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{{short description|American kickboxer and MMA fighter (1963–2019)}}
{{short description|American kickboxer, martial artist, and mixed martial artist (1963–2019)}}
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| death_place = [[Colorado]], U.S.
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| death_cause = Sarcomatoid carcinomas
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'''Patrick Smith''' (August 28, 1963 – June 18, 2019) was an American [[kickboxer]] and [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. He started his mixed martial arts career by participating in the first two [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] events.
'''Patrick Smith''' (August 28, 1963 – June 18, 2019) was an American [[Kickboxer]] and [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. He started his mixed martial arts career by participating in the first two [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] events.


He was a 3rd degree black belt in [[Tae Kwon Do]]<ref>UFC 1 DVD</ref> and also held a black belt in [[Hapkido]], [[American Kenpo]], and [[Tang Soo Do]]. In 1993, Smith was ranked No. 1 as a Super Heavyweight [[kickboxer]] in the United States and held a ranking of No. 5 internationally.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} He was the 1993 [[Enshin kaikan|Enshin Karate]] Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight champion,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabaki.com/ |title=Sabaki Challenge |publisher=Enshin.com |access-date=2012-01-07}}</ref> an annual full contact karate tournament held in Denver which allows grabs, sweeps and throws, and competed in the 1993 [[Seidokaikan]] full contact Karate World Cup tournament in Japan.
He was a 3rd degree black belt in [[Tae Kwon Do]]<ref>UFC 1 DVD</ref> and also held a black belt in [[Hapkido]], [[Kempo Karate]], and [[Tang Soo Do]]. In 1993, Smith was ranked No. 1 as a Super Heavyweight [[Kickboxer]] in the United States and held a ranking of No. 5 internationally.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} He was the 1993 [[Enshin kaikan|Enshin Karate]] Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight champion,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabaki.com/ |title=Sabaki Challenge |publisher=Enshin.com |access-date=2012-01-07}}</ref> an annual full contact karate tournament held in Denver which allows grabs, sweeps and throws, and competed in the 1993 [[Seidokaikan]] full contact Karate World Cup tournament in Japan.


==Kickboxing career==
==Kickboxing career==
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===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Smith participated the first [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] event, [[UFC 1]], in November 1993. The event featured an eight-man single-elimination tournament with very few rules, awarding $50,000 to the winner. [[Art Davie]], the promoter, placed advertisements in martial arts magazines and sent letters to anyone in any martial arts directory he could find to recruit competitors for the event.<ref>No Holds Barred: Ultimate Fighting and the Martial Arts Revolution By Clyde Gentry</ref> With the event being held in Smith's hometown of Denver, he was an easy addition.<ref>[http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/article.asp?IntID=127 Eight Men in a Cage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725012804/http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/article.asp?IntID=127 |date=2011-07-25 }} (dead link)</ref> Smith's first and only match was against [[shoot wrestler]] [[Ken Shamrock]], who took Smith down easily and submitted him with a [[Heel hooks|heel hook]]. The fans in Denver booed heavily as they were unaware of the submission rules and were displeased with the fact that the match ended so quickly without a knockout.
Smith participated the first [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] event, [[UFC 1]], in November 1993. The event featured an eight-man single-elimination tournament with very few rules, awarding $50,000 to the winner. [[Art Davie]], the promoter, placed advertisements in martial arts magazines and sent letters to anyone in any martial arts directory he could find to recruit competitors for the event.<ref>No Holds Barred: Ultimate Fighting and the Martial Arts Revolution By Clyde Gentry</ref> With the event being held in Smith's hometown of Denver, he was an easy addition.<ref>[http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/article.asp?IntID=127 Eight Men in a Cage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110725012804/http://www.fightingspiritmagazine.co.uk/article.asp?IntID=127 |date=2011-07-25 }} </ref> Smith's first and only match was against [[shoot wrestler]] [[Ken Shamrock]], who took Smith down easily and submitted him with a [[Heel hooks|heel hook]]. The fans in Denver booed heavily as they were unaware of the submission rules and were displeased with the fact that the match ended so quickly without a knockout.


Despite his loss, Smith's performance got him invited to [[UFC 2]], now a 16-man tournament, where he entered with the expressed intent of a shot at the previous winner [[Royce Gracie]]. Smith had spent the time between shows working on his [[grappling]] to perform better on the ground,<ref>UFC II DVD</ref> which paid off with a victory by [[guillotine choke]] against Ray Wizard in the first round. The peak of his performance, however, came technically through striking: after being pitted against [[ninjutsu]] fighter Scott Morris in the second round, Smith dropped him with [[knee strike]]s from the [[Clinch (grappling)|clinch]], [[Mount (grappling)|mounted]] him on the ground, and then unloaded barrage after barrage of punches and [[elbow strike]]s, completely knocking Morris out. This finish is considered one of the most brutal in the history of UFC.<ref name=Ora>{{cite web|url=http://the-oratory.com/mma-review-51-ufc-2-no-way-out/|title=MMA Review: #51: UFC 2: No Way Out|work=The Oratory|author=Scott Newman|date=2005-06-11|access-date=2018-01-23}}</ref> Smith next fought [[karate]] expert [[Johnny Rhodes (fighter)|Johnny Rhodes]], whom he submitted with a second guillotine choke after a brief exchange of hits. Finally, Smith reached the finals and his desired match against Royce Gracie, but it was short and one-sided, with Gracie taking him down and landing several palm strikes from mount before the kickboxer tapped out.<ref name=Ora/>
Despite his loss, Smith's performance got him invited to [[UFC 2]], now a 16-man tournament, where he entered with the expressed intent of a shot at the previous winner [[Royce Gracie]]. Smith had spent the time between shows working on his [[grappling]] to perform better on the ground,<ref>UFC II DVD</ref> which paid off with a victory by [[guillotine choke]] against Ray Wizard in the first round. The peak of his performance, however, came technically through striking: after being pitted against [[ninjutsu]] fighter Scott Morris in the second round, Smith dropped him with [[knee strike]]s from the [[Clinch (grappling)|clinch]], [[Mount (grappling)|mounted]] him on the ground, and then unloaded barrage after barrage of punches and [[elbow strike]]s, completely knocking Morris out. This finish is considered one of the most brutal in the history of UFC.<ref name=Ora>{{cite web|url=http://the-oratory.com/mma-review-51-ufc-2-no-way-out/|title=MMA Review: #51: UFC 2: No Way Out|work=The Oratory|author=Scott Newman|date=2005-06-11|access-date=2018-01-23|archive-date=2018-01-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131202614/http://the-oratory.com/mma-review-51-ufc-2-no-way-out/|url-status=usurped}}</ref> Smith next fought [[karate]] expert Johnny Rhodes, whom he submitted with a second guillotine choke after a brief exchange of hits. Finally, Smith reached the finals and his desired match against Royce Gracie, but it was short and one-sided, with Gracie taking him down and landing several palm strikes from mount before the kickboxer tapped out.<ref name=Ora/>


Smith returned at [[UFC 6]] facing Rudyard Moncayo, a [[kenpo karate]] stylist from [[Ecuador]]. He opened the fight in spectacular fashion by landing a running [[front kick]] to Moncayo's chest, knocking him down and sending him sliding towards the fence.<ref>[http://cdn2.sbnation.com/imported_assets/735256/i14214_npatsmithrudyardmoncayoufc6.gif Pat Smith vs. Rudyard Moncayo kick]</ref> Smith then followed with a takedown and gained mount position, and ultimately locked a [[rear naked choke]] when Moncayo tried to escape, making him tap out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://the-oratory.com/mma-review-55-ufc-6-clash-of-the-titans/|title=MMA Review: #55: UFC 6: Clash of the Titans|work=The Oratory|author=Scott Newman|date=2005-06-16|access-date=2018-01-20}}</ref> However, Smith had to withdraw from the tournament due to stomach cramps caused by an injury sustained during the fight. He was replaced by [[Anthony Macias]].<ref>UFC 6 DVD</ref>
Smith returned at [[UFC 6]] facing Rudyard Moncayo, a [[kenpo karate]] stylist from [[Ecuador]]. He opened the fight in spectacular fashion by landing a running [[front kick]] to Moncayo's chest, knocking him down and sending him sliding towards the fence.<ref>[http://cdn2.sbnation.com/imported_assets/735256/i14214_npatsmithrudyardmoncayoufc6.gif Pat Smith vs. Rudyard Moncayo kick]</ref> Smith then followed with a takedown and gained mount position, and ultimately locked a [[rear naked choke]] when Moncayo tried to escape, making him tap out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://the-oratory.com/mma-review-55-ufc-6-clash-of-the-titans/|title=MMA Review: #55: UFC 6: Clash of the Titans|work=The Oratory|author=Scott Newman|date=2005-06-16|access-date=2018-01-20|archive-date=2018-01-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126070652/http://the-oratory.com/mma-review-55-ufc-6-clash-of-the-titans/|url-status=usurped}}</ref> However, Smith had to withdraw from the tournament due to stomach cramps caused by an injury sustained during the fight. He was replaced by [[Anthony Macias]].<ref>UFC 6 DVD</ref>


===Post-UFC===
===Post-UFC===
Smith went on to fight for K-1 and [[Bas Rutten]]'s first three invitationals shows as well as fighting on a few of the World Vale Tudo Championship events showcasing No Holds Barred fighting. In one of them, Smith faced [[Fabio Gurgel]] in a match that became infamous for its unusual ending. Smith grabbed the ring ropes in order to avoid being taken down and struck Gurgel's spine repeatedly with his elbow, but crowd members approached and tried to take Smith's hands off from the ropes, prompting the match to be stopped. The referee consulted with promoter Sérgio Batarelli about the situation and it was decided to call off the fight and declare Gurgel the winner.
Smith went on to fight for K-1 and [[Bas Rutten]]'s first three invitationals shows, as well as fighting on a few of the World Vale Tudo Championship (WVC) events showcasing No Holds Barred fighting. At WVC 3, Smith faced [[Fabio Gurgel]] in a match that became infamous for its unusual ending. Smith grabbed the ring ropes in order to avoid being taken down and struck Gurgel's spine repeatedly with his elbow, but crowd members approached and tried to take Smith's hands off from the ropes, prompting the match to be stopped. The referee consulted with promoter Sérgio Batarelli about the situation and it was decided to call off the fight and declare Gurgel the winner. In an elimination tournament of eight fighters at WVC 5 held in [[Recife]], Brazil on 3 February 1998, Smith withdrew ahead of his scheduled semifinal bout against [[Igor Vovchanchyn]] after he suffered a broken hand in his quarterfinal win over Marco Selva.<ref name="‘Ice Cold’ in the Tropical Heat: Igor Vovchanchyn at WVC 5">[https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Ice-Cold-in-the-Tropical-Heat-Igor-Vovchanchyn-at-WVC-5-184472 ‘Ice Cold’ in the Tropical Heat: Igor Vovchanchyn at WVC 5] Marcelo Alonso, [[Sherdog.com]] (January 31, 2022) {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201161928/https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Ice-Cold-in-the-Tropical-Heat-Igor-Vovchanchyn-at-WVC-5-184472 |date=February 1, 2022 }}</ref>


On April 11, 2008 Smith came in as a late replacement for [[Gary Goodridge]] and defeated [[Eric "Butterbean" Esch]] via submission due to strikes in a "Masters Superfight" at YAMMA Pit Fighting's inaugural event.
On April 11, 2008, Smith came in as a late replacement for [[Gary Goodridge]] and defeated [[Eric "Butterbean" Esch]] via submission due to strikes in a "Masters Superfight" at YAMMA Pit Fighting's inaugural event.


On October 10, 2015, Smith came out of retirement at age 51 to fight Dave Huckaba at [[Gladiator Challenge - Collision Course]]. He was defeated via KO at 1:33 of round 1.
On October 10, 2015, Smith came out of retirement at age 51 to fight Dave Huckaba at [[Gladiator Challenge - Collision Course]]. He was defeated via KO at 1:33 of round 1.


==Sex offences==
==Sex offences==
In 1999, Smith was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. He was later arrested in 2008 after failing to register as a sex offender.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/18454739.html|title=Former MMA fighter arrested again in Denison|work=KXII|date=May 1, 2008}}</ref>
In 1999, Smith was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. He was later arrested in 2008 after failing to register as a sex offender.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/18454739.html|title=Former MMA fighter arrested again in Denison|work=KXII|date=May 1, 2008|access-date=July 22, 2019|archive-date=June 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620012704/https://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/18454739.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
On June 18, 2019, Smith died of cancer at age 55.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/finalista-do-ufc-2-patrick-smith-morre-aos-55-vitima-de-cancer.ghtml |title=Finalista do UFC 2, Patrick Smith morre aos 55, vítima de câncer |date=20 June 2019 |work=[[Combate Americas]] |publisher=[[Grupo Globo]] |language=pt |access-date=29 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620175716/https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/finalista-do-ufc-2-patrick-smith-morre-aos-55-vitima-de-cancer.ghtml |archive-date=20 June 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On June 18, 2019, Smith died of [[sarcomatoid carcinoma]] of the bladder and Sarcomatoid carcinomas variant of urotherlia (SVUC) at age 55.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/finalista-do-ufc-2-patrick-smith-morre-aos-55-vitima-de-cancer.ghtml |title=Finalista do UFC 2, Patrick Smith morre aos 55, vítima de câncer |date=20 June 2019 |work=[[Combate Americas]] |publisher=[[Grupo Globo]] |language=pt |access-date=29 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190620175716/https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/finalista-do-ufc-2-patrick-smith-morre-aos-55-vitima-de-cancer.ghtml |archive-date=20 June 2019 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His death is possibly attributed to his addiction of [[chewing tobacco]].


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==


===Karate===
===Karate===
*Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight Champion
*'''Sabaki Challenge'''
**Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight Champion


===Kickboxing===
===Kickboxing===
*'''[[Karate International Council of Kickboxing]]'''
*KICK Super Heavyweight Champion
**KICK Super Heavyweight Champion


===Mixed martial arts===
===Mixed martial arts===
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Patrick Smith
Born(1963-08-28)August 28, 1963[1]
Coalgate, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 2019(2019-06-18) (aged 55)
Colorado, U.S.
Sarcomatoid carcinomas
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight225 lb (102 kg; 16.1 st)
DivisionHeavyweight (MMA)
Heavyweight (kickboxing)
StyleTaekwondo, Kickboxing, Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, Kempo Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofPerris, California
Rank  3rd Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo
  Black Belt in Tang Soo Do
  Black Belt in Hapkido
  Black Belt in Kempo Karate
  Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active1993-1999, 2003, 2006-2009, 2015-2016
Professional boxing record
Total18
Wins5
By knockout4
Losses11
By knockout11
Draws2
Kickboxing record
Total74
Wins66
Losses8
Mixed martial arts record
Total37
Wins20
By knockout13
By submission6
By decision1
Losses17
By knockout10
By submission5
By decision1
By disqualification1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Patrick Smith (August 28, 1963 – June 18, 2019) was an American Kickboxer and mixed martial artist. He started his mixed martial arts career by participating in the first two Ultimate Fighting Championship events.

He was a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do[2] and also held a black belt in Hapkido, Kempo Karate, and Tang Soo Do. In 1993, Smith was ranked No. 1 as a Super Heavyweight Kickboxer in the United States and held a ranking of No. 5 internationally.[citation needed] He was the 1993 Enshin Karate Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight champion,[3] an annual full contact karate tournament held in Denver which allows grabs, sweeps and throws, and competed in the 1993 Seidokaikan full contact Karate World Cup tournament in Japan.

Kickboxing career

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Patrick Smith first rose to fame in the US for his kickboxing prowess. In 1994 he entered the K-1 Grand Prix '94 where he caused one of the biggest upsets in K-1 history by flooring three times and subsequently knocking out legendary karateka and future K-1 star Andy Hug with an uppercut after just 19 seconds of the first round in their quarterfinal match. Smith was unable to build on this success as he was soundly defeated by eventual champion Peter Aerts in the semifinals. Some pundits, most notoriously Dave Meltzer, have expressed their belief that Hug's loss was a fight fixed in order to increase Smith's popularity.[4]

After the Hug victory, Smith's K-1 career never took off. He lost to Andy Hug in a rematch at the K-1 Revenge event and then failed to qualify for the following year's K-1 Grand Prix at K-1 Grand Prix '95 Opening Battle. His last match in K-1 was against rising local star Musashi, a match he lost by KO, and he was released from his K-1 contract, finishing 1 and 4 with the organization. Despite little international success, Smith had more success at home, accumulating an overall 66-8 kickboxing record by the time he retired in 2000.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

[edit]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

[edit]

Smith participated the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event, UFC 1, in November 1993. The event featured an eight-man single-elimination tournament with very few rules, awarding $50,000 to the winner. Art Davie, the promoter, placed advertisements in martial arts magazines and sent letters to anyone in any martial arts directory he could find to recruit competitors for the event.[6] With the event being held in Smith's hometown of Denver, he was an easy addition.[7] Smith's first and only match was against shoot wrestler Ken Shamrock, who took Smith down easily and submitted him with a heel hook. The fans in Denver booed heavily as they were unaware of the submission rules and were displeased with the fact that the match ended so quickly without a knockout.

Despite his loss, Smith's performance got him invited to UFC 2, now a 16-man tournament, where he entered with the expressed intent of a shot at the previous winner Royce Gracie. Smith had spent the time between shows working on his grappling to perform better on the ground,[8] which paid off with a victory by guillotine choke against Ray Wizard in the first round. The peak of his performance, however, came technically through striking: after being pitted against ninjutsu fighter Scott Morris in the second round, Smith dropped him with knee strikes from the clinch, mounted him on the ground, and then unloaded barrage after barrage of punches and elbow strikes, completely knocking Morris out. This finish is considered one of the most brutal in the history of UFC.[9] Smith next fought karate expert Johnny Rhodes, whom he submitted with a second guillotine choke after a brief exchange of hits. Finally, Smith reached the finals and his desired match against Royce Gracie, but it was short and one-sided, with Gracie taking him down and landing several palm strikes from mount before the kickboxer tapped out.[9]

Smith returned at UFC 6 facing Rudyard Moncayo, a kenpo karate stylist from Ecuador. He opened the fight in spectacular fashion by landing a running front kick to Moncayo's chest, knocking him down and sending him sliding towards the fence.[10] Smith then followed with a takedown and gained mount position, and ultimately locked a rear naked choke when Moncayo tried to escape, making him tap out.[11] However, Smith had to withdraw from the tournament due to stomach cramps caused by an injury sustained during the fight. He was replaced by Anthony Macias.[12]

Post-UFC

[edit]

Smith went on to fight for K-1 and Bas Rutten's first three invitationals shows, as well as fighting on a few of the World Vale Tudo Championship (WVC) events showcasing No Holds Barred fighting. At WVC 3, Smith faced Fabio Gurgel in a match that became infamous for its unusual ending. Smith grabbed the ring ropes in order to avoid being taken down and struck Gurgel's spine repeatedly with his elbow, but crowd members approached and tried to take Smith's hands off from the ropes, prompting the match to be stopped. The referee consulted with promoter Sérgio Batarelli about the situation and it was decided to call off the fight and declare Gurgel the winner. In an elimination tournament of eight fighters at WVC 5 held in Recife, Brazil on 3 February 1998, Smith withdrew ahead of his scheduled semifinal bout against Igor Vovchanchyn after he suffered a broken hand in his quarterfinal win over Marco Selva.[13]

On April 11, 2008, Smith came in as a late replacement for Gary Goodridge and defeated Eric "Butterbean" Esch via submission due to strikes in a "Masters Superfight" at YAMMA Pit Fighting's inaugural event.

On October 10, 2015, Smith came out of retirement at age 51 to fight Dave Huckaba at Gladiator Challenge - Collision Course. He was defeated via KO at 1:33 of round 1.

Sex offences

[edit]

In 1999, Smith was convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. He was later arrested in 2008 after failing to register as a sex offender.[14]

Death

[edit]

On June 18, 2019, Smith died of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the bladder and Sarcomatoid carcinomas variant of urotherlia (SVUC) at age 55.[15] His death is possibly attributed to his addiction of chewing tobacco.

Championships and accomplishments

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Karate

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  • Sabaki Challenge
    • Sabaki Challenge Heavyweight Champion

Kickboxing

[edit]

Mixed martial arts

[edit]

Kickboxing record

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Kickboxing Record
66 Wins, 8 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
1997-06-25 Loss United States Jeff Roufus Ledyard, Connecticut, USA TKO (Leg Kick) 2
Fight was for K.I.C.K. Super Heavyweight World title.
1995-09-03 Loss Japan Musashi K-1 Revenge II Yokohama, Japan KO (Kick) 2 0:43
1995-03-03 Loss Australia Stan Longinidis K-1 Grand Prix '95 Opening Battle Tokyo, Japan KO (Kick) 2 2:59
Fails to qualify for K-1 Grand Prix '95.
1994-09-18 Loss Switzerland Andy Hug K-1 Revenge Yokohama, Japan KO (Left Knee) 1 0:56
1994-04-30 Loss Netherlands Peter Aerts K-1 Grand Prix '94 Semifinals Tokyo, Japan KO (Right Overhand) 1 1:03
1994-04-30 Win Switzerland Andy Hug K-1 Grand Prix '94 Quarterfinals Tokyo, Japan KO (Three Knockdowns) 1 0:19
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
37 matches 20 wins 17 losses
By knockout 13 10
By submission 6 5
By decision 1 1
Unknown 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 20–17 Sean Loeffler KO (head kick) Gladiator Challenge: Freedom Strikes July 23, 2016 1 0:08 El Cajon, California, United States
Loss 20–16 Dave Huckaba KO (punch) Gladiator Challenge: Collision Course October 10, 2015 1 1:33 Lincoln, California, United States
Loss 20–15 Kevin Jordan Decision (unanimous) American Steel Cagefighting 1: Battle of the Legends July 31, 2009 3 5:00 Salem, New Hampshire, United States
Win 20–14 Brad Imes KO (punches) Titan FC 13 March 13, 2009 1 0:28 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 19–14 Aaron Winterlee Submission (neck crank) FM: Productions March 7, 2009 1 2:22 Springfield, Missouri, United States
Loss 18–14 Jeremiah Constant TKO (submission to punches) HRP: Snakebite Fight 2 October 11, 2008 1 0:42 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 18–13 Aaron Winterlee Submission (guillotine choke) Extreme Fighting League August 16, 2008 2 1:11 Miami, Oklahoma, United States
Win 17–13 Butterbean TKO (submission to punches and elbows) YAMMA Pit Fighting April 11, 2008 1 3:17 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 16–13 Derrick Ruffin TKO (punches) FM: Productions February 1, 2008 2 1:02 Missouri, United States
Win 15–13 David Tyner TKO (punches) Oklahoma KO: Nightmare in the Jungle 1 October 27, 2007 2 2:45 Adair, Oklahoma, United States
Win 14–13 Scott Arnold TKO (punches) UGC 18: Xtreme Victory May 18, 2007 1 2:12 Quebec, Canada
Loss 13–13 Tom Clemens Submission (kneebar) XFS 5: Heavy Hitters May 12, 2007 2 1:35 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 13–12 Brian Stromberg KO (punches) Xtreme Fight Series 3 December 15, 2006 1 4:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 12–12 Vernon Earwood TKO (knee and punches) RMBB: Hellraisers October 21, 2006 1 2:33 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 11–12 Richard Gomez Submission (guillotine choke) Fightfest 6 September 23, 2006 1 0:47 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Win 10–12 Allan Sullivan KO (punches) ROF 10: Intensity October 18, 2003 1 3:35 Colorado, United States
Loss 9–12 Marcus Silveira DQ (knees on a grounded opponent) World Extreme Fighting 5 June 12, 1999 1 0:50 DeLand, Florida, United States Smith knocked Silveira down with a punch but landed an illegal knee to a downed opponent.
Win 9–11 Chuck Gale TKO (elbows and punches) Bas Rutten Invitational 3 June 1, 1999 1 7:31 Littleton, Colorado, United States
Loss 8–11 Maxim Tarasov Submission (heel hook) IAFC: Pankration World Championship 1999 May 1, 1999 1 3:31 Moscow, Russia
Loss 8–10 Moti Horenstein KO (head kick) Bas Rutten Invitational 2 April 24, 1999 1 0:26 Littleton, Colorado, United States
Loss 8–9 Matt Asher TKO (punches) Bas Rutten Invitational 1 February 6, 1999 1 0:11 Littleton, Colorado, United States
Win 8–8 Joe Grant TKO (submission to punches) Bas Rutten Invitational 1 February 6, 1999 1 0:35 Littleton, Colorado, United States
Win 7–8 David Dodd Decision (unanimous) Extreme Challenge 22 November 21, 1998 1 16:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win 6–8 Tony Mendoza TKO (punches) ES: National Championships October 24, 1998 1 7:27 South Dakota, United States
Win 5–8 Marco Selva TKO (submission to punches) World Vale Tudo Championship 5 February 3, 1998 1 4:35 Recife, Brazil
Loss 4–8 Marco Ruas Submission (heel hook) World Vale Tudo Championship 4 March 16, 1997 1 0:39 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 4–7 Fabio Gurgel TKO (retirement due to fan interference) World Vale Tudo Championship 3 January 19, 1997 1 0:50 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 4–6 Dave Beneteau TKO (submission to punches U: Japan November 17, 1996 1 1:09 Tokyo, Japan
Loss 4–5 Kiyoshi Tamura Submission (heel hook) K-1 Hercules December 9, 1995 1 0:55 Nagoya, Japan
Loss 4–4 Kimo Leopoldo TKO (submission to punches) UFCF 1 September 8, 1995 1 2:59 Sapporo, Japan
Win 4–3 Rudyard Moncayo Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 6 July 14, 1995 1 1:08 Casper, Wyoming, United States
Loss 3–3 Kimo Leopoldo TKO (submission to punches) K-1 Legend December 10, 1994 1 3:00 Nagoya, Japan
Loss 3–2 Royce Gracie TKO (submission to punches) UFC 2 March 11, 1994 1 1:17 Denver, Colorado, United States UFC 2 Tournament Finals.
Win 3–1 Johnny Rhodes Submission (guillotine choke) 1 1:07 UFC 2 Tournament Semi-Finals.
Win 2–1 Scott Morris TKO (elbows) 1 0:30 UFC 2 Tournament Quarter-Finals.
Win 1–1 Ray Wizard Submission (guillotine choke) 1 0:58 UFC 2 Tournament Qualifying Round.
Loss 0–1 Ken Shamrock Technical Submission (heel hook) UFC 1 November 12, 1993 1 1:49 Denver, Colorado, United States UFC 1 Tournament Qualifying Round.

Professional boxing record

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5 Wins (4 knockouts, 1 decision), 11 Losses (11 knockouts), 2 Draws [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 5–11–2 United States Kendrick Releford KO 1 June 13, 2009 United States Batesville Armory, Batesville, Arkansas, U.S. Smith knocked out at 0:40 of the first round.
Loss 5–10–2 Grenada Grant Cudjoe TKO 2 August 4, 2007 United States Expo Square Pavilion, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 0:36 of the second round.
Loss 5–9–2 United States Chazz Witherspoon TKO 2 February 2, 2007 United States Jewish Community Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Referee stopped the bout at 1:38 of the second round.
Loss 5–8–2 United States Taurus Sykes KO 3 December 12, 2006 United States Isleta Casino Resort, Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico, U.S.
Loss 5–7–2 Nigeria Duncan Dokiwari KO 2 August 26, 2006 United States Convention Center, Junction City, Kansas, U.S. Smith knocked out at 2:33 of the second round.
Win 5–6–2 United States Kenny Lemos TKO 2 June 30, 2006 United States Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:58 of the second round.
Loss 4–6–2 United States David Bostice TKO 3 August 12, 2005 United States Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:31 of the third round.
Loss 4–5–2 Brazil Marcelino Novaes TKO 2 July 23, 2004 United States Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 3:00 of the second round.
Draw 4–4–2 United States Preston Hartzog PTS 6 June 11, 2004 United States Longshoreman's Hall, San Francisco, California, U.S. 56-58, 57-57, 59-55.
Draw 4–4–1 United States Gary "Bring Da Pain" Bell PTS 8 May 27, 2004 United States Alario Center, Westwego, Louisiana, U.S. 74-76, 76-74, 75-75.
Loss 4–4 United States Bobby Harris KO 2 August 31, 1994 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 4–3 United States Monte Oswald TKO 2 April 21, 1994 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 4–2 Australia Justin Fortune KO 2 February 24, 1994 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 3–2 United States Krishna Wainwright PTS 6 January 12, 1994 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2–2 United States Randy Crippen TKO 1 August 18, 1993 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 1–2 United States Will Hinton KO 2 March 20, 1993 United States Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Loss 1–1 Tonga Samson Po'uha TKO 4 February 14, 1993 United States Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 1–0 Kris Sorensen KO 1 May 12, 1992 United States O'Conner Fieldhouse, Caldwell, Idaho, U.S.

References

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  1. ^ "Patrick Smith on Sherdog".
  2. ^ UFC 1 DVD
  3. ^ "Sabaki Challenge". Enshin.com. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
  4. ^ Jonathan Snowden (2010). Total Mma: Inside Ultimate Fighting. ECW Press. ISBN 978-15-549033-7-5.
  5. ^ "Real Fighter Magazine". Realfightermag.com. 1993-11-12. Archived from the original on 2012-01-28. Retrieved 2012-01-07.
  6. ^ No Holds Barred: Ultimate Fighting and the Martial Arts Revolution By Clyde Gentry
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  15. ^ "Finalista do UFC 2, Patrick Smith morre aos 55, vítima de câncer". Combate Americas (in Portuguese). Grupo Globo. 20 June 2019. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
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