Anthony Smith (fighter)

Anthony Smith
Born July 26, 1988
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Other names Lionheart
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Light Heavyweight (205 lb)
Reach 77.5 in (197 cm)
Fighting out of Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Team Disorderly Conduct
Years active 2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 32
Wins 21
By knockout 8
By submission 11
By decision 1
Unknown 1
Losses 11
By knockout 6
By submission 5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Anthony Smith (born July 26, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Smith started his career in 2008 and fought mainly for local promotions in the midwestern United States. He compiled a professional record of 13-7, with wins against WEC veterans Logan Clark, Eric Schambari and losses to UFC veterans Jake Hecht and Jesse Forbes, before signing with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

Smith made his Strikeforce debut on July 22, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III against Ben Lagman, replacing an injured Louis Taylor.[1][2] He won via KO in the second round.

Smith faced Adlan Amagov on November 18, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers.[3] He lost via KO in the first round.

Smith faced Lumumba Sayers on August 18, 2012 at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman.[4] He won via submission in the first round.

Smith faced Roger Gracie on January 12, 2013 at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine.[5] He lost via submission in the second round.

After the end of Strikeforce, Smith moved to UFC.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his debut, Smith faced Antônio Braga Neto on June 8, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10. He lost the fight via kneebar submission in the first round.[7] He was subsequently released from the UFC.[8]

Bellator MMA

On April 18, 2014, Smith made his Bellator MMA debut facing Victor Moreno at Bellator 117 winning via triangle choke submission in the second round.

Smith faced Brian Green on October 17, 2014 at Bellator 129.[9] He won via unanimous decision.

Personal life

Smith is married and has children, two daughters.[10]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–11 Tim Williams Submission (inverted armbar) CFFC 46: Williams vs. Smith February 28, 2015 2 1:15 Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Won CFFC Middleweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–11 Andrew Kapel Submission (rear-naked choke) EB: Beatdown at 4 Bears 12 November 29, 2014 1 2:18 New Town, North Dakota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–11 Brian Green Decision (unanimous) Bellator 129 October 17, 2014 3 5:00 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–11 Victor Moreno Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 117 April 18, 2014 2 0:59 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 17–11 Josh Neer Submission (rear-naked choke) VFC 41 December 14, 2013 3 3:48 Ralston, Nebraska, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 17–10 Antônio Braga Neto Submission (kneebar) UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum June 8, 2013 1 1:52 Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 17–9 Roger Gracie Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine January 12, 2013 2 3:16 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–8 Lumumba Sayers Submission (triangle choke) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 1 3:52 San Diego, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–8 Richard White TKO (punches) Disorderly Conduct: Fireworks June 30, 2012 1 2:35 Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–8 Ian Berg Submission (arm-triangle choke) VFC: Victory Fighting Championship 37 April 13, 2012 2 2:01 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14–8 Adlan Amagov KO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 1 2:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 188 lb Catchweight; Smith missed weight.[11]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–7 Ben Lagman KO (punch) Strikeforce Challengers: Bowling vs. Voelker III July 22, 2011 2 0:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–7 Curtis Johnson KO (punches) CFC 6: Slugfest July 9, 2011 1 3:13 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–7 Eric Schambari TKO (punches) C3 Fights: MMA Championship Fights June 4, 2011 1 1:46 Concho, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–7 Matt Gabel Submission (triangle choke) EC: Extreme Challenge 181 April 15, 2011 1 1:50 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–7 Demetrius Richards TKO (punches) Extreme Challenge: Bad Blood February 11, 2011 2 2:07 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–7 Ben Crowder KO (punch) CFC 2: Season's Beatings December 17, 2010 1 1:09 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–7 Jesse Forbes TKO (punches) Crowbar MMA: Fall Brawl September 11, 2010 2 1:28 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–6 Logan Clark TKO (doctor stoppage) Seconds Out / Vivid MMA: Havoc at the Hyatt 2 June 19, 2010 2 2:22 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–6 Lucas St. Claire Submission (armbar) MF: Max Fights 10 May 8, 2010 1 3:19 East Grand Forks, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–6 Mike George KO (punch) TriState Cage Fights: Island Warfare April 17, 2010 1 0:22 Grand Island, Nebraska, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–6 Jake Hecht TKO (punches) VFC 30: Night of Champions February 5, 2010 3 4:35 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–5 Mike Pitz Submission (punches) FCI: Fight Club Inc. July 25, 2009 2 3:21 Addison, Illinois, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–4 Chaun Sims TKO (punches) Fight To Win: Colorado vs. Nebraska March 14, 2009 2 2:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–3 Brian Monahan Submission (armbar) VFC 26: Onslaught February 20, 2009 1 N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 Rico Washington Sr. Submission (punches) MCS: Minnesota Combat Sports January 9, 2009 1 0:54 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–2 Charley Lynch TKO (punches) Brutaal: Fight Night November 6, 2008 1 3:12 Maplewood, Minnesota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Chuck Parmelee Submission Torment: MMA September 20, 2008 2 1:26 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 3–1 Chuck Parmelee TKO (punches) TCF: TriState Cage Fights June 14, 2008 2 N/A South Dakota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Ricky Duvall N/A VFC 23: Validation May 9, 2008 N/A N/A Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Jeremy Shepherd Submission PP: Pugilistic Productions March 22, 2008 2 2:13 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Dave Moran Submission (armbar) VFC 22: Ascension February 29, 2008 2 1:19 Iowa, United States

References

  1. ↑ With Louis Taylor out, Anthony Smith faces Ben Lagman at Strikeforce Challengers 17 by John Morgan (MMAJunkie.com) on July 13, 2011
  2. ↑ Strikeforce payouts and salaries for 'Voelker vs Bowling 3' event fighters on July 23 by Jesse Holland (MMAMania.com) on July 25, 2011
  3. ↑ Strikeforce Challengers 20 results recap for 'Britt vs Sayers' event on Nov. 18 by Adam Guillen Jr. (MMAMania.com) on November 19, 2011
  4. ↑ Strikeforce: Rousey Vs Kaufman Results – Fan Reaction by David King (sports.yahoo.com) on August 19, 2012
  5. ↑ Roger Gracie vs Anthony Smith joins Jan. 12 Strikeforce: Champions' card MMAJunkie.com (November 29, 2012)
  6. ↑ John Morgan (March 18, 2013). "Waiting for UFC call, Anthony Smith eyes fights with Brunson, Lombard or Herman". mmajunkie.com.
  7. ↑ Matt Erickson (June 8, 2013). "UFC on FUEL TV 10 results: Antonio Braga Neto taps Anthony Smith with kneebar". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  8. ↑ Mike Bohn (2013-06-23). "Report: Karlos Vemola and Nah-Shon Burrell among six fighters released from the UFC". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
  9. ↑ "Bellator 129 Headlined by Neer vs. Bradley".
  10. ↑ http://combatpress.com/2015/02/cffc-title-challenger-anthony-smith-making-his-kids-proud/
  11. ↑ Strikeforce Challengers 20 weigh-in results: Ronda Rousey, Antwain Britt and others reach target by Luke Thomas (MMA.SBNation.com) on November 17, 2011