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Tale of the Tape
Age
36
Height
5' 11"
Reach
72"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
USA
Key Stats
63%
Win Rate
100%
Finish Rate
5
KO/TKO Wins
0
Submission Wins
2
Title Fight Wins
8
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Career
Win Methods
"The Beautiful Monster". That's what they call Braxton Smith, and is part of the UFC heavyweight division's deep end, fighting out of the United States — 7 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
On the feet he's a problem: 6.46 significant strikes a minute at 48% accuracy, and 100% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.
He's coming off a loss to Parker Porter. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
At 36, the window is what it is — which tends to make every remaining fight more honest, and more dangerous.
Recent Fights
Parker Porter
KO/TKO (Punches) R1 · May 6, 2023
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo
Jakori Savage
KO/TKO R1 · Mar 11, 2023
Peak Fighting 27
Cameron Chism-Brungard
KO/TKO R1 · Oct 1, 2022
PFC TX: Peak Fighting Texas
Edison Lopes
KO/TKO R1 · Aug 13, 2022
Peak Fighting 22
Jakori Savage
KO/TKO R1 · Jul 16, 2022
Peak Fighting 21
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