Anthony Smith arrested on three felony charges in Nebraska
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Anthony Smith, a former UFC title challenger, was arrested on July 27 in Sarpy County, Nebraska. He faces three felony charges: domestic violence resulting in serious bodily injury, false imprisonment, and terroristic threats. The arrest occurred shortly after Smith's 38th birthday, and no further details regarding the incident have been confirmed. Smith, who currently serves as a UFC analyst and came out of retirement for a recent bout, previously fought Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title in 2019.
- •Smith was arrested on July 27, a day after his 38th birthday.
- •Charges include domestic violence, false imprisonment, and terroristic threats.
- •Smith last fought in April for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.
- •He previously competed for the UFC light heavyweight title against Jon Jones.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — UFC vet Anthony Smith arrested on 3 felony charges in Nebraska
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Former UFC title challenger (and current analyst) arrested for alleged felony domestic violence, faces 20 years in prison
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith arrested on three felony charges
"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 […]
"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.
"UFC fighter-turned-analyst Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday in his home state of Nebraska on several charges including "terroristic" threats.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:05 PMUFC vet Anthony Smith arrested on 3 felony charges in Nebraska
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.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:38 PMFormer UFC title challenger (and current analyst) arrested for alleged felony domestic violence, faces 20 years in prison
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 […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:15 PMFormer UFC title challenger Anthony Smith arrested on three felony charges
UFC fighter-turned-analyst Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday in his home state of Nebraska on several charges including "terroristic" threats.
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