Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday and charged with a triad of felonies. On Wednesday, details emerged about the allegations that led to the arrest.
Smith was arrested on Monday evening at 8:44 p.m. in Sarpy, Nebraska following an alleged altercation with his wife. He turned himself in without incident and was later released on $500,000 bond after being charged with attempted first-degree domestic assault, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment.
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The Sarpy County District Attorney’s Office released a statement on Wednesday revealing details about the accusations against Smith.
“It is alleged that on July 26, 2026, the defendant was involved in an altercation with his wife at a bar in Gretna, Neb., during which he reportedly threatened to kill her if she did not get into his vehicle and go home with him,” the statement said. “He is further accused of grabbing and pushing her inside the vehicle.
“At one point, during the drive, she was able to exit the vehicle. The defendant allegedly continued making threats, demanding that she get back inside the vehicle. After arriving home, she again exited the vehicle. Investigators allege that the defendant attempted multiple times to use the vehicle to strike her. The defendant’s wife was able to get out of the way and avoid any physical harm.”
Smith’s next court appearance is scheduled on Aug. 17 at the Sarpy County District Court. Smith retired from mixed martial arts last year having his retirement fight against Zhang Mingyang on April 26, 2025. He came out of retirement and competed in a bareknuckle boxing match in April.
