Anthony Smith Retires Following TKO Loss At UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates
Anthony Smith has called it a career.
Anthony Smith competed in his final fight at UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates on April 26, losing by TKO in the first round to Zhang Mingyang.
Mingyang stopped Smith with elbows from the top position. Smith was cut open during the bout.
Tough to watch Zhang Mingyang put an end to Anthony Smith’s UFC career. This sport is brutal.
No judges needed, just how we like it! x7#UFCKansasCitypic.twitter.com/yOSg57I1C3
— Consensus Score (@ConsensusScore) April 27, 2025
One last time for Anthony “Lionheart” Smith — #UFCKansasCity pic.twitter.com/eGOeTH7WFG
— UFC (@ufc) April 27, 2025
Smith announced his decision ahead of the fight.
He finishes his MMA career with a 38-22 record. He has victories over Rashad Evans. “Shogun” Rua, and Alexander Gustafsson.
He challenged for the UFC Light Heavyweight Title against Jon Jones in March 2019, but was on the wrong side of a unanimous decision.
