Michael Bisping didn’t hold back when advising his good friend Anthony Smith on how to handle his career. Smith (37-19 MMA, 12-9 UFC) stepped in on two weeks’ notice to face Khalil Rountree (13-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 233 co-main event this past December. He was stopped by third-round TKO.
Anthony Smith knew fighting Khalil Rountree on short notice was an ‘uphill battle’: ‘It was shocking how fast he is’
January 3, 2024
MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for December: Sean Brady mauls Kelvin Gastelum
December 27, 2023
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Dec. 12: Song Yadong, Khalil Rountree move upward
December 12, 2023
Talita Alencar: ‘There’s no way’ judges were going to crown Rayanne Amanda winner at UFC Fight Night 233
December 11, 2023
UFC Fight Night 233 winner Tatsuro Taira surprised by first octagon KO, eyes Muhammad Mokaev next
December 11, 2023
Steve Garcia crosses fingers for Nate Landwehr as next UFC challenge: ‘The kid is a stud’
December 11, 2023
HyunSung Park unsatisfied with UFC Fight Night 233 TKO win, hopes for busy 2024 campaign
December 11, 2023
Nasrat Haqparast advocates for UFC Morocco event after big knockout
December 10, 2023
UFC Fight Night 233 winner Kevin Jousset suggests clash with Daniel Rodriguez next: ‘I like his style’
December 10, 2023
Andre Muniz relieved to snap skid at UFC Fight Night 233, vows to reach top of middleweight division
December 10, 2023
Luana Santos apologizes for UFC Fight Night 233 weight miss, respectfully challenges Miesha Tate
December 10, 2023
Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Khalil Rountree after UFC Fight Night 233 win?
December 10, 2023
4 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 233: The fallout of Khalil Rountree punishing Anthony Smith
December 10, 2023
With new contract, UFC Fight Night 233 winner Tim Elliott aims to be ‘company man’ moving forward
December 10, 2023
UFC Fight Night 233 winner Khalil Rountree focuses on Alex Pereira as top-10 ranking looms
December 10, 2023
Song Yadong fires back at Petr Yan after UFC Fight Night 233: ‘His last fight was boring, too’
December 10, 2023
Fight Tracks: The walkout songs of UFC Fight Night 233 feat. Johnny Cash, Don Omar, and Cindi Lauper
December 10, 2023
UFC Fight Night 233 Fighter Bonuses: Khalil Rountree Jr. cashed in
December 10, 2023