The Black Culture Podcast sits down with UFC Fighter Devonte Smith AKA "King Kage" to discuss his journey to the UFC, and his aspirations as a mixed martial artist and a UFC legend!
Devonte Smith AKA "King Kage" is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
After compiling an amateur record of 7-2-1, Smith started his professional MMA career in 2015 and fought primarily in Ohio. He amassed a record of 7-1 before competing in Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series DWTNCS) : Season 2, Episode 8 web-series program on August 7, 2018, facing Joseph Lowry. He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Smith made his UFC debut on November 10, 2018 against Julian Erosa at UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez. He won the fight via knockout in round one. His next fight came on February 9, 2019 at UFC 234 against Dong Hyun Ma. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Smith was expected to face Alex da Silva Coelho on February 6, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 184. However, Coelho pulled out due to undisclosed reasons, and he was replaced by Justin Jaynes. Smith won the fight via technical knockout in round two.
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