Anthony
Smith
17-8-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 5 fights.
Record: 17-8-0
Summary: Standup, jiu jitsu

Fighter Info

Nickname: Lionheart
From: Corpus Christi, Texas USA
Fights Out Of: Omaha, Nebraska USA
Age: 24
Height: 6' 4" ( 193 cm )
Weight: 185 lb ( 84 kg )

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Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
Antonio Braga Neto Jun 8, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Anthony Smith -- -- -- --
Loss
Roger Gracie Jan 12, 2013
18 1 1 2 R2 Submission
Anthony Smith 19 0 0 0
Win
Lumumba Sayers Aug 18, 2012
1 1 0 0 R1 Submission
Anthony Smith 12 0 3 1
Loss
Adlan Amagov
Strikeforce Challengers 20
Nov 18, 2011
16 1 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Anthony Smith 4 0 0 0
Win
Ben Lagman
Strikeforce Challengers 17
Jul 22, 2011
-- -- -- -- R2 KO/TKO
Anthony Smith -- -- -- --

Biography

TRAINING: A typical day of training is intense. Strength and conditioning at 6am, technique in the afternoon and team practice/sparring at night, 6 days a week.

Thoughts on opponent, Antonio Braga Neto? Antonio Neto is a great competitor/opponent. It's obvious that his Jiu-Jitsu is his strong point, but I've already fought the best BJJ competitor on the planet, so that doesn't worry me. It's a good style matchup as long as I impose my game plan and will on him. I'm very excited for this fight and I think it has fight of the night written all over it.

When and why did you start training for fighting? 2006. I was just a rowdy teenager that wanted to fight without getting in trouble. I didn’t expect anything to become of it. I hooked up with my management team (Disorderly Conduct Management) and began going to Premier Combat Center (Head Coach UFC vet Ryan Jensen) I excelled at training and learning all the aspects of MMA and loved it. Now, fighting is my profession and I can honestly say it probably saved my life.

What ranks and titles have you held? I am currently Ranked 26th in the World on www.fightmatrix.com at middleweight.  I am the XKL Middleweight Champion. I am the Cornhusker Fight Club Middleweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? Mom

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is a dream come true. I've been through so many trials and tribulations in life. I had my chance so many times and always came up short. It's finally my chance to show the world what I'm capable of and make my mark. I don't really feel like I'm fighting for the viewers or crowd though in this first fight; I'm fighting to show Dana and the UFC that I belong there and I will be a future star. My goal is to make an impression on them. This is my shot to change my life forever. It's gonna take more than Antonio Neto to stop me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No, I have always been a fighter

What was your job before you started fighting? I turned pro at 19; this has been my only Job. I have been paying my dues, grinding,and living off of this sport I LOVE!

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Fought over 30 amateur fights and won every local promotion’s belt in Nebraska

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Gracie Barra Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Head kicks

•    Pro since 2008

•    Nine wins by KO, seven by submission

•    Has won three of his last four

•    Nine first round finishes

Career

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