ANTHONY SMITH

Anthony Smith is an experienced American competitor who represents the Factory X team while fighting in the light heavyweight weight class. Throughout his lengthy tenure in the sport, he has earned high-profile triumphs against former titleholders like Mauricio Rua, Rashad Evans, and Alexander Gustafsson. The orthodox fighter previously competed for the UFC light heavyweight belt against Jon Jones, gaining recognition for his aggressive finishing ability, technical striking, and physical toughness.

Entering UFC 330, Smith holds an overall professional mark of 34-14-0. His most recent outing was a split decision victory over Ryan Spann in August 2023. Prior to that win, he dropped a unanimous decision to Johnny Walker following a TKO defeat against Magomed Ankalaev. His earlier campaign included back-to-back finishes against Ryan Spann via submission and Jimmy Crute through injury.