Overview
- Gamebred FC announced that Smith will headline its heavyweight tournament against Jordan Heiderman on October 2 in the Dominican Republic.
- Smith was arrested in late July in Nebraska on multiple felony counts including alleged first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment and has pleaded not guilty.
- He was released on a $500,000 bond and faces reported potential prison exposure of up to 20 years if convicted.
- Gamebred leaders issued a statement defending the booking on due-process and livelihood grounds and have publicly supported Smith while his wife has also spoken in his defense.
- The decision has drawn strong criticism from many fight fans and commentators and the promotion says future court dates could change plans for his Oct. 2 appearance.