Best fights of Anthony Smith
Over 17 years as a professional, Anthony Smith has compiled a 38-22 (35) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Anthony Smith KOs Maurício Rua
On July 22, 2018 Anthony Smith faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 29 years old with a record of 30-13, and Rua was 36 with a record of 25-10. Smith was coming off a win and Rua was on a 3-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Maurício Rua via KO in the 1st round.
2. Anthony Smith KOs Josh Neer in their 2nd fight
On January 14, 2016 Anthony Smith fought Josh Neer for the vacant VFC middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Smith was 27 years old with a record of 24-11, and Neer was 32 with a record of 36-15-1. Smith was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Neer was on a 2-fight losing streak. Smith stopped Josh Neer via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Anthony Smith loses to Jon Jones via unanimous decision
On March 2, 2019 Anthony Smith fought Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 32-13, and Jones was 31 with a record of 23-1. Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jones was coming off a win. Smith lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jones.
4. Anthony Smith submits Ryan Spann
On September 18, 2021 Anthony Smith faced Ryan Spann in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 33 years old with a record of 35-16, and Spann was 30 with a record of 19-6. Smith was on a 2-fight winning streak and Spann was coming off a win. Smith submitted Ryan Spann via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Anthony Smith KOs Eric Schambari
On June 4, 2011 Anthony Smith faced Eric Schambari in a middleweight bout. Smith was 22 years old with a record of 12-7, and Schambari was 33 with a record of 15-2. Both Smith and Schambari were on a 3-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Eric Schambari via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Anthony Smith submits Alexander Gustafsson
On June 1, 2019 Anthony Smith faced Alexander Gustafsson in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 30 years old with a record of 32-14, and Gustafsson was 32 with a record of 18-5. Both Smith and Gustafsson were coming off a loss. Smith submitted Alexander Gustafsson via rear-naked choke in the 4th round.
7. Anthony Smith KOs Jimmy Crute
On April 24, 2021 Anthony Smith faced Jimmy Crute in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 34-16, and Crute was 25 with a record of 12-1. Smith was coming off a win and Crute was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith stopped Jimmy Crute via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Anthony Smith submits Vitor Petrino
On May 4, 2024 Anthony Smith faced Vitor Petrino in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 35 years old with a record of 37-19, and Petrino was 26 with a record of 11-0. Smith was coming off a loss, while Petrino was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Smith submitted Vitor Petrino via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Anthony Smith submits Devin Clark
On November 28, 2020 Anthony Smith faced Devin Clark in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 32 years old with a record of 33-16, and Clark was 30 with a record of 12-4. Smith was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Clark was on a 2-fight winning streak. Smith submitted Devin Clark via triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Anthony Smith loses to Glover Teixeira via KO
On May 13, 2020 Anthony Smith faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Smith was 31 years old with a record of 33-14, and Teixeira was 40 with a record of 30-7. Smith was coming off a win and Teixeira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Teixeira stopped Smith via TKO in the 5th round.