Anthony Smith is the number 12 ranked UFC light-heavyweight, and here is everything you need to know about ‘Lionheart’, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements. You can read more about the richest UFC fighters of all time here.

Anthony Smith facts

Birth Place	Corpus Christi, Texas,
Father’s Name	To be updated
Mother’s Name	To be updated
Star Sign	Leo
Net Worth	$2.5 million (estimated)
Last Fight Earnings	$200,000
Age	36
Date of Birth	July 26, 1988
Education	To be updated
Nationality	American
MMA Debut	February 29, 2008
MMA Record	38-20
Divisions	Light-Heavyweight/Middleweight
Achievements	Fought for the Light-heavyweight title once in the UFC, Former CFFC and VFC middleweight champion
Partner	Mikhala Renee Newman
Children	Ariah, Avaya, Adley Joy
Endorsements	Vivint Smart Home
Social Media	Instagram, Twitter

Anthony Smith is one of the most experienced fighters out there in the light-heavyweight division of the UFC. A veteran of more than 50 fights, Smith is currently ranked number 6 in the LHW division.

Last updated: 22-08-2023

Anthony Smith Net Worth and Payouts

Anthony Smith has a net worth of $2.5 million. Thanks to the impressive 58 fights he has been a part of. His average salary in the UFC is more than $200,000 and he has accumulated more than $2 million from MMA.

For his first fight in the UFC, at UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs Werdum, Smith earned just $6000.

His biggest-ever payday was against Jon Jones at UFC 235 in March 2019. Despite losing the fight via. unanimous decision, Smith earned $380,000.

Anthony Smith MMA career and UFC record

Anthony Smith made his MMA debut on the 29th of February, 2008 at Victory FC 22: Ascension.

Despite winning his first three fights, Smith endured a rough form, having a sub-par record of 5 wins and 6 losses after 11 fights.

2010 was good for Smith, he won 5 fights and lost just 1, improving his record to 10-7.

‘Lionheart’ replicated the same in 2011 as well, 5 wins and just one loss. He was now 15-8 in his MMA career.

On the 18th of August, 2012, Smith joined Strikeforce and made his UFC debut at UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs Werdum. He took on Antonio Braga Neto, and ended up losing via. submission.

Smith left the UFC, after that one fight. He took part in several promotions – Bellator, Cage Fury Fighting Championship, Victory FC.

He once again joined the UFC in February 2016. He made a winning return – a unanimous decision win over Leonardo Augusto Guimaraes.

Following a string of wins, Smith made his UFC light-heavyweight debut against Rashad Evans at UFC 225, and earned a stunning KO win.

Wins over Mauricio Rua and Volkan Oezdemir, got Smith a title shot against then-champ Jon Jones.

The pair faced off at UFC 235 in March. Jones ended up winning the fight via. unanimous decision.

Since then, Smith has won 4 fights and lost 4. His MMA record reads 38 wins and 20 losses.

Anthony Smith Family, Personal Life and Endorsements

Anthony Smith was born on the 26th of July, 1988 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He grew up with his mother. Not much is known about his father.

Smith is married to Mikhala Renee Newman and the pair have three children – Ariah, Avaya and Adley Joy.

He endorses a home security brand – Vivint Smart Home. There is no information regarding his other brand deals, investments, and businesses.

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