Matt Brown rebukes toxic reaction to Anthony Smith arrest

A court set Smith's bail at $500,000.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 91 min read

Matt Brown blasts toxic reaction to Anthony Smith’s recent arrest: "I know Anthony personally. I know his character. kn Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Brown said he knows Smith personally and considers him a good person, while acknowledging that good people can make serious mistakes.

Why it matters: The comments distinguish Smith's character from alleged conduct while his felony case remains active.

By the numbers: Smith faces three felony charges.

What to watch: Smith's case has moved to district court after he waived a preliminary hearing.

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