Anthony Smith (fighter)

Anthony Smith
Born (1988-07-26) July 26, 1988
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Other names Lionheart
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight 186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach 77.5 in (197 cm)
Fighting out of Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Team Disorderly Conduct
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active 2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 37
Wins 25
By knockout 11
By submission 11
By decision 2
Unknown 1
Losses 12
By knockout 6
By submission 5
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Anthony Smith (born July 26, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Smith started his career in 2008 and fought mainly for local promotions in the midwestern United States. He compiled a professional record of 13-7, with wins against WEC veterans Logan Clark, Eric Schambari and losses to UFC veterans Jake Hecht and Jesse Forbes, before signing with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

Smith made his Strikeforce debut on July 22, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III against Ben Lagman, replacing an injured Louis Taylor.[2][3] He won via KO in the second round.

Smith faced Adlan Amagov on November 18, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers.[4] He lost via KO in the first round.

Smith faced Lumumba Sayers on August 18, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman.[5] He won via submission in the first round.

Smith faced Roger Gracie on January 12, 2013 at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.[6] He lost via submission in the second round.

After the end of Strikeforce, Smith moved to UFC.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his debut, Smith faced Antônio Braga Neto on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10. He lost the fight via kneebar submission in the first round.[8] He was subsequently released from the UFC.[9]

Bellator MMA

On April 18, 2014, Smith made his Bellator MMA debut facing Victor Moreno at Bellator 117 winning via triangle choke submission in the second round.

Smith faced Brian Green on October 17, 2014 at Bellator 129.[10] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship

On February 16, 2016 Smith was re-signed to the UFC. He faced promotional newcomer Leonardo Augusto Leleco on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83, replacing an injured Trevor Smith.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Smith was briefly scheduled to face Scott Askham on July 8, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale.[13] However, Askham pulled out of the bout on April 28 and was replaced by Cezar Ferreira.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Smith is expected to face Elvis Mutapcic on December 3, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.[16]

Personal life

Smith is married and has children, two daughters.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 26–12 Elvis Mutapcic TKO (elbow and punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale December 3, 2016 2 3:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 25–12 Cezar Ferreira Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale July 8, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 25–11 Leonardo Augusto Guimarães Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy February 21, 2016 3 5:00 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 24–11 Josh Neer TKO (punches) VFC 47 January 14, 2016 1 3:27 Omaha, Nebraska, United States Won the VFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 23–11 Brock Jardine TKO (punches) RFA 30: Smith vs. Jardine September 18, 2015 1 3:00 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win 22–11 Tim Williams TKO (knee) CFFC 50: Williams vs. Smith II July 18, 2015 1 1:02 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the CFFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 21–11 Tim Williams Submission (inverted armbar) CFFC 46: Williams vs. Smith February 28, 2015 2 1:15 Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Won the CFFC Middleweight Championship.
Win 20–11 Andrew Kapel Submission (rear-naked choke) EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 12 November 29, 2014 1 2:18 New Town, North Dakota, United States
Win 19–11 Brian Green Decision (unanimous) Bellator 129 October 17, 2014 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 18–11 Victor Moreno Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 117 April 18, 2014 2 0:59 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 17–11 Josh Neer Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 41 December 14, 2013 3 3:48 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Loss 17–10 Antônio Braga Neto Submission (kneebar) UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum June 8, 2013 1 1:52 Fortaleza, Brazil
Loss 17–9 Roger Gracie Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine January 12, 2013 2 3:16 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win 17–8 Lumumba Sayers Submission (triangle choke) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 1 3:52 San Diego, California, United States
Win 16–8 Richard White TKO (punches) Disorderly Conduct: Fireworks June 30, 2012 1 2:35 Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States
Win 15–8 Ian Berg Submission (arm-triangle choke) VFC: Victory Fighting Championship 37 April 13, 2012 2 2:01 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 14–8 Adlan Amagov KO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 1 2:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (188 lbs) bout; Smith missed weight.
Win 14–7 Ben Lagman KO (punch) Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III July 22, 2011 2 0:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–7 Curtis Johnson KO (punches) CFC 6: Slugfest July 9, 2011 1 3:13 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win 12–7 Eric Schambari TKO (punches) C3 Fights: MMA Championship Fights June 4, 2011 1 1:46 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
Win 11–7 Matt Gabel Submission (triangle choke) EC: Extreme Challenge 181 April 15, 2011 1 1:50 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 10–7 Demetrius Richards TKO (punches) Extreme Challenge: Bad Blood February 11, 2011 2 2:07 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 9–7 Ben Crowder KO (punch) CFC 2: Season's Beatings December 17, 2010 1 1:09 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Loss 8–7 Jesse Forbes TKO (punches) Crowbar MMA: Fall Brawl September 11, 2010 2 1:28 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Win 8–6 Logan Clark TKO (doctor stoppage) Seconds Out / Vivid MMA: Havoc at the Hyatt 2 June 19, 2010 2 2:22 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win 7–6 Lucas St. Claire Submission (armbar) MF: Max Fights 10 May 8, 2010 1 3:19 East Grand Forks, Minnesota, United States
Win 6–6 Mike George KO (punch) TriState Cage Fights: Island Warfare April 17, 2010 1 0:22 Grand Island, Nebraska, United States
Loss 5–6 Jake Hecht TKO (punches) VFC 30: Night of Champions February 5, 2010 3 4:35 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss 5–5 Mike Pitz Submission (punches) FCI: Fight Club Inc. July 25, 2009 2 3:21 Addison, Illinois, United States
Loss 5–4 Chaun Sims TKO (punches) Fight To Win: Colorado vs. Nebraska March 14, 2009 2 2:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 5–3 Brian Monahan Submission (armbar) VFC 26: Onslaught February 20, 2009 1 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 5–2 Rico Washington Sr. Submission (punches) MCS: Minnesota Combat Sports January 9, 2009 1 0:54 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Loss 4–2 Charley Lynch TKO (punches) Brutaal: Fight Night November 6, 2008 1 3:12 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
Win 4–1 Chuck Parmelee Submission (choke) Torment: MMA September 20, 2008 2 1:26 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Loss 3–1 Chuck Parmelee TKO (punches) TCF: TriState Cage Fights June 14, 2008 2 N/A Yankton, South Dakota, United States
Win 3–0 Ricky Duvall N/A VFC 23: Validation May 9, 2008 N/A N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win 2–0 Jeremy Shepherd Submission PP: Pugilistic Productions March 22, 2008 2 2:13 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win 1–0 Dave Moran Submission (armbar) VFC 22: Ascension February 29, 2008 2 1:19 Sioux City, Iowa, United States

References

  1. ↑ "Anthony Smith - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  2. ↑ With Louis Taylor out, Anthony Smith faces Ben Lagman at Strikeforce Challengers 17 by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on July 13, 2011
  3. ↑ Strikeforce payouts and salaries for 'Voelker vs Bowling 3' event fighters on July 23 by Jesse Holland (MMAMania.com) on July 25, 2011
  4. ↑ Strikeforce Challengers 20 results recap for 'Britt vs Sayers' event on Nov. 18 by Adam Guillen Jr. (MMAMania.com) on November 19, 2011
  5. ↑ Strikeforce: Rousey Vs Kaufman Results – Fan Reaction by David King (sports.yahoo.com) on August 19, 2012
  6. ↑ Roger Gracie vs Anthony Smith joins Jan. 12 Strikeforce: Champions' card Archived December 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. MMAJunkie.com (November 29, 2012)
  7. ↑ John Morgan (March 18, 2013). "Waiting for UFC call, Anthony Smith eyes fights with Brunson, Lombard or Herman". mmajunkie.com.
  8. ↑ Matt Erickson (June 8, 2013). "UFC on FUEL TV 10 results: Antonio Braga Neto taps Anthony Smith with kneebar". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  9. ↑ Mike Bohn (2013-06-23). "Report: Karlos Vemola and Nah-Shon Burrell among six fighters released from the UFC". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  10. ↑ "Bellator 129 Headlined by Neer vs. Bradley".
  11. ↑ Staff (2016-02-16). "Anthony Smith returns to UFC, replaces Trevor Smith at Sunday's UFC Fight Night 83". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  12. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-02-21). "UFC Fight Night 83 results: Anthony Smith edges Leonardo Augusto Leleco". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-21.
  13. ↑ Staff (2016-04-06). "3 fights added to TUF 23 Finale in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  14. ↑ Staff (2016-04-28). "Cezar Ferreira in for Scott Askham at TUF 23 Finale in Las Vegas vs. Anthony Smith". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-04-28.
  15. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-07-08). "TUF 23 Finale results: Cezar Ferreira uses takedown-heavy game plan to top Anthony Smith". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
  16. ↑ Damon Martin (2016-09-20). "Elvis Mutapcic vs. Anthony Smith in the works for TUF 24 Finale". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  17. ↑ http://combatpress.com/2015/02/cffc-title-challenger-anthony-smith-making-his-kids-proud/
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