ANTHONY SMITH

The American athlete Anthony Smith competes within the UFC light heavyweight division while representing Factory X. Throughout his lengthy career, he has showcased notable durability and an aggressive approach against high-level opposition. Beyond his time at light heavyweight, the veteran has also gained experience fighting as a middleweight. His history includes a championship opportunity against Jon Jones back in 2019, cementing his status as a long-term presence in the organization.

Heading into this matchup, Smith maintains a professional record of 34-16-0. His performance leading up to this contest has been inconsistent. Most recently, he dropped a unanimous decision to Roman Dolidze in June 2024. Prior to that setback, he secured a guillotine choke victory over Vitor Petrino. His preceding three bouts included a knockout loss to Khalil Rountree Jr., a narrow split-decision win against Ryan Spann, and a decision defeat to Johnny Walker.