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At UFC Atlanta, fighters accused Rodolfo Bellato of faking an injury after a controversial illegal upkick by Paul Craig, with many, including Justin Gaethje and Anthony Smith, calling it the biggest flop in MMA history and criticizing Bellato's actions as a cheap attempt to win by deception.
Anthony Smith, after an emotional loss to Dominick Reyes at UFC 310, is contemplating a final fight to properly conclude his MMA career. Despite knowing he wasn't in the right condition to fight, Smith pushed through, driven by the recent loss of his friend and coach, Scott Morton. During the fight, Smith experienced a moment of doubt about his abilities, leading him to consider one last fight under the right circumstances for a proper sendoff. His friend Michael Bisping supports the idea of a final match.
Anthony Smith reflected on his loss to Dominick Reyes at UFC 310, attributing his performance to the grief of losing his close friend and coach, Scott Morton. Smith admitted he wasn't in the right mental state to fight and questioned his future in the sport, contemplating retirement. Despite recognizing Reyes' tactics during the fight, Smith felt disconnected and impatient, leading to his defeat. He expressed a desire to feel something beyond his grief and left open the possibility of one final fight under the right circumstances.
Roman Dolidze will replace Carlos Ulberg on eight days' notice to fight Anthony Smith at UFC 303 in Las Vegas. Dolidze, moving up a weight class, has had a challenging year after a strong 2022, while Smith aims to build on his recent first-round submission victory.
Carlos Ulberg has withdrawn from his UFC 303 bout against Anthony Smith, and Roman Dolidze will step in as his replacement. Dolidze, who has a record of 12-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC, returns to light heavyweight to face Smith, who recently submitted Vitor Petrino at UFC 301. The UFC confirmed the change following an initial report from Vestnik MMA.
Carlos Ulberg has withdrawn from his UFC 303 bout with Anthony Smith due to an undisclosed injury. Roman Dolidze is set to replace Ulberg, and the new matchup has been confirmed by the UFC. This change follows a series of replacements for the June 29 event, which is headlined by a light heavyweight championship rematch between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka.
Anthony Smith apologizes to fans after being knocked out by Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Vegas 83, acknowledging Rountree's impressive performance. Smith refrains from making any definitive statements about his career, but expresses gratitude to his supporters. Rountree, who took the fight on short notice, calls out light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira after securing his fifth consecutive win in the octagon.
Khalil Rountree emerges as the biggest winner at UFC Vegas 83 with a knockout victory over Anthony Smith, earning his fifth straight win and a $50,000 post-fight bonus. Tim Elliott also impresses with a first-round submission win, while Song Yadong dominates Chris Gutierrez for a unanimous decision victory. Anthony Smith suffers a devastating loss, putting him at 1-3 in his last four fights and potentially out of the Top 10 rankings.
Song Yadong secures a dominant win over Chris Gutierrez in the bantamweight main event at UFC Vegas 83, while Khalil Rountree steals the show with a third-round finish of Anthony Smith in the co-main event. Rountree calls out light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, and MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Eric Jackman discuss the event, including Song's win, Rountree's title prospects, and other notable performances.
Khalil Rountree Jr. earned a $50,000 bonus for his third-round knockout victory over Anthony Smith in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 83. Three other fighters, Nasrat Haqparast, Tim Elliott, and Hyunsung Park, also received $50,000 bonuses for their impressive performances on the card.
Khalil Rountree extends his winning streak to five consecutive fights in the light heavyweight division with a third-round TKO victory over Anthony Smith at UFC Fight Night 233. Social media reacts to Rountree's impressive performance, praising his heavy and fast hands, while some question Smith's strategy of engaging in a kickboxing match with Rountree. Rountree's power and restraint in not delivering more shots after the knockout are also commended.
Khalil Rountree Jr. knocks out Anthony Smith in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 83, calling out Alex Pereira for his next fight. Rountree displayed his power and precision, landing a perfectly timed uppercut and a devastating left hand to finish Smith in the third round. With his fifth consecutive win, Rountree sets his sights on the new UFC light heavyweight champion, Pereira.
Khalil Rountree defeats Anthony Smith by third-round TKO at UFC Fight Night 233, extending his winning streak to five. Rountree calls for a title shot against Alex Pereira, expressing his desire to become a champion in his hometown of Las Vegas. Smith, who stepped in as a replacement on short notice, falls to 1-3 in his last four fights.
UFC Vegas 83, originally scheduled to take place in China, will now be held in Las Vegas. The main event features bantamweights Song Yadong and Chris Gutierrez, with Song looking to move up the rankings. Anthony Smith takes on Khalil Rountree in a light heavyweight bout, Nasrat Haqparast faces Jamie Mullarkey in a lightweight matchup, Tim Elliott steps in on short notice to fight Sumudaerji in a flyweight clash, and Jun Yong Park goes for his fifth-straight win against Andre Muniz in the middleweight division. The preliminary card begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Anthony Smith is hopeful that Alex Pereira will call him out for a fight at UFC 295, as he is currently unsure of his next opponent. Smith had previously criticized Pereira's move to the light heavyweight division, but believes that Pereira's striking skills will give him an advantage against Jiri Prochazka. Smith is open to any type of fight and is ready to prove his point about moving up in weight.