Anthony Smith arrested on three felony charges in Nebraska

Details of Anthony Smith’s July 27 arrest, in which the UFC legend was booked on three felony charges in an incident involving his wife, have been revealed. The incident began in Gretna, Neb.…

Details of the shocking arrest this week of former UFC light heavyweight fighter Anthony Smith have been revealed.Smith was arrested on Monday in his native Nebraska on three felony charges of first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment.On Wednesday, he had his first appearance with a judge and was released on $500,000 bond, […] The post Anthony Smith Arrest Details Are Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.

New details have emerged regarding the allegations that led to the arrest of former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight title challenger-turned desk analyst Anthony Smith. Smith, 38, was arrested Monday in Nebraska and booked on three felony charges. He appeared before a judge this morning (Weds., July 29, 2026), when his bond was set […]

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 26: Anthony Smith is interviewed after being defeated by Zhang Mingyang of China in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at T-Mobile Center on April 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC) Ex-UFC fighter Anthony Smith faces a trio of felonies after he was arrested in Sarpy County, Nebraska on Monday before being released on $500,000 bond. On Wednesday, the Sarpy County District Attorney’s Office released a statement regarding Smith’s arrest and the pending charges against him. As part of his bond agreement, Smith was ordered to stay away from his wife and have no contact with her while the trial is still pending. “During today’s bond hearing, a prosecutor from the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office offered the following information: It is alleged that on July 26, 2026, the defendant was involved in an altercation with his wife at a bar in Gretna, Neb., during which he reportedly threatened to kill her if she did not get into his vehicle and go home with him,” the statement said. “He is further accused of grabbing and pushing her inside the vehicle. “At one point, during the drive, she was able to exit the vehicle. The defendant allegedly continued making threats, demanding that she get back inside the vehicle. After arriving home, she again exited the vehicle. Investigators allege that the defendant attempted multiple times to use the vehicle to strike her. The defendant’s wife was able to get out of the way and avoid any physical harm.” On July 27, an arrest warrant was issued and Smith turned himself into authorities without any incident. Smith was charged with three felonies as a result: Attempted first-degree domestic assault (class II felony), terroristic threats (class III-A felony),and first-degree false imprisonment (class III-A felony). Smith is next scheduled to appear in Sarpy County District Court on Aug. 17. “Given that the case is pending trial, the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office will not provide any further comment on the allegations,“ the statement read. ”The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.“ Smith, 38, spent several stints competing in the UFC including a very successful run at light heavyweight that eventually culminated in a title shot. He retired from the promotion following three straight losses but eventually made his return for a bare-knuckle MMA fight back in April where he defeated Chase Sherman. He has not directly addressed his arrest or the allegations against him.

Anthony Smith has been released from Sarpy County Jail in Nebraska. The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger, who later transitioned to the role of analyst for UFC broadcasts, was arrested last Monday night (July 27, 2026) on felony charges of Attempted First Degree Domestic Assault, Terroristic Threats, and First Degree False Imprisonment. Smith appeared […]

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - APRIL 18: Analyst Anthony Smith is seen on the desk prior to the UFC Fight Night event at Canada Life Centre on April 18, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Anthony Smith has been released from the Sarpy County Jail in Nebraska after posting $500,000 bond. Ex-UFC fighter Anthony Smith is going home after posting bond following his arrest on three felony charges. Smith was arrested on Monday evening and remained in custody until Wednesday when he had his first hearing before the judge at 8 a.m. local time. Online court records show his bond was set at half-a-million dollars and he’s now no longer listed among the jail roster in Sarpy County. There’s no word yet on Smith’s next hearing on the case. New details have not been made available with the arrest affidavit sealed by the courts for now, but Smith was arrested and hit with a trio of felony charges. The charges include Attempted First Degree Domestic Assault (Class II Felony punishable by 1-50 years in prison), Terroristic Threats (Class 3A Felony punishable by 0-3 years, $10,000 fine and 9-18 month post release supervision) and First Degree False Imprisonment (Class IIIA Felony). At his peak, Smith was one of the top light heavyweights in the UFC eventually working his way to a title shot where he battled Jon Jones back in 2019. The veteran fighter retired from the UFC following three straight losses in a promotion but eventually made his return in a bare-knuckle MMA fight where he defeated Chase Sherman back in April.

Former UFC light-heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith is arrested in Nebraska on three felony charges.

Former UFC light-heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith is arrested in Nebraska on three felony charges.

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was arrested July 27 in Nebraska on charges of domestic violence assault, terrorist threats and false imprisonment.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Anthony Smith has been arrested on multiple charges.

Former UFC light heavyweight fighter Anthony Smith has been arrested on three felony charges in his native Nebraska.Anthony Smith Arrest DetailsTMZ reported on Tuesday that Smith was arrested on Monday and is facing charges for terroristic threats, false imprisonment (1st degree), and domestic violence causing serious bodily injury.According to TMZ, the domestic violence charge can carry […] The post Anthony Smith Arrested on 3 Felonies appeared first on HEAVY.

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith has been arrested on domestic violence charges in Gretna.

The former UFC fighter was arrested on Monday evening in an alleged domestic violence incident.

Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies. Smith was arrested on Monday evening at 8:44 p.m. in Nebraska and remains in custody in the Sarpy County Jail. "Lionhearted" faces felony charges for terroristic threats, false imprisonment in the first ...

The longtime UFC analyst and one-time title challenger faces potential felony charges for terroristic threats, first-degree false imprisonment and domestic violence causing serious bodily injury.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight title challenger-turned UFC desk analystAnthony Smith was arrested Monday in Nebraska and booked on three felony charges, according to TMZ Sports. The outlet reported that Smith, 38, was booked into a local county jail shortly before 9 p.m. on July 27, 2026. He reportedly faces charges of terroristic […]

UFC fighter-turned-analyst Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday in his home state of Nebraska on several charges including "terroristic" threats.