{"id":44898,"date":"2025-04-27T06:18:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T05:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=44898"},"modified":"2025-04-27T06:21:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T05:21:12","slug":"anthony-smith-retirement-lionheart-gets-emotional-as-ufc-shares-tribute-video-with-jelly-rolls-hard-fought-hallelujah","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/anthony-smith-retirement-lionheart-gets-emotional-as-ufc-shares-tribute-video-with-jelly-rolls-hard-fought-hallelujah\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Smith Retirement \u2013 Lionheart Gets Emotional As UFC Shares Tribute Video With Jelly Roll\u2019s ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anthony “Lionheart” Smith<\/a> walked inside the Octagon one last time for his last fight last night. He faced Zhang “Mountain Tiger Mingyang<\/a> at UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates.<\/p>

The two of them fought it out for one round trading blows and kicks against each other. Unfortunately, it all proved to be too much for “Lionheart” and he had to suffer a defeat in his last fight. This was followed by him announcing his retirement from MMA. He was given a tribute video by Jerry Roll for his years with the company. So how did it all come about?<\/p>

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What Happened in the Anthony Smith vs. Zhang Mingyang Fight?<\/h2>

Anthony Smith and Zhang Mingyang fought it out in the Light Heavyweight division bout at UFC Fight Night. However, Mingyang proved to be the dominant one right from the beginning starting with his kicks. Smith also countered back with his right hand. Unfortunately, he received some close quarter hard shots from his opponent which left him bleeding and his lead leg unstable.<\/p>

The second half of the first round again found Zhang Mingyang to be the dominant one. His elbows smashed into his opponent, which eventually caused the referee to interfere and end the match. And just like that, the fight was over for Anthony “Lionheart” Smith. Zhang Mingyang, on the other hand, continued his UFC undefeated streak inside the Octagon with 4-0. <\/p>

Anthony Smith announced that he is retiring from his career as a MMA fighter during the post-match interview as per UFC on Twitter<\/a>. He appreciated his fans for supporting him throughout his MMA career in the UFC.<\/p>

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Forever a fighter with the heart of a lion 🦁

Thank you for everything, Anthony Smith 👏 pic.twitter.com\/jZ8LAiHO0M<\/a><\/p>— UFC (@ufc) April 27, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote>