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Video: Ex-UFC fighter Anthony Smith stopped by barrage of punches in first fight following arrest

Anthony Smith’s return to fighting after a recent felony arrest did not go well. Smith faced PFL veteran Jordan Heiderman in the main event of Friday night’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA card in the Dominican Republic. Smith was taken down and…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 2:30 PM
Video: Ex-UFC fighter Anthony Smith stopped by barrage of punches in first fight following arrest
Key Things to Know
  • Anthony Smith lost by second-round TKO against Jordan Heiderman at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA.
  • The referee stopped the tournament main event at the 2:17 mark following a barrage of punches.
  • The bout was Smith's first fight since his July arrest on four felony charges in Nebraska.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith was stopped via second-round TKO by Jordan Heiderman in their Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA bout. Headlining the card in the Dominican Republic, Smith was taken down and hit with unanswered punches until the referee waved off the contest at 2:17.

The fight marked Smith's return to competition after being arrested in July following an alleged domestic incident with his wife in Nebraska. Smith pleaded not guilty on August 17 to four felony charges, including terroristic threats and first-degree false imprisonment, before receiving court permission to travel for the event.

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