Smith faced Andrew Sanchez on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24. He won the fight via TKO in the second round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. Smith next faced Elvis Mutapčić on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. However, Askham pulled out of the bout on April 28 and was replaced by Cezar Ferreira. Smith was briefly scheduled to face Scott Askham on July 8, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale. He faced promotional newcomer Leonardo Augusto Leleco on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 83, replacing an injured Trevor Smith. Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship Smith faced Brian Green on October 17, 2014, at Bellator 129. On April 18, 2014, Smith made his Bellator MMA debut facing Victor Moreno at Bellator 117 winning via triangle choke submission in the second round. He was subsequently released from the UFC. He lost the fight via kneebar submission in the first round.
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In his debut, Smith faced Antônio Braga Neto on June 8, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 10. He lost via submission in the second round.Īfter the end of Strikeforce, Smith moved to UFC. Smith faced Roger Gracie on January 12, 2013, at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. He won via submission in the first round. Smith faced Lumumba Sayers on August 18, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Smith faced Adlan Amagov on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Voelker III against Ben Lagman, replacing an injured Louis Taylor. Smith made his Strikeforce debut on July 22, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs.
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He compiled a professional record of 13–7, with wins against WEC veterans Logan Clark, Eric Schambari and losses to UFC veterans Jake Hecht and Jesse Forbes, before signing with Strikeforce. Smith started his career in 2008 and fought mainly for local promotions in the midwestern United States. He started working full-time as a concrete finisher, which he continued until 2016. Smith dropped out of high school in the middle of his senior year. He was raised by his single mother and grandfather, as his dad was absent.
2.5 Return to Ultimate Fighting Championshipīorn in Corpus Christi, Texas, Smith grew up in Nebraska City.As of September 21, 2021, he is #4 in the UFC Light Heavyweight rankings.} A professional competitor since 2008, Smith has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Light Heavyweight (205 lb) (2018–present)Īnthony Jay Smith (born July 26, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist. American mixed martial arts fighter Anthony Smith
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