There’s a lot to be said for being in the right place at the right time. For Anthony Smith, the place is the light heavyweight division, and the time is now.
The longtime middleweight action-fighter came to the UFC with a reputation for living (and dying) by the sword. In his 44 professional fights, stretching all the way back to his pro debut as a 19-year-old in 2008, Smith has only seen the judges 3 times – win or lose. And he seemed more or less settled in to the role of mid-card attraction up until early this year when he made jump from 185 to 205, following a defeat at the hands of Thiago Santos.