Gamebred FC schedules Anthony Smith against Jordan Heiderman for October 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Gamebred FC announced that Anthony Smith will face Jordan Heiderman in a heavyweight tournament bout on October 2. The promotion confirmed the matchup despite Smith’s ongoing legal situation in Nebraska. Smith was arrested in late July on felony charges including first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment. He has entered a plea of not guilty and remains out on bond. In an official statement, the organization cited the presumption of innocence and Smith’s need to earn a living as factors in its decision to move forward with the fight. Smith previously competed for the promotion earlier this year, securing a victory over Chase Sherman.
- •Gamebred FC scheduled Anthony Smith to fight Jordan Heiderman on October 2.
- •The bout is part of the promotion's ongoing heavyweight tournament.
- •Smith faces three felony charges in Nebraska and has pleaded not guilty.
- •The fighter is currently released on a $500,000 bond.
- •Smith defeated Chase Sherman in his previous appearance for the promotion.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Smith Has Next MMA Fight Announced
"Former UFC light heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith has had his next MMA fight announced despite his recent legal troubles.Smith was arrested on July 27 in his native Nebraska on three felony charges of first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment. He has since pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released […] The post Anthony Smith Has Next MMA Fight Announced appeared first on HEAVY.
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