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Jorge Masvidal’s promotion hosted Anthony Smith’s TKO loss to Jordan Heiderman. Gamebred FC released a statement about booking Smith in his first fight since he was arrested on three felony charges back in July.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 3

Ex-UFC star Anthony Smith suffers brutal TKO defeat in bare-knuckle MMA comeback fight

Anthony Smith’s return to the cage ended in disaster tonight as he was stopped inside two rounds by the little-known Jordan Heiderman. At the height of his UFC career, Smith was one sequence away from taking Jon Jones‘ light-heavyweight title and ending a legendary winning streak.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 2

Anthony Smith Returns Oct. 2 Amid Felony Charges

Anthony Smith will return to competition Oct. 2 despite facing four felony charges stemming from a July arrest in Nebraska. The former UFC light heavyweight is scheduled to meet Jordan Heiderman in the main event of Gamebred Bare-Knuckle MMA 12 in the Dominican Republic, according to a Sherdog report.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 2

Anthony Smith’s next fight announced after recent arrest

A couple of months ago in Jul. 2026, Anthony Smith, a former UFC fighter, was reportedly arrested on three felony charges in Nebraska. The TMZ report also added that Smith was facing charges for terroristic threats, false imprisonment [first degree], and domestic violence causing serious bodily injury.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 23

Anthony Smith Releases Statement After Felony Arrest

Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith broke his silence Saturday with his first public statement since his arrest in late July on four felony charges.

College Football News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 22

‘I Have To Think About The Team First’: Steve Sarkisian Explains Ty’Anthony Smith Dismissal

AUSTIN — Texas dismissed linebacker Ty’Anthony Smith from the football program Friday evening. A school spokesman confirmed the move, which Anwar Richardson of Orangebloods reported first.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21

Texas LB Ty'Anthony Smith Leaves Team — Here's How the Longhorns Could Adjust

In a shocking move on Friday, Texas Longhorns linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith left the team, according to reports from OrangeBloods.com's Anwar Richardson.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 21

Texas Longhorns LB Ty'Anthony Smith Leaves Team in Shocking Move

The Texas Longhorns are losing a notable member of their defense in the middle of fall camp. Texas linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith has left the program, per reports from Anwar Richardson of OrangeBloods.

MMA News / Anubis Sports / August 29

The Anthony Smith Legal Case Could Put UFC Fighters In A Questionable Light

In late July, Anthony Smith was arrested for allegedly committing crimes against his wife. Those were domestic violence, false imprisonment, and criminal threats.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 17

Smith Pleads Not Guilty On Felony Charges

Anthony Smith entered a not guilty plea following his July arrest on four felony charges stemming from a domestic incident in Nebraska. Court records show Smith's arraignment hearing scheduled for Aug.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 15

Texas LB Ty’Anthony Smith Among 6 Players That Missed First Scrimmage

The Texas Longhorns had some notable absences during their first fall scrimmage this weekend. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian revealed Saturday that linebacker Ty'Anthony Smith and five other players missed the scrimmage, as the team got hit with the flu bug.

Gophers' Anthony Smith featured on annual 'Freaks List'

Gophers star pass rusher Anthony Smith recorded 12.5 sacks in 2025 and was projected to hear his name called in the 2026 NFL Draft. Instead, Smith elected to return to the University of Minnesota for another season and is now highlighted as one of the premier athletes in the country.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 31

Dana White makes first comment on former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith’s arrest

Dana White doesn’t know the details but is hoping for the best following the news regarding Anthony Smith. Earlier this year, Smith came out of retirement after competing for the final time inside the UFC Octagon last year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 31

Anthony Smith’s Andrew Tate Challenge Video Resurfaces After UFC Veteran’s Nebraska Arrest

A few days ago, police arrested Anthony Smith on three felony charges in his home state of Nebraska, leaving the MMA community in shock. Reports alleged that the UFC veteran was involved in a serious altercation with his wife, a day before his arrest.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 29

Former UFC Fighter Anthony Smith Faces Felony Charges for Threatening His Wife

New, disturbing details have emerged in the case against former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith, who was arrested on three felony charges in Nebraska.

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MMA News / MyMMANews.com / July 29

Former UFC Title Challenger Anthony Smith Arrested on Three Felony Charges in Nebraska

Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested Monday night in Nebraska and is facing three felony charges, according to jail records and multiple media reports.

College Football News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / April 28

Big Questions Linger in Gophers’ Post-Spring Defensive Depth Chart

With spring football now in the rearview, it's a great time to reassess where Minnesota's depth chart could potentially stand heading into the summer. We broke down the offense on Monday, so here's where things could stand from a two-deep perspective defensively after Saturday's Maroon-Gold spring game.

MMA News / HITC / April 17

Anthony Smith shares his take on Jiri Prochazka’s UFC 327 defeat after rejecting mercy claim

Jiri Prochazka’s post-fight comments in Miami have kept the conversation going across the MMA community. The former UFC light heavyweight champion has now missed out on a third chance to reclaim his title since an injury cut short his reign in 2022.

MMA News / HITC / April 11

Anthony Smith’s shock return: Bare-knuckle bout with ex-UFC contender set to ignite

Anthony Smith made a successful return to action in his first fight since parting ways with the UFC. Smith, who had retired in 2025 after a rough spell that saw him lose six of eight bouts over three years, found himself back in the cage after a brief break from the sport.

MMA News / HITC / February 17

Jorge Masvidal to host $500,000 bare-knuckle MMA Tournament featuring Anthony Smith’s return

Jorge Masvidal has announced a major cash tournament as his bare-knuckle MMA promotion makes its return. Since stepping away from the cage, the former BMF champion and welterweight contender has turned his attention to promoting, even introducing a glove-free version of MMA.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 16

25-Fight UFC Veteran Shockingly Ends Retirement for Bareknuckle MMA Tournament

Former UFC title challenger and 25-fight UFC veteran Anthony Smith is set to make his return to MMA after announcing his retirement last year. With a staggering

Two major roster decisions still looming for Gophers football

Anthony Smith became the latest Gophers starter to announce his plans to return to the program after the team's Rate Bowl win over New Mexico. He joins and handful of significant contributors to do the same, but here are a few more players Minnesota needs to do everything it can to retain.

Two major roster decisions still looming for Gophers football

MMA News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 20, 2025

Pitt WPIAL Targets Continue Exodus Out of State

With WPIAL football set to kick off this week, one of the area's most promising young quarterbacks and a Pitt Panthers target won't participate. Last year Anthony Smith broke the single season passing record as a freshman at Southmoreland High School with 2,110 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Anthony Smith Has Heated Exchange With Crowd Following Defeat

UFC Kansas City served as the final chapter in the storied MMA career of Anthony Smith. After years of battles inside the Octagon, Smith made it known that this event would mark his retirement.