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Trevor Smith (fighter)

Trevor Smith
Born (1981-01-05) January 5, 1981 (age 36)
Vancouver, Washington, United States
Other names Hot Sauce
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Heavyweight (265 lb)
Reach 75.0 in (191 cm)
Fighting out of Tukwila, Washington, United States
Team Ring Demon Jiu-Jitsu
Wrestling NJCAA Wrestling
Years active 2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 21
Wins 14
By knockout 1
By submission 9
By decision 4
Losses 7
By knockout 4
By submission 1
By decision 2
University Iowa State University
Notable school(s) Mark Morris High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Trevor Smith (born January 5, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, Smith formerly competed for Strikeforce.

Smith was born in Vancouver, Washington and lived there for part of his upbringing. Smith was a state champion in wrestling at Mark Morris High School in Longview, Washington and a NJCAA All-American out of Highline Community College in 2002. He then continued his career at Iowa State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in marketing.

Smith started his career in 2009. He fought mainly for organizations within his home state. With a MMA record of 7–1, losing only once to Devin Cole, he signed with Strikeforce.

Smith made his debut on June 24, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry against Keith Berry. He won via technical submission in the second round.

Smith faced T. J. Cook on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers. He won via submission in the first round.

Smith faced Gian Villante on January 7, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. He lost via TKO in the first round.

Smith was expected to face Tim Kennedy on November 3, 2012, at Strikeforce: Cormier vs. Mir. However, the event was cancelled due to injuries to headliner Frank Mir, as well to co-headliner and middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. This bout eventually took place on January 12, 2013, at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine. Smith lost via submission in the third round.


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