Anthony Smith arrested on felony charges in Nebraska
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:47 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
MMA fighter Anthony Smith was arrested in Nebraska on July 28 at 8:44 p.m. He faces felony charges including domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment in the first degree. The charges stem from an incident under investigation. Smith, a former UFC light heavyweight title challenger who briefly retired last year, resumed competition earlier this year in Jorge Masvidal's event. He remains in custody at the Sarpy County Jail as more details about the arrest emerge.
- •Anthony Smith arrested in Sarpy County Jail.
- •Faces charges for domestic violence and terroristic threats.
- •The arrest occurred on July 28 at 8:44 p.m.
- •Smith previously fought at Jorge Masvidal's Gamebred event in April.
- •He was a former UFC light heavyweight title challenger.
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith arrested on felony charges
- 10:46 PMMMA Fighting — Anthony Smith arrested on felony charges for domestic violence, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith arrested on felony charges for domestic violence, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment
"Anthony Smith mugshot Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska and faces multiple felony charges. Following an initial report by TMZ Sports, MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin confirmed with court records that Smith was arrested on Monday evening at 8:44 p.m. and remains in custody in the Sarpy County Jail. Smith’s arrest record indicates he faces felony charges for terroristic threats, false imprisonment in the first degree, and domestic violence causing serious bodily injury. Details of the arrest and the circumstances that led to it are not yet available. In Nebraska, domestic violence causing serious bodily injury is a Class 2A felony, carrying with it a maximum of 20 years’ imprisonment. The terroristic threats and false imprisonment in the first degree charges are Class 3A felonies, carrying a maximum of three years’ imprisonment plus 18 months’ post-release supervision, and up to a $10,000 fine. A former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, Smith retired last year at UFC Kansas City, when he lost by knockout to Zhang Mingyang. He ended his retirement earlier this year to compete at Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in April, submitting Chase Sherman. Smith also frequently serves as an analyst for UFC broadcasts.
"Anthony Smith faces three felony charges for a domestic violence arrest that could carry over 20 years of prison time
"Smith could face up to 50 years in prison if convicted
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:47 PMFormer UFC title challenger Anthony Smith arrested on felony charges
Smith could face up to 50 years in prison if convicted
- MMA FightingJul 28, 2026, 10:46 PMAnthony Smith arrested on felony charges for domestic violence, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment
Anthony Smith mugshot Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska and faces multiple felony charges. Following an initial report by TMZ Sports, MMA Fighting’s Damon Martin confirmed with court records that Smith was arrested on Monday evening at 8:44 p.m. and remains in custody in the Sarpy County Jail. Smith’s arrest record indicates he faces felony charges for terroristic threats, false imprisonment in the first degree, and domestic violence causing serious bodily injury. Details of the arrest and the circumstances that led to it are not yet available. In Nebraska, domestic violence causing serious bodily injury is a Class 2A felony, carrying with it a maximum of 20 years’ imprisonment. The terroristic threats and false imprisonment in the first degree charges are Class 3A felonies, carrying a maximum of three years’ imprisonment plus 18 months’ post-release supervision, and up to a $10,000 fine. A former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, Smith retired last year at UFC Kansas City, when he lost by knockout to Zhang Mingyang. He ended his retirement earlier this year to compete at Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in April, submitting Chase Sherman. Smith also frequently serves as an analyst for UFC broadcasts.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:46 PMAnthony Smith arrested on felony charges for domestic violence, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment
Anthony Smith faces three felony charges for a domestic violence arrest that could carry over 20 years of prison time
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