Anthony Smith released on $500K bail, ex-UFC fighter currently facing 3 felony charges

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was released from Sarpy County Jail in Nebraska after posting a $500,000 bond following his first hearing on Wednesday morning. Smith is currently facing three felony charges, though the specific nature of the charges was not detailed in the excerpt. The 38-year-old, who has also worked as a UFC analyst, appeared at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba as recently as April 18, 2026.