Anthony Smith released after posting $500,000 bail
The former UFC title challenger remains charged with three felonies after his first court appearance in Nebraska.
Two days after being arrested on three felony charges, Anthony Smith has been released from custody. The former UFC title challenger posted a $500,000 bond following his first court appearance on Wednesday morning and will await further court proceedings outside jail.
Anthony Smith Released on Bond
Smith appeared before a judge on Wednesday morning and was released after posting a $500,000 bond. The former UFC light heavyweight fighter remains charged with three felonies — domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats and first-degree false imprisonment — following his arrest on Monday evening. The arrest affidavit remains sealed, meaning no additional details about the allegations have been made public.
Case Against Anthony Smith Remains Under Investigation
So far, neither Smith nor the UFC has commented on the matter, nor have any further details about the case been made public. There is still no information regarding when the next hearing will take place. For now, the investigation into the case will continue.
Smith is a former UFC title challenger, having faced Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title in 2019. More recently, the American has worked as an analyst for UFC broadcasts. For now, however, his immediate future inside the sport remains uncertain as the legal process moves forward.
