What happened: Officials allege Smith threatened to kill his wife if she refused to leave with him after an altercation at a bar on his 38th birthday. He turned himself in Tuesday night after a warrant was issued.
Why it matters: Smith waived a preliminary hearing Wednesday, moving the case to district court. Bail was set at $500,000.
By the numbers: Smith is 38 and had a 17-year MMA career that included a 2019 UFC light heavyweight title challenge.
What to watch: Watch for the next district court date and any formal plea.