Jimmy Smith (fighter)
Jimmy Smith | |
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Born | James Smith September 2, 1977 Fresno, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2007–present |
Martial arts career | |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Division | BJJ, boxing, kickboxing |
Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California |
Team | Rey Diogo BJJ/Carlson Gracie BJJ |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Ricardo Diogo |
Years active | 2003–2006 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 6 |
Wins | 5 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
James Smith (born September 2, 1977) is an American sports broadcaster and former mixed martial artist. He was the co-host of the television show Fight Quest, with Doug Anderson, on the Discovery Channel. He is also a former commentator for Bellator, UFC,[1] Premier Boxing Champions[2] and WWE’s Raw brand. He is a former host for American Ninja Warrior in 2010–2011.[3]
Early life
Smith was born on September 2, 1977. He was a former high school wrestler and teacher. He attended
Mixed martial arts career
Smith had planned to attend
Commentary career
Mixed martial arts and boxing
Smith got an audition for
On January 12, 2018, Smith signed with the UFC.[7] On January 1, 2019, Smith revealed that UFC did not renew his contract as a commentator.[8]
On March 8, 2019, it was announced that Smith joined
Professional wrestling
On May 26, 2021, WWE named Smith as play-by-play commentator for
Personal life
Smith has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Ricardo "Rey" Diogo.[12]
Mixed martial arts record
6 matches | 5 wins | 1 loss |
By submission | 4 | 0 |
By decision | 1 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 5–1 | Jason Chambers | Submission (heel hook) | Pangea Fights 1: The Beginning | May 12, 2006 | 1 | 1:55 | Hollywood, California , United States
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Loss | 4–1 | Andy Wang | Decision (split) | Total Fighting Alliance 2 | April 7, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Carson, California, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Vince Gooseman | Submission (armbar) | King of the Cage 61: Flash Point | September 23, 2005 | 1 | 2:50 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Mario Ackerbert | Submission (armbar) | Gladiator Challenge 36: Proving Grounds | April 9, 2005 | 1 | 0:29 | California, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | James Wilks | Submission (kneebar) | King of the Cage 37: Hitmaster | August 6, 2004 | 1 | 1:40 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Matt Stansell | Decision | King of the Cage 31 | December 6, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States |
References
- ^ "Jimmy Smith parts ways with Bellator broadcast team after lengthy run". December 28, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ "Bellator color commentator Jimmy Smith earns BJJ black belt". MyMMANews.com. November 22, 2016.
- ^ "'American Ninja Warrior' storms Japan's Mount Midoriyama". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "The Jack Brown Interview: Jimmy Smith from cage to commentator". mixedmartialarts.com. March 5, 2013.
- ^ "Bellator MMA Announcer Jimmy Smith to Provide Analysis for Spike TV's 'PBC'". Sherdog.com. February 19, 2015.
- ^ "Jimmy Smith parts ways with Bellator broadcast team after lengthy run". MMAjunkie.com. December 28, 2017.
- ^ "Veteran color commentator Jimmy Smith signs with UFC". mmafighting.com. January 12, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (January 1, 2019). "Veteran Analyst Jimmy Smith Reveals That UFC Has Not Renewed His Contract". sherdog.com.
- ^ DNA, MMA (March 8, 2019). "Jimmy Smith sluit zich aan bij Invicta FC". Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ Jimmy Smith comments on new role as Raw play-by-lay voice - 411 Mania.com
- ^ "Jimmy Smith Announces His Departure from WWE". October 6, 2022.
- ^ "Bellator Commentator Gets BJJ Black Belt". FIGHTSPORTS.tv. November 25, 2016.
External links
- Jimmy Smith's profile at Wrestlingdata.com