Gallery Anthony Smith def. Mauricio Rua at UFC Fight Night 134: Best photos view 10 images Anthony Smith is “ready to navigate this whole mess” in the UFC light heavyweight division following an impressive knockout win over Mauricio Rua at UFC Fight Night 134. In the immediate aftermath of Smith’s (30-13 MMA, 6-3 UFC) 89-second finish of Rua (25-11 MMA, 9-9 UFC) in Sunday’s main event, Smith decided to call out Alexander Gustafsson , who was thought to be seeking a noteworthy replacement opponent for UFC 227 next month. Smith’s big challenge was squandered within minutes, though, after MMAjunkie first reported that Gustafsson (18-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) withdrew from the Aug. 4 event at Staples Center in Los Angeles because of a “minor injury.” Related Twitter reacts to Anthony Smith's 89-second KO of 'Shogun' Rua at UFC Fight Night 134 It wasn’t until Smith, 29, arrived at the UFC Fight Night 134 post-event news conference that he caught wind of Gustafsson’s withdrawal, and at that point he provided an instant reaction.
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