22 Facts About Colton Smith

Colton Thomas Smith was born on August 14,1987 and is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Colton Smith's dominant wrestling style allowed him to defeat all five fighters he faced in the tournament by decision.

Colton Smith is currently an active member of the US Army.

Colton Smith currently serves as the chief Combatives Instructor at III Corps and Fort Hood.

Colton Smith has since been selected for promotion to Sergeant First Class and expects to refocus on Army training.

Colton Smith trained Brazilian Jiujitsu under Relson Gracie earning his purple belt and developed his MMA skill under Lloyd Irvin and Vanguard Gym in Manassas, Virginia.

Colton Smith was selected as a cast member for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs Team Nelson.

Colton Smith had to receive special permission in order to participate in the reality series during active duty.

Colton Smith was the subject of controversy for putting his hand out to touch gloves, but faking and immediately shooting for a take down.

Colton Smith made his official UFC debut on December 15,2012 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Carwin vs Team Nelson Finale against Mike Ricci.

Colton Smith won the fight via unanimous decision to become the Ultimate Fighter 16 winner.

Colton Smith faced Robert Whittaker on May 25,2013 at UFC 160.

Colton Smith lost the fight by TKO in the third round.

Colton Smith next faced Michael Chiesa in a lightweight bout on November 6,2013 at UFC Fight Night 31.

Colton Smith was defeated via rear naked choke in the second round.

Colton Smith faced promotional newcomer Carlos Diego Ferreira on June 28,2014 at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens.

Colton Smith lost the fight via a modified rear-naked choke submission, and was released from the promotion shortly after.

Eight months after his last UFC fight, Colton Smith returned to compete on the local circuit where he picked up two victories in the Rocks Xtreme MMA promotion.

Colton Smith made his eventual debut on October 17,2015 at WSOF 24 against Washington Da Silva.

On July 22,2013, Colton Smith competed in a no gi super fight against Carlos Diego Ferreira at the American Grappling Federation's Southern Regionals.

Colton Smith is an Avid supporter of the Asian community and their fight against racism.

Colton Smith takes pleasure in using his platform to bring awareness to these types of issues and show the world that only love should be expressed toward the Asian community.