Former
Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Anthony
Smith has been arrested on multiple charges.
Anthony Smith remains in custody after his arrest in Nebraska
on multiple criminal charges
Smith (39-22) was arrested in Sarpy County, Nebraska, on charges of
terroristic threat, 1st degree false imprisonment and domestic
violence causing serious bodily injury. The former UFC light
heavyweight title challenger currently remains in police custody in
Sarpy County.
Terroristic threat and 1st degree false imprisonment carry a
maximum of three years in prison, plus fines and post-release
supervision. Meanwhile, the domestic violence charge can result in
a maximum of 20 years in prison.
Smith left the UFC on a three-fight slump following a loss to
Mingyang
Zhang last year. “Lionheart” returned to competition this past
April, scoring a submission win in Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.
🚨 Anthony
Smith was arrested in Nebraska yesterday on three felony
charges– Domestic violence causing serious bodily injury
– False imprisonment (1st degree)
– Terroristic threats pic.twitter.com/gjRToPOm98— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS)
July 28, 2026