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Former UFC Fighter Arrested in Gretna for Assault, Threats
Anthony Smith faces three felony counts, including domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, and has not yet appeared before a judge, officials said.
On Monday, former UFC fighter Anthony Smith was arrested in Sarpy County, Nebraska, on three felony charges: domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats, and first-degree false imprisonment.
Smith, who turned 38 on Sunday, remained in custody Tuesday as court documents detailing the incident were sealed, preventing public access to specific circumstances behind the arrest.
The domestic violence charge carries up to 20 years in prison, while the terroristic threats and false imprisonment counts each carry potential three-year sentences, according to TMZ.
Smith is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning, though bond has not yet been set for the former fighter.
The Nebraska native recently returned to competition for Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA, capping a 17-year MMA career that included 61 professional bouts and a 13-12 UFC record.