Former UFC title -Uitdager Anthony Smith says that his opponent will surprise you before his upcoming pension fight.
Anthony Smith takes his last walk to and from the UFC Octagon in weeks against an opponent. After having initially plagued a patched defeat against Dominick Reyes on UFC 310, an emotional Smith turned that attitude and strives to go out with a bang.
Smith's preparation for his fight with Reyes contained the tragic loss of his old friend and coach prior to the UFC 310. The tragedy left Smith an emotional wreck, as he admitted, and had an influence on his performance in the octhoek.
Now only a few weeks away from his last fight, Smith will return somewhere in April. According to the man himself, Smith says that fans should be enthusiastic about his pension fight as soon as his opponent is shared with the general public.
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Anthony Smith shares what he wanted with UFC Retirement Fight Rival
In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Smith teased what his pension fight will look like in April.
“We already have a name and a date. It is outside the left field! That is certain, was not on my bingo card, “said Smith. “But then you dig in and it makes sense why they chose it. I think they were more focused on the matchup and the potential of what the fight would look like, and less about names, inheritance …
“That fits more with my personality. I didn't really care how big a name it is, I care about what kind of fight I would have for my last one. And I was pretty enthusiastic about this … and it's not far from home, I can clearly not drop anything, but it is close enough that someone who would like to be there would have no problem [going]. “
Based on Smith's comments, he could possibly return for the rumors of the UFC in Kansas City, Missouri on April 26, close to the house and the gym of Smith. At the moment, a main event for the card must still be announced by the UFC.
After he hung up the MMA gloves, Smith wanted to make his power weak, but was closed by the UFC matchmakers. Smith has a bright future as a television analyst and appears countless performances at the employment agency for ESPN's UFC coverage.
Anthony Smith ignited feud with UFC icon after podcast -criticism
Smith's comments about his UFC pension fight come in the midst of a budding feud with former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson. After Smith criticized the controversial podcast episode of Jackson with Bryce Mitchell, Jackson hit back in a fiery anger and threatened to attack Smith when they met in public.
Smith later clarified that his criticism was not meant to fire Jackson, and he said he was 'shocked' by Jackson's fiery response. Smith and Jackson communicated via direct messages on social media, and for now things have cooled down between the two parties.
After a clear misunderstanding between Smith and Jackson, Smith will draw his attention to his last performance in the UFC. The name of his opponent can be published in the coming days.
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