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Report – Anthony Smith books retirement fight at UFC Kansas City against Mingyang Zhang in April

Former undisputed light heavyweight title challenger, Anthony Smith is slated for his retirement outing at UFC Fight Night Kansas City on April 26. — booking a clash against Chinese contender, Mingyang Zhang at the T-Mobile Center in Missouri.

Smith, a former light heavyweight title challenger and perennial contender in the division, will enter his self-confirmed retirement outing at UFC Kansas City in a bid to snap a two-fight losing skid, most recently capped off by a stoppage loss to fellow ex-championship chaser, Dominick Reyes at UFC 310 back in December.

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Report - Anthony Smith books retirement fight at UFC Kansas City against Mingyang Zhang in April 2

As for Road to UFC alum, Zhang, the Chinese light heavyweight prospect has so far enjoyed a two-fight winning run since his Octagon landing, most recently taking home a first round ground strikes knockout win over Ozzy Diaz at UFC Fight Night Macau last November.