Cub Swanson slightly leaning toward UFC retirement – but right fight could draw him back

Cub Swanson slightly leaning toward UFC retirement – but right fight could draw him back

UFC Hall of Fame fight participant Cub Swanson says he's 60-40 on retirement.

Anthony Smith. Photo via Instagram On Saturday, Anthony Smith will step into the cage for the last time ever after a long and successful MMA career. – After that, we’ll see, says Smith. The only thing on Anthony Smith’s mind right now is his last fight. On Saturday, the 36-year-old will step into the MMA cage for the last time ever after a long and successful career. During the media day for UFC Kansas City, the former title challenger revealed …

One of the longest active UFC careers comes to an end this weekend when Anthony Smith makes his final walk to the Octagon in Kansas City, Missouri. Anthony Smith (37-21 MMA, 13-11 UFC) will step into the cage for the 59th and final time when he faces Mingyang Zhang (18-6 MMA, 2-0 UFC) in Saturday’s co-main event at T-Mobile Center. “Lionheart” revealed this week that since turning pro in 2008, he has never pulled out of a fight after signing a f…

No Roadmap - Anthony Smith On Leaving The UFC Without A Plan: 'I'll Figure It Out'

The only thing Anthony Smith is focused on right now is his final fight. After more than a decade inside the Octagon and nearly 60 career fights, ‘Lionheart’ will finally lay down his gloves this weekend when the UFC heads back to Kansas City for a loaded Fight Night card. In the evening’s main event, Ian Garry faces Fighting Nerds standout Carlos Prates in a high-stakes welterweight clash. But first, fans will see Smith close out his career in …

Retiring Anthony Smith ‘had no idea’ who his UFC Kansas City opponent was when offered

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC “Mountain Tiger”? Who’s that? Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith returns to action for the final time against Chinese knockout artist Zhang Mingyang at UFC Kansas City this weekend (Sat., April 26, 2025) from inside T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Indeed, Smith will make the walk one more time to the world-famous Octagon against a relative newcome…

Lionheart's Farewell: Anthony Smith Retirement Fight Preview

Anthony Smith's Final Fight: Read about Lionheart's emotional journey and mindset as he prepares for his UFC retirement bout against Zhang Mingyang. Discover his reflections and the significance of this last Octagon appearance. The post Lionheart’s Farewell: Anthony Smith Retirement Fight Preview first appeared on MMA UK.