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The highly anticipated rematch between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann is confirmed for UFC Singapore

Sources with knowledge of the matchup have confirmed that Ryan Spann will receive another chance to face off against Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout at UFC Singapore on Aug. 26. This will be a rematch of their headline bout at UFC Vegas 37 where Smith emerged as the victor through first-round submission. Anthony Smith is positioned at number 8 while Ryan Spann is … Continue reading The highly anticipated rematch between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann is confirmed for UFC Singapore

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Anthony Smith predicts a challenging road ahead for Alex Pereira against elite UFC light heavyweight contenders

The question on everyone’s mind is whether Alex Pereira can replicate his previous achievements once more. After losing the UFC middleweight championship to Israel Adesanya in April, “Poatan” intends to go after a second UFC title at 205 pounds. This pursuit commences on July 29th, when Pereira confronts former champion Jan Blachowicz at UFC 291. Pereira already held two championship titles in separate weight divisions … Continue reading Anthony Smith predicts a challenging road ahead for Alex Pereira against elite UFC light heavyweight contenders

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Anthony Smith anticipates Amanda Nunes’ retirement and elaborates why it excites him

Although Anthony Smith does not call for Amanda Nunes to retire, he can’t help but ponder the idea. As Nunes prepares for her upcoming fight against Irene Aldana this weekend during UFC 289, Smith thinks about the end of Nunes’ career. Smith feels that Nunes has accomplished so much in her career that she can retire now and go on to do other great things. … Continue reading Anthony Smith anticipates Amanda Nunes’ retirement and elaborates why it excites him

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Philipe Lins desires to challenge Anthony Smith in his next bout, intending to demonstrate that he must retire

Philipe Lins, an undefeated Brazilian light heavyweight fighter, has been on a winning streak since moving back down to his original weight class in 2022. He is looking to retire Anthony Smith, a highly experienced fighter who has been on a losing streak lately. Lins has already rebounded with back-to-back victories over Marcin Prachnio and Ovince Saint Preux, and is ready to take on Maxim … Continue reading Philipe Lins desires to challenge Anthony Smith in his next bout, intending to demonstrate that he must retire

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Johnny Walker addresses Dana White’s critiques and expresses hesitancy towards Anthony Smith’s victory

Johnny Walker may have been triumphant over Anthony Smith earlier this month at UFC Charlotte but Walker himself was left with mixed feelings despite tying his longest winning streak under the UFC. Though he is pleased with this achievement, Walker commented “If that was the toughest guy [I’ve ever fought], that shows I’m evolving, because he didn’t put me in any risk during the fight.” … Continue reading Johnny Walker addresses Dana White’s critiques and expresses hesitancy towards Anthony Smith’s victory

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Anthony Smith believes that a potential matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman would be a challenge

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is determined to regain his title, but he will need to earn his way back up after losing two consecutive fights against Leon Edwards. Usman is interested in facing fellow welterweight Khamzat Chimaev as a big-name contender fight, but one-time light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith is unsure if it would be a favorable matchup for Usman. Chimaev’s future … Continue reading Anthony Smith believes that a potential matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman would be a challenge

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Despite losing to Johnny Walker, Anthony Smith never considered retiring from MMA, determined to not end his career on a low note

Following his unanimous decision defeat to Johnny Walker at UFC Charlotte, Anthony Smith was understandably disappointed. However, despite removing his gloves in the octagon, Smith never had any intention of retiring. UFC president Dana White initially thought that Smith might be calling it a career, but he later clarified that Smith wanted to “think about it” before making a decision. Smith revealed that he removed … Continue reading Despite losing to Johnny Walker, Anthony Smith never considered retiring from MMA, determined to not end his career on a low note

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Video Podcast Ep.16: Jailton Almeida makes quick work of Jarizinho Rozenstruik | Johnny Walker enters the top 5!

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada and Murdo Todd discuss the main event of UFC Charlotte, which saw Jailton Almeida submit Jairzinho Rozenstruik in the 1st round! Johnny Walker also found success, outpointing Anthony Smith in the co-main event.Check out the full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.16: Jailton Almeida makes quick work of Jarizinho Rozenstruik | Johnny Walker enters the top 5!

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Johnny Walker believes Anthony Smith shouldn’t retire following his bout at UFC Charlotte

At UFC Charlotte, Johnny Walker emerged as the clear victor after his fight with Anthony Smith, causing Smith to remove his gloves in a gesture that suggested he was considering retirement. Despite his loss, Walker expressed that he didn’t believe Smith should retire as he still has potential to continue fighting. He suggested that Smith could consider fighting until he was around 36 years old. … Continue reading Johnny Walker believes Anthony Smith shouldn’t retire following his bout at UFC Charlotte

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UFC Charlotte: Dana White unimpressed by Johnny Walker’s performance – says he failed to impress

Although Johnny Walker secured a win over Anthony Smith in the co-main event of UFC Charlotte, he failed to impress UFC President Dana White. The Brazilian light heavyweight had a largely dominant performance, knocking down Smith twice, but did not try to finish the fight when his opponent appeared severely weakened. Walker later explained that he hoped for more experience instead of going for a … Continue reading UFC Charlotte: Dana White unimpressed by Johnny Walker’s performance – says he failed to impress

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Johnny Walker seizes unanimous decision victory over Anthony Smith in UFC Charlotte, punishing him with powerful leg strikes

In the co-main event of UFC Charlotte, Johnny Walker showed his dominance once again by delivering a punishing performance against Anthony Smith. Walker’s calf kicks inflicted a considerable amount of damage on Smith’s leg, and he also managed to score a knockdown with his jumping knees and head kicks. Although Walker couldn’t quite finish Smith before the final horn, his performance was enough to earn … Continue reading Johnny Walker seizes unanimous decision victory over Anthony Smith in UFC Charlotte, punishing him with powerful leg strikes

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UFC Charlotte Event: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida Match Wraps Up with Impressive Outcomes

The event at UFC Charlotte saw Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida square off on Saturday. In the heavyweight main event, Rozenstruik lands another devastating knockout after his impressive 23-second stoppage of Chris Daukaus, while Almeida brings in his undefeated record in the UFC with all four wins ending in a stoppage. The co-main event was equally as exciting with one-time title challenger Anthony Smith and … Continue reading UFC Charlotte Event: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida Match Wraps Up with Impressive Outcomes

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