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Jimmy Smith's Biography
With a record of six wins and one loss, Jimmy Smith is one of mixed martial arts' rising stars.
In the cage, the 5'10", 12 � stone Jimmy is known as a lightning-fast grappler who can demolish his opponents in under three minutes. When it comes to facing Jimmy, if you're not smart enough to "tap-out," you may end up with a snapped tendon ... or worse.
In addition to his MMA career, Smith has earned a Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt and holds various Jiu-Jitsu titles including: the Joe Moreira Tournament Lightweight Champion, Copa Pacifica Welterweight Champion, Cleber Luciano Tournament Welterweight Champion and the Paragon Tournament Champion.
| Height: | 5'10" (1.8m) |
|---|---|
| Weight: | 12st 7lbs (79.5kg) |
| Hometown: | L.A., California, U.S.A |
| Birth Date: | 2 September 1977 |
| Status | Married |
| Known for: | Forcing submissions in under three minutes |
| Random fact: | Loves to read (really, really loves it) |
| URL: | jimmysmithmma.com |
| Fav book: | Johnny Got his Gun by Dalton Trumbo |
Jimmy also came third in the Southern California Submission Pro-Am and the 2003 Gracie Open.
Fighting is in his blood: His grandfather was a boxer in the U.S. Army, and his father taught Jimmy the ins and outs of backyard brawling.
He officially began his fighting career in high school on the wrestling team.
While studying history at UCLA he joined the Jiu-Jitsu team and further perfected his grappling skills.
After graduating from UCLA in 2000, Jimmy continued his martial arts studies with Team Punishment at Huntington Beach.
He fought in his first pro fight with Team Punishment in 2001, and then moved to Los Angeles, where he currently lives and continues to fight professionally.
When Jimmy is not travelling around the world kicking ass, he enjoys spending time on Venice Beach and rock climbing at Joshua Tree National Monument.
