Anthony Smith faces serious charges following alleged domestic incident
9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 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.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith's rep gives first comments following UFC veteran's arrest on 3 felony charges
- 3:36 PMCBS Sports — Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith facing three felony charges after allegedly attempting to hit wife with car
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith allegedly threatened to murder wife in altercation that led to arrest
- 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
- 9:55 PMUSA Today — Ex-UFC star Anthony Smith accused of threatening to kill wife, attempting to run her over with vehicle - MMA Junkie
- 5:17 PMYahoo Entertainment — Anthony Smith released on $500K bond, faces 3 felony charges including terroristic threats and domestic violence - Yahoo Sports
"Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday and charged with a triad of felonies. On Wednesday, details emerged about the allegations that led to the arrest. Smith was arrested on Monday evening at 8:44 p.m. in Sarpy, Nebraska following an alleged altercation with his wife. He turned ...
"The longtime UFC veteran is barred from having any contact with his wife and is prohibited from leaving the state of Nebraska without a judge’s permission.
"Smith, a longtime UFC fighter and broadcast analyst, allegedly threatened to kill his wife and attempted to strike her multiple times with a vehicle.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 11:24 PMAnthony Smith's rep gives first comments following UFC veteran's arrest on 3 felony charges
Smith, a longtime UFC fighter and broadcast analyst, allegedly threatened to kill his wife and attempted to strike her multiple times with a vehicle.
- CBS SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:36 PMFormer UFC fighter Anthony Smith facing three felony charges after allegedly attempting to hit wife with car
UFC title challenger Smith faces three felony charges, including first-degree domestic assault
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:10 AMAnthony Smith allegedly threatened to murder wife in altercation that led to arrest
Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday and charged with a triad of felonies. On Wednesday, details emerged about the allegations that led to the arrest. Smith was arrested on Monday evening at 8:44 p.m. in Sarpy, Nebraska following an alleged altercation with his wife. He turned ...
- 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.
- USA TodayJul 29, 2026, 9:55 PMEx-UFC star Anthony Smith accused of threatening to kill wife, attempting to run her over with vehicle - MMA Junkie
Details have surfaced as to why authorities say they arrested Anthony Smith on Monday.
- Yahoo EntertainmentJul 29, 2026, 5:17 PMAnthony Smith released on $500K bond, faces 3 felony charges including terroristic threats and domestic violence - Yahoo Sports
The longtime UFC veteran is barred from having any contact with his wife and is prohibited from leaving the state of Nebraska without a judge’s permission.
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