Know Doug and Jimmy

DOUG ANDERSON

Born with a restless soul and a fighting spirit, 25-year-old Doug Anderson has already seen a lot of the world.
A native of New Jersey, Anderson enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2002, and served for one intense and highly decorated year in war-torn Iraq. During his Army service Doug was part of the Rapid Deployment Force, and from 2004 to 2005, his infantry unit saw the most frontline combat of any in the war zone.
It was during his time in the military that Doug first became interested in martial arts. After building is skills in Jiu-Jitsu, Doug became a personal bodyguard for a high-ranking Army officer serving in Iraq. After earning nine medals for his wartime service, Doug left the Army in 2005, and continued to pursue his martial arts training. To date, Doug has earned a blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and is also an impassioned student of Muay Thai kickboxing and traditional boxing.
When he is not touring the world for Fight Quest, Doug volunteers with various civic organizations, spends time with his nieces and nephews, and enjoys drawing, painting and tattooing.


Height: 5'6"

Weight: 145 pounds
Hometown: Brooklawn, N.J.
Birthdate: May 15,1982
Status: Single
Known for: Being able to take quite the beating but never backing down
Random Fact: Once put a body part in a mousetrap for $28
Favorite Band: The Clash

JIMMY SMITH

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", 175-pound Smith is known as a lighting-fast grappler who can destroy opponents in under three minutes. When it comes to facing Smith, 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. Smith also placed third in the Southern California Submission Pro-Am and the 2003 Gracie Open.
Fighting is in Jimmy's blood: His grandfather was a boxer in the U.S. Army, and his father taught Jimmy the ins and outs of backyard brawling. Smith 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, Smith continued his martial arts studies with Team Punishment out of Huntington Beach. He fought in his first pro fight with Team Punishment in 2001, then moved to Los Angeles, where he currently resides and continues to fight professionally.
When Smith is not traveling around the world kicking ass, he enjoys spending time on Venice Beach and rock climbing at Joshua Tree National Monument.

Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175 pounds
Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif
Birthdate: Sept. 2, 1977
Status: Married

Known for: Forcing submissions in under three minutes
Random Fact: Loves to read (really, really loves it)
Favorite Book: Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo

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