Maurice Smith vs. Mark Coleman

Main Event | UFC Heavyweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Jul 27, 1997
W
Smith defeats Coleman
L
Decision, Unanimous 2 Rounds, 21:00 Total
vs.
Decision 2 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Hammer"

Fighter Comparison

5-10-0

Climbed to 6-10
Pro
Record
6-0-0

Fell to 6-1
Challenger

Heavyweight
Title Champion

Heavyweight

United States
Nation

United States
Seattle
Washington
Fights out of
Columbus
Ohio
35
+7 mos, 2 wks
Age at Fight 32
+7 mos, 1 week
220.0 lbs
(99.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
245.0 lbs
(111.1 kgs)
6'2"
(188cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
N/A
-
Reach
75.5"
(192cm)
The Alliance Gym Immortal Martial Arts Center

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 14

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 14: Showdown
  • Date: Sunday 07.27.1997
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Boutwell Auditorium
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Birmingham, Alabama, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 9)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight:
  • TV Commentary: Bruce Beck, Jeff Blatnick
  • Broadcast: N/A
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Smith Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Coleman Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: UFC Heavyweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Coleman
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