In late December, color commentator Jimmy Smith announced his departure from Bellator as its long-time analyst. A few weeks later, it was revealed that he would be joining the UFC broadcast team.
Smith made his first appearance as a UFC analyst for UFC 220 last weekend in Boston, joining Rashad Evans and Karyn Bryant on the desk at the FOX Sports studios. On Thursday, he revealed that he will be making his cage-side color commentary debut alongside Jon Anik for the upcoming UFC 221 event in Perth, Australia.