Height
6' 4"
Reach
78.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
37
"Lionheart"
ANTHONY SMITH
Height
6' 4"
Reach
78.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
37
American light heavyweight fighter Anthony Smith, nicknamed "Lionheart," was born in 1988 and trains at Factory X. Fighting from an orthodox stance, he is skilled in both striking and grappling. Smith has secured his place as a top division contender with notable victories over Magomed Ankalaev and Ryan Spann.
Entering UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez with a 5-5-0 record, Smith has alternated results across his past five bouts. He suffered a knockout against Johnny Walker and a technical knockout against Alex Pereira, but secured rear-naked choke submissions over Ryan Spann and Magomed Ankalaev. Most recently, Jamahal Hill defeated him via a heel hook submission.