Stephen A. Smith is a prominent voice in ESPN’s mixed martial arts coverage.
While he’s sometimes criticized by prominent MMA voices for his analysis, he nonetheless stands alongside the network’s combat experts as ESPN promotes and covers its UFC partner.
He made comments on Tuesday that are sure to generate turmoil within the UFC — especially among the women who put their bodies on the line to compete in the cage.
Smith goes on tangent in conversation about women in sports
Smith brought up the topic of women fighters Tuesday in a conversation with The Ringer’s Larry Wilmore on his “Black on the Air” podcast.