Anthony Smith arrested on three felony charges
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Key Points:
- Former UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith was arrested in Nebraska on three felony charges: terroristic threats, false imprisonment, and first-degree domestic violence assault.
- Smith, 38, is currently in custody at Sarpy County Jail and is expected to appear before a judge by Friday.
- Smith last competed in the UFC in April 2023, losing to Zhang Mingyang, and also participated in Gamebred Bareknuckle later that month.
- He made his UFC debut in 2016, fought 24 times in the promotion, and holds an overall MMA record of 39 wins and 22 losses.
- In addition to fighting, Smith has worked as an analyst on UFC broadcasts.
