Anthony Smith announces likely retirement after UFC 310
In a poignant moment at UFC 310, veteran light heavyweight Anthony “Lionheart” Smith announced his retirement following a loss by TKO to Dominick Reyes.
The top UFC bookmakers had Smith priced as an +270 outsider, overcome with emotion Smith reflected on the recent passing of his best friend and longtime coach, Scott Morton, stating, “I don’t know how many times I can do this. Scott was my best friend, and I thought I could push it down. But I couldn’t even control it walking in here.”
When asked if this fight marked his final appearance in the octagon, Smith responded, “Man, I don’t know. Probably. But it’s been a long road, man. I wanna think on it. Well, probably.”
The broadcast also paid tribute to Morton, highlighting the difficulty of Smith’s journey without his “right-hand man.”
Morton had been a significant presence in Smith’s career for 17 years, and his absence was deeply felt during this bout.
Smith’s career has been marked by resilience and determination, earning him respect both inside and outside the octagon.
As he contemplates his future, the MMA community stands by, honouring his legacy and awaiting his next steps.
