Ex-UFC Fighter Anthony Smith Arrested For Terroristic Threats, False Imprisonment & Domestic Violence

Anthony Smith was arrested on multiple felony charges.

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was arrested in the state of Nebraska. He was taken in on three felony charges.

TMZ noted that the 38-year-old is facing charges for terroristic threats, false imprisonment (first degree), and domestic violence causing serious bodily injury. There are no specific details about what happened in the lead-up to the arrest.

As of this writing, Smith has not seen a judge, and a bond has not been set. MMA Fighting confirmed that Smith remains in custody at the Sarpy County Jail.

Smith last fought in April 2026 for Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 9 and scored a win over Chase Sherman via submission.