Anthony Smith faces felony charges after domestic incident, releases statement
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:47 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith turned himself in to police following an arrest warrant related to a domestic incident on July 26. He faces three felony charges, including attempted first-degree domestic assault. Smith's wife and manager issued statements following the incident, with his wife asserting his character and safety. Smith has been released on a $500,000 bond and ordered to stay away from his wife. His next court appearance is scheduled for August 17.
- •Smith turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
- •He faces three felony charges linked to a domestic dispute.
- •His wife defended him, emphasizing his positive traits.
- •Smith is out on a $500,000 bond with a stay-away order.
- •He will appear in court again on August 17.
- 7:47 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith's manager releases statement, including comment from Smith's wife
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith's manager issues statement after arrest, including comment from wife
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith’s Manager Releases Statement on Arrest Incident
- 3:04 AMMMA Fighting — Anthony Smith’s wife, manager release statements after his recent arrest - MMA Fighting
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith’s wife, manager release statements after his recent arrest
"Anthony Smith’s manager, Brian Butler of SuckerPunch Entertainment, released a statement following his client’s recent arrest.On Monday, Smith was arrested in his native Nebraska on three felony charges of first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment.The former UFC fighter posted a $500,000 bond and was released on Wednesday, with the condition that he […] The post Anthony Smith’s Manager Releases Statement on Arrest Incident appeared first on HEAVY.
"Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday in Nebraska and faces three felony charges. On Friday, Smith's manager, Brian Butler of SuckerPunch Entertainment, released a statement addressing Smith's arrest and asked people not to rush to judgement based on the initial reports. ...
"For the first time, Anthony Smith’s wife has released a statement after the ex-UFC fighter’s arrest.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:47 AMAnthony Smith's manager releases statement, including comment from Smith's wife
Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday in Nebraska and faces three felony charges. On Friday, Smith's manager, Brian Butler of SuckerPunch Entertainment, released a statement addressing Smith's arrest and asked people not to rush to judgement based on the initial reports. ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:55 AMAnthony Smith's manager issues statement after arrest, including comment from wife
Former UFC fighter and current analyst Anthony Smith was arrested Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:14 AMAnthony Smith’s Manager Releases Statement on Arrest Incident
Anthony Smith’s manager, Brian Butler of SuckerPunch Entertainment, released a statement following his client’s recent arrest.On Monday, Smith was arrested in his native Nebraska on three felony charges of first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment.The former UFC fighter posted a $500,000 bond and was released on Wednesday, with the condition that he […] The post Anthony Smith’s Manager Releases Statement on Arrest Incident appeared first on HEAVY.
- MMA FightingAug 1, 2026, 3:04 AMAnthony Smith’s wife, manager release statements after his recent arrest - MMA Fighting
For the first time, Anthony Smith’s wife has released a statement after the ex-UFC fighter’s arrest.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 3:03 AMAnthony Smith’s wife, manager release statements after his recent arrest
Anthony Smith was arrested earlier this week and charged with a trio of felonies
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