Righteous indignation only enhanced Anthony Smith’s lethality.
Apparently feeling slighted by skeptical observers and a younger generation of Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweights, “Lionheart” took out his frustration on Ryan Spann and submitted the Fortis MMA standout with a rear-naked choke in the first round of their UFC Fight Night 192 main event on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Smith brought it to a close 3:47 into Round 1.
Spann’s chin could not withstand the intense heat with which it was met. Smith decked the onetime Legacy Fighting Alliance champion with a left hook, moved into top position and isolated an arm before ultimately returning to his feet.