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Anthony Smith issues first statement since his arrest: 'I’ll be able to tell my story someday soon'

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith has been allowed to travel internationally despite facing felony charges in Nebraska

By · Published August 23, 2026 at 14:26 UTC · Updated August 23, 2026 at 16:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: BJPenn.com · MMA Fighting · KETV · Yahoo Sports · heavy.com · WOWT · Bloody Elbow.

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Coverage (7)

What happened

Five outlets report that Anthony Smith, a former UFC fighter, has been allowed to travel internationally. The decision comes after Smith pleaded not guilty to felony charges in Nebraska. According to Yahoo Sports and KETV, Smith was arrested on felony charges.

The nature of the charges is not specified in the coverage. Smith has issued his first statement since his arrest, according to heavy.com and Bloody Elbow. In the statement, Smith says he will be able to tell his story soon.

The statement does not specify the nature of the charges or the circumstances surrounding his arrest. Smith's travel is permitted despite the charges. The location of the fight and the opponent are not specified in the coverage.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (90% supported) Updated 2h ago.

Questions people are asking

What charges is Anthony Smith facing?

Smith is facing felony charges in Nebraska. The nature of the charges is not specified in the coverage.

What did Smith say in his first statement since his arrest?

Smith said he will be able to tell his story someday soon. The statement does not specify the nature of the charges or the circumstances surrounding his arrest.

Why was Smith allowed to travel internationally?

A judge has allowed Smith to leave the country for a fight. The location of the fight and the opponent are not specified in the coverage.

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