Anthony Smith Arrested in Nebraska on Three Felony Charges Including Domestic Violence

Anthony Smith Nebraska domestic violence terroristic threats false imprisonment

Former UFC light‑heavyweight title challenger and current MMA analyst Anthony Smith was taken into custody on Monday night (July 27‑28 2026) in Sarpy County, Nebraska. Court records show he was booked on three felony counts: domestic‑violence causing serious bodily injury (later reported as attempted first‑degree domestic assault), terroristic threats and first‑degree false imprisonment.

Smith posted a $500,000 bond and was released from the Sarpy County jail on Wednesday under the condition that he have no contact with his wife. Prosecutors allege that the incident began with an altercation at a bar in Gretna, during which Smith threatened to kill his wife, forced her into his vehicle and attempted several times to run her over. No further details have been released.

Nebraska law caps the domestic‑violence charge at a maximum of 20 years in prison, while the terroristic‑threats and false‑imprisonment counts each carry up to three years. Smith retired from the UFC in 2025 after a loss to Zhang Mingyang, returned to competition in early 2026 in the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA tournament (defeating Chase Sherman), and works as an analyst for UFC broadcasts on Paramount+ and ESPN.

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[● 4 SOURCES] Anthony Smith is a former UFC light‑heavyweight title challenger who retired from the promotion in 2025. (career background)
[● 6 SOURCES] The domestic‑violence charge can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison under Nebraska law. (potential penalty)
[● 8 SOURCES] He was charged with three felony offenses: domestic‑violence assault causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats and first‑degree false imprisonment. (charges)
[● 3 SOURCES] No bond amount, court date, or official comment from the UFC had been released at the time of reporting. (lack of details)
[● 4 SOURCES] After retiring he returned to competition in the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA promotion, defeating Chase Sherman by submission. (post‑retirement fight)
[● 4 SOURCES] Smith currently works as an analyst for UFC broadcasts on Paramount+ and ESPN. (employment)
[● 8 SOURCES] Anthony Smith was arrested on Monday night in Sarpy County, Nebraska. (arrest location and timing)
[● 6 SOURCES] The terroristic‑threats and first‑degree false‑imprisonment charges each carry a maximum penalty of three years in prison. (potential penalties)
[● 3 SOURCES] Smith posted a $500,000 bond and was released from custody under conditions prohibiting contact with his wife. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Anthony Smith retired from the UFC in 2025 after a loss to Zhang Mingyang. (multiple articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] He returned to competition in 2026 in the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA tournament, defeating Chase Sherman by first‑round submission. (multiple articles)
[● 2 SOURCES] Nebraska law allows up to 20 years imprisonment for the domestic‑violence charge and up to 3 years for each terroristic‑threats and false‑imprisonment charge. (multiple articles)