Jimmy Smith har varit en känd profil inom kampsport i över tio år.
Han har bland annat varit programledare och expertkommentator i Bellator.
HETAST JUST NU
UFC-kommentatorn Joe Rogan har länge prisat Smith och kallat honom en av de bästa kommentatorerna i världen, och det var till stor del Rogans förtjänst att han fick chansen i UFC.
Tyvärr meddelade Smith på Twitter att organisationen valt att släppa honom.
Now that the New Year has arrived I’m afraid I have to announce that the UFC has declined to re-sign me and my time with the promotion has come to an end. I just want to thank everyone at the promotion who made me feel welcome and appreciate at every single show.
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) January 1, 2019
I tried my utmost to show the fighters the respect they deserved for giving their lives to this sport and hope they felt that when they heard what I had to say. The UFC fans were truly amazing and I wish I could thank each and every one of you for your support and
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) January 1, 2019
even your criticism because it made me strive to be better. Wishing everyone a great 2019 and on to the next fight…Adios Amigos
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) January 1, 2019