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Light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith lets Johnny Walker know what’s up in response to his multiple callouts. Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger …read more
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Anthony Smith isn’t targeting Johnny Walker as his next opponent but if that’s what the UFC wants, he’s down to fight.
Just after …read more
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Anthony Smith is getting tired of the callouts.
The former UFC light heavyweight title challenger seems to be fed up with Johnny Walker for angling fights with him through the media. …read more
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UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith says that he will “beat the sh*t” out of Johnny Walker if they end up fighting. Walker picked up a first-round TKO win over …read more
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Johnny Walker has his eyes set on Anthony Smith. The fan-favorite returned to the win column at UFC Vegas 11 with a first-round TKO win over Ryan Spann. Yet, the …read more
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UFC light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker says he is interested in fighting former title challenger Anthony Smith next. Walker defeated Ryan Spann via first-round TKO in a crazy back-and-forth brawl …read more
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The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC Vegas 8 card are in, and surprisingly, Anthony Smith has only been benched for 45 days. Smith took on Aleksandar Rakic in the …read more
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The UFC Vegas 8 suspensions are in as two fighters receive possible six-month sits while Anthony Smith is only suspended 45 days. In the main event, Aleksandar Rakic dominated Smith …read more
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UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith says he’s having a tough time recovering from his recent decision loss to Aleksandar Rakic. Smith and Rakic collided in the main event of …read more
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Check out episode 14 of Between the Links as Mike Heck moderates the matchup between MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Jose Youngs as they …read more
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By his own account, it sounds like Aleksandar Rakic was pretty pleased with his dominating win over Anthony Smith. Which is why he decided …read more
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In the main event of UFC Vegas 8, Anthony Smith was making a quick turnaround to take on the rising contender in Aleksandar Rakic. Both men were looking to get …read more
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Currently on a two-fight skid, Anthony Smith is thinking about dropping back to 185 pounds. It took Anthony Smith a full decade …read more
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Anthony Smith is unsure of his next move following a loss to Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event. At UFC on ESPN+ 33, Anthony Smith looked …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Aleksander Rakic after UFC on ESPN+ 33 win?)
Anthony Smith is on the first two-fight skid of his UFC career after his main …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Anthony Smith after UFC on ESPN+ 33 loss?)
Aleksandar Rakic earned the biggest win of his career Saturday when he outworked Anthony Smith …read more
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What mattered most at UFC on ESPN+ 33 in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings … …read more
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For the second time in a row Anthony Smith has been taken down and handled by a bigger light heavyweight, making …read more
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LAS VEGAS – Aleksandar Rakic thinks he’s now right in the title mix in the UFC’s light heavyweight division after his lop-sided decision win over Anthony Smith.
Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 …read more
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UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith is open to switching weight classes following a one-sided loss to Aleksandar Rakic at UFC on ESPN+ 33. In the main event of the evening …read more
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Following a second straight loss in the UFC, Anthony Smith is reassessing his future.
The former light heavyweight title contender suffered a …read more
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The main event of UFC Vegas 8 provided little spark as Aleksandar Rakic dominated Anthony Smith to win a decision. In a fight with …read more
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Anthony Smith could feel the difference between himself and Aleksandar Rakic at UFC on ESPN+ 33, and that has him contemplating a change to his career.
On Saturday night, Smith simply …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic moved into light heavyweight contender status on Saturday by defeating former title challenger Anthony Smith in the UFC Vegas 8 main event. Rakic dismantled Smith with leg kicks …read more
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In his first UFC main event, Aleksandar Rakic picked up arguably the biggest win of his career.
The light heavyweight prospect punished former title contender …read more
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Check out the full fight video highlights of Aleksandar Rakic vs. Anthony Smith from the UFC Vegas 8 main event. UFC Vegas 8 is …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic scored the biggest win of his career on Saturday when he defeated Anthony Smith in the UFC on ESPN+ 33 main event.
Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) rebounded from …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic defeated Anthony Smith via unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 8. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout. In a surprising performance, …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic had his quick rise in the UFC’s light heavyweight division interrupted in December 2019, but now may find himself right back in the mix.
Rakic (13-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic grinds down Anthony Smith to a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 175 on Saturday in Las Vegas. …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic called for a shot at the light heavyweight title after beating Anthony Smith on Saturday night. …read more
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Light heavyweight contenders Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic headlined Saturday’s UFC Vegas 8 fight card at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. Both fighters were looking to rebound from loses …read more
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Entering the main event of UFC Vegas 8, fans expected violence from a pair of light heavyweights looking to get back into the win …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic just dominated Anthony Smith for three-rounds in the UFC Vegas 8 main event. The UFC Vegas 8 main card has …read more
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Tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 event was headlined by a key light heavyweight bout featuring former title challenger Anthony Smith taking on Aleksandar Rakic. Smith (33-15 MMA) had entered tonight’s UFC …read more
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Watch Aleksandar Rakic vs. Anthony Smith full fight video highlights from UFC Vegas 8’s main event, courtesy of the UFC.
UFC Vegas 8 took …read more
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Tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 event is headlined by a key light heavyweight fight featuring former title challenger Anthony Smith taking on Aleksandar Rakic. Smith (33-15 MMA) will enter tonight’s UFC …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic and Anthony Smith face off tonight (Sat. Aug. 29, 2020) in a main event Light Heavyweight clash from inside UFC APEX in …read more
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This is the UFC Vegas 8 live blog for Anthony Smith vs. Alexander Rakic, the light heavyweight headliner for Saturday’s fight card at UFC …read more
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The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 8 event, a ten-bout fight card headlined by a light heavyweight tilt between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic. Smith (33-15 MMA) …read more
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Watch Anthony Smith vs. Volkan Oezdemir full fight video to see Smith punch his ticket to a title shot with a dramatic submission finish of Oezdemir at …read more
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Check out the betting odds for tonight’s UFC VEGAS 8 card, where, Aleksandar Rakic over Anthony Smith in the main event. It’s time for …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight strikers Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic will clash TONIGHT (Sat., Aug. 29, 2020) at UFC …read more
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When Max Rohskopf quit on the stool in his UFC debut, there were a lot of mixed opinions about his actions but one fighter …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
With Jon Jones out of the picture, an intriguing light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic just got a whole lot more interesting.
Saturday’s …read more
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Heavy-handed Austrian, Aleksandar Rakic, will throw down with longtime veteran, Anthony Smith, this Saturday (Aug. 29, 2020) at UFC Vegas …read more
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Anthony Smith would still love an opportunity to be locked in a cage with Luke Rockhold. UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith will be facing Aleksandar Rakic in the UFC Fight …read more
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Smith
vs.
Rakic
Lawler
vs.
Magny
Grasso
vs.
Kim
Algeo
vs.
Lamas
Ankalaev
vs.
Cutelaba
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2020: 85-57
Rakic
(57%)
Lawler
(57%)
Grasso
(71%)
Lamas
(79%)
Ankalaev
(67%)
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2020: 97-45
Rakic
Lawler
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2020: 96-46
Rakic
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
2020: 95-47
Rakic
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Simon Head
@simonhead
2020: 94-48
2019 Champion*
Rakic
Lawler
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
2020: 93-49
2017 Champion
Smith
Lawler
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
2020: 92-50
Rakic
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2020: 91-51
2014 Champion
Smith
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Dave Doyle
@davedoylemma
2020: 90-52
Smith
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Cutelaba
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2020: 90-52
Rakic
Magny
Grasso
Lamas
Ankalaev
Ken …read more
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UFC light heavyweight contender Aleksandar Rakic intends on making Anthony Smith “pay” for what he says was a brutal training camp. Rakic takes on Smith in the main event of …read more
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MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC on ESPN+ 33.
UFC on ESPN+ 33 takes place Saturday at …read more
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Get the low down on the hard-hitting UFC action in Vegas, headlined by former title challenger Anthony Smith looking to claw his way back to …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic spent two months in a grueling training camp and he intends to make Anthony Smith pay for all the hard work he put in
Read the Full Article …read more
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Episode No. 283 of “The MMA Road Show with John Morgan” podcast is now available for streaming and download.
MMA Junkie lead staff reporter John Morgan hosts the show while traveling …read more
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Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
UFC VEGAS 8: See who makes and misses on the scales ahead of the UFC’s next APEX based offering. The UFC continues to roll onside …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Despite appearances, Anthony Smith actually didn’t suffer all that much physically in the aftermath of his loss to Glover Teixeira in May.
Actually, the former light …read more
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Jon Jones explains why he dropped the light heavyweight title, which former opponent Anthony Smith praised him for. If …read more
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Less than four months after a brutal defeat, Anthony Smith returns to face Aleksandar Rakic in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Jon Jones is receiving praise from perhaps an unexpected source, former opponent and recent verbal sparring partner Anthony Smith. This Saturday at UFC Fight Night 175, Anthony Smith will be …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) booked the light heavyweight showdown between Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic all the way back in June, …read more
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In the main event of UFC Vegas 8, Anthony Smith is returning just three months after his loss to Glover Teixeira to take on Aleksandar Rakic. Heading into the fight, …read more
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Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight title challenger, Anthony Smith, will throw down opposite up-and-coming knockout artist, Aleksandar Rakic, …read more
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UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith has given his thoughts on Jon Jones vacating the Light Heavyweight Championship. Smith, 32, is hoping to get back to winning ways this Saturday when …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Anthony Smith is still interested in a fight with Luke Rockhold. Ahead of Rockhold moving up to the light heavyweight division, he trashed Anthony Smith. He claimed he would be …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Aleksandar Rakic hopes to get into title contention with a win over Anthony Smith at UFC Vegas 8 this weekend. But a shot at the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
LAS VEGAS – Perhaps lost among his disappointing May loss to Glover Teixeira was just how good Anthony Smith looked and felt before things veered completely off the tracks.
For a …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Aleksandar Rakic steps into the Octagon this weekend at UFC on ESPN+ 33 (aka UFC Vegas 8), where he faces Anthony Smith in the main event. It’s an opportunity for …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith believes he’s quite close to another shot at the division’s ultimate prize. Smith, who lost a decision to Jon Jones in a …read more
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Coming off a loss and receiving a title shot last year, it may appear that Anthony Smith is out of the light heavyweight title picture, but all that can change …read more
Source:: MMANews
Anthony Smith was on a charge when he faced Volkan Oezdemir in the main event at UFC Fight Night 138 in Moncton back in October 2018.
“Lionheart” had taken the decision …read more
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Dive deep into the entire UFC Vegas 8 card with this edition of Fight by Fight, featuring Anthony Smith vs Aleksandar Rakic
Read the Full Article Here …read more
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Aleksandar Rakic knows the stakes are high for his UFC Vegas 8 main event against Anthony Smith. Rakic is coming off a controversial decision loss to Volkan Oezdemir but is …read more
Source:: MMANews
With the UFC light heavyweight title now vacant, Anthony Smith and Aleksandar Rakic will be vying for top contention.
Smith vs. Rakic will headline UFC on ESPN+ 33 on Saturday in …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Aleksandar Rakic is expecting a drawn-out war against Anthony Smith.
Rakic (12-2 MMA, 4-1 UFC) faces Smith (33-15 MMA, 8-5 UFC) in a three-round main event clash Saturday at UFC on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 33 event in Las Vegas.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for …read more
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UFC
UFC will continue its late summer tour inside the APEX facility in Las Vegas for another round of MMA events, as light heavyweight contenders Anthony Smith and Aleksandar …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Anthony Smith is wary of Aleksandar Rakic’s power but doesn’t see too many things he should worry about.
Smith (32-15 MMA, 8-5 UFC), who’s been campaigning for a fight with Corey …read more
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A previously reported light-heavyweight matchup between Anthony Smith and Alexander Rakic will now headline UFC Vegas 8 on Aug. 29 in Las Vegas. …read more
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UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith gets a headline slot in his return to action. During last night’s UFC 252 broadcast …read more
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Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith will be back in action when he takes on rising contender Aleksandar Rakic in the main event …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Anthony Smith wanted to return a lot sooner following his loss to Glover Teixeira in May. In the main event on May 13, Smith was looking to extend his winning …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com