Anthony Smith

UFC 301’s Anthony Smith ‘offended’ Vitor Petrino called him out: ‘I refuse to be the new Neil Magny’

Anthony Smith is tired of rising contenders trying to use him as a stepping stone. Vitor Petrino (11-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) called out Smith (37-19 MMA, 12-9 UFC) after beating Tyson Pedro less than two weeks ago at UFC Fight Night 238. He got his wish, and will face...

Anthony Smith itching for next UFC booking, says ‘it has to be something that I deem as fun’

Anthony Smith has some conditions around his next UFC matchup. Smith (37-19 MMA, 12-9 UFC), a former light heavyweight title challenger, is coming off a third-round TKO loss to Khalil Rountree in a short-notice bout at UFC Fight Night 233 this past December. He’s 1-3 in his past four...

Anthony Smith not sold on Paulo Costa as a heavy hitter: ‘He hasn’t knocked out anybody in a while’

Anthony Smith believes Paulo Costa is mislabeled as a knockout artist. Costa (14-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) takes on former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker (24-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) in the UFC 298 co-main event Feb. 17 at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Eleven of Costa’s 14 professional wins have come...

Why did Anthony Smith take short-notice fight vs. Khalil Rountree? ‘I like doing crazy sh*t’

LAS VEGAS – Anthony Smith knows it seems crazy to some, which is precisely why he likes it so much. Two weeks ago, Smith (37-18 MMA, 12-8 UFC) didn’t even have a fight on the books. Saturday, he steps into the UFC Fight Night 233 co-main bout opposite Khalil...

Anthony Smith replaces ill Azamat Murzakanov to face Khalil Rountree at UFC Fight Night 233

Khalil Rountree lost his opponent and will no longer be competing at UFC on ESPN 52. However, a former title challenger has stepped up as a replacement for a fight to take place a week later. Rountree (12-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) was scheduled to face Azamat Murzakanov at the...

UFC 295 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Joe Rogan gets first assignment in three months

The 13th and penultimate numbered UFC event of the year is rapidly approaching with UFC 295 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York. As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience. Details of who will be working as commentators...

5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 225: What ‘The Korean Zombie’ meant to MMA

What mattered most at UFC Fight Night 225 at Singapore Indoor Stadium in Singapore? Here are a few post-fight musings … * * * *

Anthony Smith not impressed with Jake Paul’s win over Nate Diaz: ‘They sh*t the bed’

" Anthony Smith doesn’t think Jake Paul’s boxing match with Nate Diaz delivered. Paul (7-1) defeated Diaz (0-1) by unanimous decision this past Saturday at American Airlines Center. The 185-pound boxing match served as the feature bout of the boxing event, and aired live on DAZN/ESPN+ pay-per-view. Paul was...

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