Matt Brown condemns toxic reaction to Anthony Smith arrest

Smith faces three felony charges in Nebraska

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read

Matt Brown blasts toxic reaction to Anthony Smith’s recent arrest: 📰 https://t.co/wG3DxBDCsD https://t.co/jMljYqBnKy Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Following his first court hearing, Anthony Smith posted $500,000 bond and was released from custody.

Why it matters: Smith retired from UFC competition in 2025, returned for a bare-knuckle MMA bout in April and has served as a UFC broadcast analyst.

By the numbers: The charges are attempted first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats and first-degree false imprisonment.

What to watch: Smith’s next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 17.

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