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MMA·PREVIEW·July 29, 2026 05:21 PM ET

Anthony Smith due in court Wednesday for 8 a.m. bond hearing

The arrest-warrant affidavit remains under court seal.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read
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Anthony Smith is due back in court on Wednesday at 8am for a bond hearing. The Affidavit of Probable Cause for Issuanc Via @DamonMartin on X

What happened: Smith was booked on three felony counts in Nebraska, including terroristic threats and first-degree false imprisonment. He turned himself in Tuesday night after a warrant was issued.

Why it matters: The hearing will set the terms governing Smith’s release while the case proceeds. He previously waived a preliminary hearing, moving the case to district court for trial.

By the numbers: Smith’s MMA career spanned 17 years, including a 2019 UFC light heavyweight title challenge.

What to watch: The judge’s bond ruling and any resulting release conditions are next.

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