Anthony Smith arrested on felony charges ahead of MMA weekend events
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Anthony Smith, a past title challenger, was arrested on three felony charges, including domestic violence and terroristic threats, after being released on $500,000 bail. The arrest has shocked the MMA community as details emerge regarding the allegations, with the district attorney providing more information. The incident occurred as preparations continue for a significant weekend in MMA, featuring UFC Belgrade and PFL New York events, including matchups between Daniel Rodriguez and Uros Medic, as well as Usman Nurmagomedov and Dakota Ditcheva.
- •Anthony Smith arrested on multiple felony charges this week.
- •Details about the arrest continue to emerge from the district attorney.
- •Smith was released on $500,000 bail following the arrest.
- •UFC Belgrade features Daniel Rodriguez vs. Uros Medic.
- •PFL New York includes Usman Nurmagomedov and Dakota Ditcheva.
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Between the Links: Reaction to Anthony Smith’s arrest, MVP-PFL merger; Plus, UFC Belgrade vs. PFL New York
- 3:30 PMMMA Fighting — Between the Links: Reaction to Anthony Smith’s arrest, MVP-PFL merger; Plus, UFC Belgrade vs. PFL New York
"The mixed martial arts and UFC community were left stunned after past title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on multiple felony charges — including domestic violence and terroristic threats — and as more alleged details emerge, the situation seems to be getting darker. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Smith’s arrest, the charges he’s facing after being released on $500,000 bail, and the details provided by the district attorney in the county of his arrest. Additionally, topics include the fallout of UFC Abu Dhabi and Magomed Ankalaev’s win over Bogdan Guskov in the main event, Sean Strickland’s recent comments, and action-packed MMA weekend that includes PFL New York, featuring Usman Nurmagomedov and Dakota Ditcheva, and UFC Belgrade headlined by Daniel Rodriguez vs. Uros Medic, and more. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Watch the show live at Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT in the video above. If you missed the show live, you can still watch above, or listen to the podcast version, which can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.
"Anthony Smith was arrested on three felony charges this week
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:30 PMBetween the Links: Reaction to Anthony Smith’s arrest, MVP-PFL merger; Plus, UFC Belgrade vs. PFL New York
Anthony Smith was arrested on three felony charges this week
- MMA FightingJul 30, 2026, 3:30 PMBetween the Links: Reaction to Anthony Smith’s arrest, MVP-PFL merger; Plus, UFC Belgrade vs. PFL New York
The mixed martial arts and UFC community were left stunned after past title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on multiple felony charges — including domestic violence and terroristic threats — and as more alleged details emerge, the situation seems to be getting darker. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel reacts to Smith’s arrest, the charges he’s facing after being released on $500,000 bail, and the details provided by the district attorney in the county of his arrest. Additionally, topics include the fallout of UFC Abu Dhabi and Magomed Ankalaev’s win over Bogdan Guskov in the main event, Sean Strickland’s recent comments, and action-packed MMA weekend that includes PFL New York, featuring Usman Nurmagomedov and Dakota Ditcheva, and UFC Belgrade headlined by Daniel Rodriguez vs. Uros Medic, and more. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew as they answer your questions all show long. Watch the show live at Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT in the video above. If you missed the show live, you can still watch above, or listen to the podcast version, which can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.
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