Jorge Masvidal to promote Anthony Smith fight after recent arrest
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Key Points:
- Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith is scheduled to fight Jordan Heiderman in the semifinal round of the Gamebred Bare Knuckle MMA heavyweight tournament on October 2 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
- Smith's booking comes less than six weeks after his high-profile arrest on three felony domestic violence charges, to which he has pled not guilty.
- The promotion, led by former UFC BMF champion Jorge Masvidal, addressed the controversy surrounding Smith's participation amid his legal issues.
- Smith has publicly reunited with his family following the arrest, while the promotion's president Lex McMahon released a statement regarding the situation.
