RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 1 sourcesAnthony
Smith could face some serious consequences following his recent
arrest.
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter-turned-analyst was
arrested in Sarpy County, Nebraska, on charges of false
imprisonment of the 1st degree, terroristic threats and domestic
violence resulting in bodily injury. New details paint a clearer
picture of the alleged incident with his wife and what led to
it. Anthony Smith faces $500,000 bond after arrest and new
allegations
Fresh details from the case have emerged, revealing that Smith was
allegedly kicked out of a concert following an altercation the
night before. Prosecutors accuse the retired fighter of threatening
to kill his wife when she refused to leave with him and
subsequently forcing her inside a vehicle.
Smith’s wife is reported to have exited the vehicle at one point
and the former UFC light heavyweight title challenger then
allegedly tried to run her over multiple times. Witnesses who
helped Smith’s wife and children claim to have heard gunshots from
inside the house. A Sarpy County judge has set Smith’s bond at
$500,000 and ordered no contact with his wife.
Smith retired from the UFC on a three-fight slump last year.
“Lionheart” returned to action in Bareknuckle MMA this past April,
scoring a submission win. Former UFC fighter Anthony
Smith is accused of threatening to kill his wife, forcing her
into a vehicle, and trying to run her over multiple times
Witnesses say they heard gunshots coming from his home pic.twitter.com/hCEYm1EQsZ — Happy
Punch (@HappyPunch)
July 29, 2026
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