anthony smith The American MMA fighter returns to UFC 301 after losing three of his last five UFC bouts. “Lionheart” competes in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. He started fighting at the age of eight, and the Texas native hasn't looked back since. He competed in organizations such as Bellator, Cage Fury Fighting Championships, and Strikeforce. Before joining the UFC. Ranked in 10th place A walkaround fighter in the UFC light heavyweight division weighing between 220 and 230 pounds. Winner of Performance of the Night and Fighter of the N six timesI agree, one time.
The 35-year-old is coming off a win over Ryan. span, Jimmy Crute, Devin Clark, Tim Williams, Brian green To name a few examples:. However, although he experienced defeat against many people, he never gave up. Here are some of his losses in the UFC.
From Khalil Rountree Jr. to Johnny Walker: Anthony Smith's latest string of losses
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Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Smith at UFC Fight Night 233, the latter knocked out In the third round. Rountree Jr. also tried to end the fight with a hammer punch, but the referee called it over.of “Lionheart” admitted that he suddenly challenged Khalil to a fight. which one It wasn't his best idea. “I knew he was going to be fast, but I was shocked at how fast he was and how fast he went from zero to 100.” he said on Michael Bisping's YouTube channel.
As for the fight with Johnny Walker, it started at UFC Fight Night 2023.Walker defeated Smith Unanimous decision after 3 rounds and 5 minutes. It was a one-sided unanimous decision, with Walker winning and Smith unable to retain his fifth place. He also revealed that he won't be retiring immediately just because he lost. He promised that Smith would return with a better strategy.
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Apart from this, his Biggest He lost against Jon Jones.
Anthony Smith's losses against Jon Jones, Glover Teixeira, Thiago Santos and other top fighters
The bout with Jon Jones took place in the UFC light heavyweight category. “Lionheart” fought against Jon Jones at UFC 235 in Las Vegas in March 2019. During the five-round match, Smith lost Passed by Jones by unanimous decision. Notably, Jones faced a two-point deduction for an illegal knee jive against Smith.
Thiago Santos linked arms with Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night 2018.Smith lost In round 2, he won by KO/TKO within 1 minute and 3 seconds. However, the battle was so fierce that both sides won. warrior Night bonus. “Lionheart” faced Glover Teixeira at Fight Night in May 2020, with Smith falling to the ground via KO/TKO within 1 minute and 4 seconds in round five.
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these are some of them Selection subjects The loss experienced by Smith. However, there were others.
Anthony Smith's other losses outside of the UFC
Smith's other losses were adverse. Antonio Braga Neto, Cesar Ferreiraand Magomed Ankalaev. As for Braga Neto, this was Lionheart's debut at UFC on FUEL in 2013. Braga Neto defeated his opponent with a submission and knee punch in 1 minute and 52 seconds.
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Ankalaev to face Smith at UFC 277 and Smith As for Ferreira, his bout took place on The Ultimate Fighter in 2016. and Smith lost by unanimous decision.
But even after these losses, he standing strong And he returns to UFC 301 with a new strategy. in place.he changed the procedure and The 35-year-old is willing to take on any fight. All at once Instead of rushing through it. Let's see if he can win at UFC 301 and cement his name once again.
