Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith is scheduled to take his closing stroll into the cage later this 12 months.
“Lionheart” simply returned to the cage final month at UFC 310 in Las Vegas. Anthony Smith, returning to motion for the primary time since an early loss to Roman Dorise in June, took on fellow title favourite Dominick Reyes. Sadly for a former title challenger, he went into the match with a heavy coronary heart. Just a few weeks earlier than the sport, Smith’s coach, Scott Morton, all of the sudden handed away.
Regardless of some dialogue about withdrawing, the 36-year-old continued on. In consequence, Dominick Reyes suffered a second spherical KO loss to Anthony Smith in a battle that was tough to look at. The longtime UFC gentle heavyweight champion then appeared to announce his retirement.
Nonetheless, Anthony Smith has since modified his thoughts. On his podcast earlier this month, “Lionheart” mirrored on his loss at UFC 310 and what’s subsequent. Through the dialogue, Smith acknowledged plans to proceed competing, however offered no additional particulars. In a current interview with Ariel Helwani, he answered simply that.
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UFC gentle heavyweight contender Anthony Smith reveals retirement battle scheduled for April
In an interview, Anthony Smith revealed that he solely plans to battle another time. “Lionheart” didn’t reveal who his closing opponent could be, however stated the match would happen in April. Smith added that when and the place the occasion is held is extra vital than who the opponent is.
“Sure, there’s another factor. Win, lose or draw, that is it,” Anthony Smith informed Ariel Helwani as we speak about his future within the UFC. “Sure, (the battle has already taken place), sure. No (the battle has not been introduced but), no. (I need to announce it) however I can not, I can not get fired for my final job!”
He went on to say: “…Yeah, I am going to try this. I am going to at the very least ask them if I can announce it on my podcast. Now… yeah (the battle will occur in April). Yeah, time and placement are extra vital (than the opponent). Rattling, I want that (the cardboard was held in Nebraska) would have been cool.”
What do you concentrate on these feedback from the UFC gentle heavyweight? Who would you wish to see Anthony Smith face in his subsequent battle?
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