Unfinished BusinessW Justin LevensKO/TKO Punches11:581 09 40 01 2

Fight data compiled from public statistical sources (ufcstats.com) and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). OctagonStats is an independent database, not affiliated with UFC / TKO Group.