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Josh Smith

9-8-0
0Prospect
/Age 43/Orthodox/6' 0"/155 lbs
Win %
53%
SLpM
0.7
Str Acc
28%
Str Def
54%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
57%
Sub Avg
2.0
Finish
78%

At a Glance

0.7
SLpM
28%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
78%
Finish %
54%
Str Def
Josh Smith is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 9-8-0, the fighter owns a 53% win rate across 17 pro contests, with a 78% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
15 fightspeak +9 · current +9

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 13 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 10 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 72 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 43 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 61 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 35 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME13ACCURACY10KO POWER72TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE43SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY61ACTIVITY35
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 28% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 54% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 57% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
0.73-2.69 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.40-1.78 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.00+1.60 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.40)Landed (0.73)
0
-0.67

Wins by Method

78%Finish
KO/TKO444%
Submission333%
Decision222%
9 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (9)
4 KO
3 SUB
2 DEC
Losses (8)
8 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Dec
W
Sub
W
Dec
W
KO
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 15
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 15 pre-UFC
15 fights9W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Akira Okada
PancrasePancrase 270
Oct 4, 2015DDECUnanimous
DRAW
Method
DEC
Decision
Round
of 3
Time
Unanimous
Division
Lightweight
Pancrase 270
2015-10-04
WDarren Smith Jr.
BellatorBellator 106
Nov 2, 2013DDECUnanimous
?Ernest Chavez
Fight Club OCFight Club OC
Oct 4, 2012DDECUnanimous
WMike Sandez
Fight Club OCFight Club OC
Jun 7, 2012SSUB23:24
WEmilio Chavez
Fight Club OCFight Club OC
Apr 14, 2012DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
Apr 12, 2008DDEC
?Unknown
Jun 3, 2007DDECMajority
WTony Dalasta
Jul 1, 2006KTKO
?Unknown
X-X-1 World Events 1
Jul 2, 2005SSUB12:58
WJoey Alvarado
KOTC: Mucho MachismoKOTC: Mucho Machismo
Jun 12, 2005KTKO21:59
WUnknown
Mar 25, 2005SSUB
WUnknown
Sep 4, 2004SSUB
WUnknown
Jun 27, 2004KTKO
?Justin Mercado
Jan 17, 2004DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
Sep 6, 2003KTKO