All MMA fightersBrad Imes
“The Hillbilly Heartthrob”
MMA · Retired13-7RECORD
2KO / TKO WINS
9SUBMISSION WINS
2DECISION WINS
Profile
| Full name | Bradley Imes Smith |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Hillbilly Heartthrob |
| Date of birth | 13 Mar 1977 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Maryville, USA |
| Lives in | Bettendorf, USA |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Team | Miletich Fighting Systems |
| Height | 201 cm (6′7″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | 2004–2009 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 21 Oct 2004 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Josh Queen, 12 Sep 2009 |
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Titles and honours
- The Ultimate Fighter 2 heavyweight runner-up
- UFC Fight of the Night (vs. Dan Christison)
Background
American heavyweight from Missouri who reached the heavyweight final of The Ultimate Fighter 2 in 2005. He later fought for the IFL heavyweight title and retired in 2009, citing concerns about his brain health.
Fight history
20 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Josh Queen | KO (punches) | 1 | 0:36 | Arena Rumble | 12 Sep 2009 | Spokane, Washington, USA | |
| Loss | Patrick Smith | KO (punches) | 1 | 0:28 | Titan FC 13 | 13 Mar 2009 | Kansas City, Missouri, USA | |
| Win | Chris Guillen | Submission (punches) | 2 | 3:14 | Extreme Challenge 109 | 18 Oct 2008 | Moline, Illinois, USA | |
| Loss | Roy Nelson | KO (punches) | 1 | 2:55 | IFL: Connecticut | 16 May 2008 | Uncasville, Connecticut, USA | For the IFL Heavyweight Championship |
| Win | James Jack | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | TFF: True Fight Fans | 7 Mar 2008 | Missouri, USA | |
| Loss | Anthony Ruiz | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | PFC 6 | 17 Jan 2008 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| Win | Chris Blaire | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:13 | PFC 5 | 10 Nov 2007 | New Town, North Dakota, USA | |
| Win | Bo Cantrell | Submission (gogoplata) | 1 | 0:55 | KOTC: Arch Rivals | 27 Oct 2007 | Reno, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Zak Jensen | Submission (gogoplata) | 1 | 1:31 | WFC: Downtown Throwdown | 15 Sep 2007 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA | |
| Win | Tony Mendoza | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:50 | Ring Wars 15 | 7 Aug 2007 | South Dakota, USA | |
| Win | Vince Lucero | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:26 | Tuff-N-Uff 3 | 22 Jun 2007 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Heath Herring | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 69: Shootout | 7 Apr 2007 | Houston, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Chris Adams | KO (punch) | 1 | 0:18 | Combat FC 3 | 17 Feb 2007 | Orlando, Florida, USA | |
| Win | Greg Hammer | Submission (triangle choke) | 2 | 1:44 | Winter War | 4 Feb 2007 | Spirit Lake, Iowa, USA | |
| Win | Cody Monroe | Submission (punches) | 1 | Ring Style: Bad Blood | 22 Apr 2006 | Moline, Illinois, USA | ||
| Loss | Dan Christison | Submission (armbar) | 3 | 3:37 | UFC Fight Night 4 | 6 Apr 2006 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | Fight of the Night |
| Loss | Rashad Evans | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Hughes vs. Team Franklin Finale | 5 Nov 2005 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | The Ultimate Fighter 2 heavyweight final |
| Win | Mike Dexter | Submission (triangle choke) | 1 | 3:44 | WEC 14 | 17 Mar 2005 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| Win | Lace Pele | Submission (punches) | 1 | 2:04 | WEC 13 | 22 Jan 2005 | Lemoore, California, USA | |
| Win | Jeremy Freitag | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | WEC 12 | 21 Oct 2004 | Lemoore, California, USA | Pro debut |