Ex-UFC star Anthony Smith allegedly tried to run over his wife in domestic incident

Details of Anthony Smith’s July 27 arrest, in which the UFC legend was booked on three felony charges in an incident involving his wife, have been revealed. The incident began in Gretna, Neb., on July 26, where the 38-year-old allegedly threatened wife Mikhala Renee Newman in an altercation when she did not want to go.

July 30, 2026 12:10 PM ET Police arrested former UFC star Anthony Smith after he allegedly threatened to kill his wife, forced her into his car, then tried to run her over.The Sarpy County Attorney’s Office said prosecutors alleged the couple got into a heated argument at a Nebraska bar July 26, and Smith threatened to

UFC title challenger Smith faces three felony charges, including first-degree domestic assault

Prosecutors: Ex-UFC fighter Smith tried to run wife over with car  ESPN

Ex-UFC star Anthony Smith accused of threatening to kill wife, attempting to run her over with vehicle  mmajunkie.usatoday.com

Former UFC fighter is facing domestic violence charges after an arrest Monday.

Anthony Smith has been granted a $500,000 bond following his felony arrest in Nebraska, but the court placed strict conditions on his release. He cannot contact his wife, Mikhala Smith, leave the state without permission, or break any laws while awaiting trial. The allegations remain under investigation, and Smith is p

Former UFC light-heavyweight title contender Anthony Smith is arrested in Nebraska on three felony charges.