
Former UFC star Anthony Smith has found himself in legal trouble. He was arrested on three serious felony charges. The 38-year-old mixed marital artist has been hogging the headlines since the news of his arrest was first released. Amid the buzz, let’s take a look at what we know about his arrest.
Anthony Smith arrested could be sentenced to over 20 years in prison
Ex-UFC star Anthony Smith is currently behind bars in Nebraska. According to a report by TMZ Sports, Smith has been charged on three felony counts. The report stated that the former light heavyweight title contender was booked into a local county jail Monday, July 27, 2026 (ET), shortly before 9 PM.
According to the case filing, Anthony Smith has been charged with terroristic threats, false imprisonment (1st degree), and domestic violence causing serious bodily injury. While what led to the arrest and the details of the incident are currently unknown, the charges against Smith suggest that whatever happened was serious in nature.















