Anthony Smith has entered a not guilty plea following his arrest in July. A status hearing that had been scheduled for today was cancelled, and Smith has been ordered to appear in court for the next status hearing on September 21.
Anthony Smith, the UFC light heavyweight contender known as "Lionheart," entered a not guilty plea following his arrest in July, with a court status hearing now scheduled for September 21 after a previously planned hearing was cancelled.
Smith, 38, is an American fighter out of Factory X who competes in the light heavyweight division. He carries a professional record of 38-22-0 and has been one of the more durable and experienced figures in the 205-pound weight class over the course of his career. Standing six-foot-four with a 76-inch reach, Smith fights out of an orthodox stance and averages 3.19 significant strikes landed per minute with a striking accuracy of 49 percent. He also contributes on the grappling side, averaging 0.6 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- The legal proceedings introduce uncertainty around Smith's availability to compete going forward
- A status hearing on September 21 will be the next indication of how the case develops
- Smith's future scheduling within the light heavyweight division may hinge on the outcome of the court process
