I Went Into That Fight Ready To Die When Anthony Smith Had To Fight Off An Intruder Who Broke Into His Home In The Middle Of The Night

Watch footage of the incident below:

Smith later commented on the situation. He said that he tried to control the intruder to protect his family.

Watch his full interview with ESPN MMA below:

Anthony Smith recently beat Ryan Spann at UFC Vegas 37. ‘Lionheart’ secured a first-round submission victory (rear-naked choke). The win now firmly places Smith within reach of another shot at the light heavyweight title.

Anthony Smith fought Glover Teixeira the month after the terrible experience

Anthony Smith was originally scheduled to face Glover Teixeira on April 25, 2020, just five days after the intruder entered his home. The bout was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rescheduled for May 13.

Teixeira secured the victory in the fifth and final round in the thrilling main event of UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira. The Brazilian finished ‘Lionheart’ at the 1:04 mark of the final frame.

Watch the finish below:

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