Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was arrested in Nebraska on felony charges including attempted first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment. He turned himself in following a warrant issued Monday, with a court appearance scheduled for Wednesday morning at the Sarpy County Correctional Center.
Anthony Smith faces a battery of serious felony counts following his arrest in Nebraska, according to court records and law enforcement updates confirmed by MMA Fighting. The arrest stems from an incident that prompted a warrant issued on Monday, leading the former mixed martial arts competitor to turn himself in on Tuesday night in Gretna.
Felony Charges and Jail Custody in Sarpy County
Smith was booked into the MMA Fighting following an arrest at 8:44 p.m. on Monday evening. His booking sheet covers multiple felony counts that carry substantial prison time under Nebraska state law.
According to records confirmed with court files, the specific allegations include terroristic threats, first-degree false imprisonment, and attempted first-degree domestic assault. Earlier reports from outlets such as TMZ indicated a charge of domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, but the Chief Deputy Sarpy County Attorney subsequently amended the specific charge details to attempted first-degree domestic assault.
The legal stakes are high. In Nebraska, terroristic threats and first-degree false imprisonment are classified as Class 3A felonies, which carry a maximum penalty of three years of imprisonment alongside 18 months of post-release supervision, plus fines of up to a $10,000 fine.
Athletic Career and Recent Activity
The 38-year-old fighter built a 17-year career in mixed martial arts, establishing himself among the top competitors in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. His most notable milestone inside the Octagon came in TMZ, when he challenged Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship.
After stepping away from the UFC following a knockout loss to Zhang Mingyang at UFC Kansas City, Smith briefly retired before returning to competition earlier this year at Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event in April, where he secured a first-round submission victory over Chase Sherman. Outside of active competition, he also regularly works as an analyst for broadcast teams.
Court Appearance and Next Legal Steps
Smith is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. for a bond hearing at the Sarpy County Correctional Center. As the legal process moves forward, officials have not yet released a comprehensive narrative detailing the circumstances that preceded the Monday evening arrest.
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