Anthony Smith faces serious charges following alleged domestic incident
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
UFC analyst and former fighter Anthony Smith was arrested in Gretna, Nebraska, after allegedly threatening to kill his wife and attempting to run her over with a vehicle. Following an altercation at a bar, Smith reportedly pushed his wife into his car and tried to hit her as she escaped. He is charged with first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment. Smith was granted a $500,000 bond, ordered to stay away from his wife, and is scheduled for a court appearance on August 17. He has not publicly commented on the matter.
- •Smith was arrested following an altercation on July 29, 2026.
- •He faces felony charges relating to domestic assault.
- •Smith is prohibited from contacting his wife as part of his bond conditions.
- •He was last active as a fighter in April 2026.
- •Smith's court hearing is set for August 17, 2026.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith allegedly threatened to kill wife, attempted to strike her 'multiple times' with vehicle, says authorities
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith ‘reportedly threatened to kill’ his wife, allegedly ‘attempted multiple times’ to strike her with his vehicle leading to arrest
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith accused of threatening to kill wife, attempting to run her over with vehicle
"Disturbing details continue to emerge surrounding the arrest of longtime UFC analyst and one-time title challenger Anthony Smith.
"Details have surfaced as to why authorities say they arrested Anthony Smith on Monday.
"Anthony Smith facies a trio of felonies after his arrest on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:54 PMAnthony Smith allegedly threatened to kill wife, attempted to strike her 'multiple times' with vehicle, says authorities
Disturbing details continue to emerge surrounding the arrest of longtime UFC analyst and one-time title challenger Anthony Smith.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:27 PMAnthony Smith ‘reportedly threatened to kill’ his wife, allegedly ‘attempted multiple times’ to strike her with his vehicle leading to arrest
Anthony Smith facies a trio of felonies after his arrest on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:55 PMAnthony Smith accused of threatening to kill wife, attempting to run her over with vehicle
Details have surfaced as to why authorities say they arrested Anthony Smith on Monday.
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