Anthony Smith: There’s More Fighters I’m Scared of Than Alex Pereira | The MMA Hour

Anthony Smith discusses about possibly doing commentary, hearing criticism from fighters, his Alex Pereira comments, the UFC 295 main event, a possible clash with Pereira down the road, what he wants next, the UFC 295 co-main event, Jon Jones’ future, Francis Ngannou’s future, bare knuckle boxing, Dillon Danis’ MMA future, and more.
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[@TheHerrDoktorr]

Anthony would knock Pereira out cold if Pereira was a flyweight and had no arms 🥶

[@crazydolphin33]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nickpeppeard557]

hahahahaha

[@danieldragovic7287]

Hahahahahahaha that's hilarious😂

[@Caas.i]

on paper at least. Never count out Pereira and his heart!

[@iwishicouldsaveyou3954]

Don't forget legs too. Alex's leg kicks are something else

[@Pessn.]

"if alex pereira didn't have any of the skills that make him good, i'd beat him" -anthony smith

[@TaterTotsNFanta]

Darren Till would he good if he just worked on his feints, head movement, jujitsu, footwork, gas tank, takedown defense, and wrestling overall. He'd be top 3 easily.

[@lukemurray4950]

​@@TaterTotsNFantaDarren Tills problem isn't skills, it's his mental. He completely lost his mental.

[@lukemurray4950]

Smith said Jones doesn't have a high fight IQ and he doesn't have good wrestling, striking or BJJ, he is just good at putting it all together.... Like this sport isn't Mixed Martial Arts 🤣🤡🤦

[@burnsjade]

We'll put, almost thought that was LionHart. Wait, Anthony is that you? Lol!

[@bigvsouthphilly2156]

Anthony Smith is like herpes he never goes away

[@Soto31]

“Take away his leg kicks, crazy power and overall kickboxing skills he’s not that great”

[@kesuya]

😅😅😅

[@markdyer2574]

Great comment 😂

[@arizonacolour8793]

Funny at first haha but he's right, he has no wrestling, no takedowns, no ground game.....

[@raul350raptor]

@@arizonacolour8793That’s dumb lol if you take away any fighters main base or skills they’re not going to be good lol

[@doposud]

@@raul350raptor You don't need to insult anyone , Arizona is correct - he doesn't mean to take away their base skill , but if you don't have any grappling and you meet high level grappler that wins mostly by chokes etc .. then you will have trouble if the fight gets to the ground. Alex has decent takedown defense but most important is the fact that there are no really great grapplers in LHW right now , that gives Alex advantage becose he is very good striker/kicker. You don't need to get offended just becose someone says that your favorite fighter is purely focused on striking and is missing wrestling and grappling when it's a fact.

[@chrisriley7613]

It really annoys me people making fun of Smith. I think he beats Pereira easily. He just needs the right home invasion mind set and for Pereira to be on horse Tranquilizers

[@superdroski7813]

Nice. Had me going for a second there 😂😂

[@feelsgoodman420]

I'm surprised more people haven't been ssying this.

[@therunningman8692]

Wtf 😂

[@chrishutch2387]

😂😂😂

[@SensibleNutter]

I totally agree. Pereira is as over hyped as Oliveria on his last run

[@entr0phy87]

The on paper double champ goat of the fight game Anthony Smith

[@cody3335]

The only guy that makes pereira mad lol

[@takoflame4948]

On paper they came after his family

[@InspectorButters4]

​@@takoflame4948🤣 now THAT is f*cking hilarious!!!

[@ravk5266]

On paper, the man that can beat Francis at Heavyweight!

[@drewcarrigan4707]

😵

[@TaterTotsNFanta]

On paper, Anthony Smith is top 3 lhw

[@TheJonOrtiz]

Throw that paper out

[@datnobodyking13]

​@@TheJonOrtiz 😂

[@sseaga]

lmao@@TheJonOrtiz

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

@@TheJonOrtiz 😂😂😂😂😂

[@drugbustin]

Bruh wtf is that display pic 🤣

[@Elwin_MMA]

Anthony Smith can beat any fighter, if they didn't have the skills that they have.

[@ruin3r]

If only Glover was 82 years old instead of 42 Anthony wouldve been a lock.

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

You’re attacking his family

[@lukemurray4950]

LOL he has to create things to be mad at to get him hyped.

[@miken.bulaong3233]

@@lukemurray4950 Michael Jordan: " AWWW You're SWEET!" Anthony Smith: "HELLO, HUMAN RESOURCES!"

[@Rujewitblood]

Anthony Smith is like that guy that tells everyone about all the crazy stuff the boys were up to last night, but you're one of the boys and you don't even remember seeing him there. He was there, you just don't remember him

[@LukasJu]

That makes no sense.

[@ghagzor]

It actually makes perfect sense and is lowkey spot on

[@othmangebara6786]

​@@LukasJuIt makes absolute Perfect sense

[@LukasJu]

@@othmangebara6786 thats opinion, not a fact

[@xwhite2020]

​@@LukasJuAnthony Smith makes no sense.

[@vanderleicyborg6809]

There is not a single ufc fighter in the light heavyweight division, ESPECIALLY in the top 5, that is remotely scared of Anthony Smith

[@kigrey3994]

Tell that to Jon Jones. He was shaking in fear during their fight. Smith himself said that Jon isn’t that great and Anthony would finish him in a rematch.

[@shpineda7109]

Even home-burglars aren't scared of him

[@flyingfrogofdeath9616]

Well let's hope Alex doesn't threaten Anthony's family

[@Shrewdy1]

WHAT?!?

[@Mr2it3881]

@@Shrewdy1 Anthony was saying this during his fight with Johnny Walker, Johnny was saying What are you saying? He was confused as all of us.

[@joshuaoneil6052]

Started scrolling looking for this comment. Johnny Walkers malicious attacks on Anthony Smith's family will not be forgotten.

[@Nuggifresh]

lol

[@maxdavies97]

@@Mr2it3881 they were quoting the moment

[@MrBearWrestler7]

“i’m actually scared of a lot of other fighters too🤓”

[@_Jashawuh]

This is the most anthony smith interview title I could think of. EDIT: I want Smiths jacket.

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

😂😂😂 fr tho

[@wasim.j]

Not quite Tito Ortiz level genius, but getting there lol

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

​@@wasim.j😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SparkyTakedown]

Can't figure out if it's a weird jacket or a hoody with a bubble vest layered over it.

[@10vanaqv]

@@SparkyTakedownit’s a hoodie under a body warmer

[@Colby_0-3_IRL_and_title_fights]

On paper, he doesn't hit that hard

[@piggybank998]

🤣🤣🤣

[@vincentdinh7491]

on paper smith zigged instead of zagged

[@Mr2it3881]

lol

[@ravk5266]

On paper, Smith beat Glover

[@unclejunior2668]

on paper Smith is undefeated and undisputed.. just like Chael P mfr Sonnen

[@TheodolosQ]

"There’s More Fighters I’m Scared of Than Alex Pereira" I feel like that doesn't sound as hard as Lionheart thinks it is.

[@Chris-sv8ty]

Ngannou

[@snailcage]

Especially because I think he meant “There’s fighters I’m more scared of than Alex Pereira” lol

[@rainbowwarrior176]

Cuz lionheart is a TRUEBEAST! As hard as they come. But he's not THE @DREWYTRUEBEAST

[@fortyfiveseconds]

Pig heart

[@lovefist86]

Didn't realize you could read his mind.

[@mikeallenfpv]

Somebody referred to Anthony as "Mrs. Voorhees' special boy" and I just can't stop laughing anytime I see him now

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Lmfao 😂😂😂😂

[@JoshuaSmith-no9mn]

This is the best one I’ve seen 😂

[@schism6976]

Someone said he looks like a ninja turtle without the mask and shell 😅

[@leonhernandez3725]

Red skull

[@Jpositivevibes]

😂😂😂😂

[@codycox2465]

Yall remember that one time Helwani thought Chael was too scared to say it to his face?

[@loopvil369]

Ya it was literally last week

[@unclejunior2668]

1 week later and Chael is still terrified.

[@STEALTHIO911]

I member

[@Mathis313]

@@loopvil369that’s the joke boomer

[@valeriegibson8478]

Chael can't let him get to close

[@morganadays3530]

Anthony is salty half of the division have become champ but him

[@ApexPunisherX]

Why is Ariel pretending that Anthony is anywhere near a title shot? That for sure isn't happening.

[@ruin3r]

It’s LHW, anyone in the top 10 is always like two wins away from a belt if someone pulls from a bigfight and they step in.

[@bbyjohn11]

Oh boy here we go… so Anthony tell us why you’re better than fighters that already beat you or fighters who would smoke you in a fight.

[@bbyjohn11]

@@Ronycoolman00 yeah is English your second language or is that’s your attempt at a witty comeback?

[@captaindeadpool2655]

"I love when people say cage fighters are scared" literally a week removed from calling out a former cage fighter of "SAY IT TO MY FACE!"

[@VolkovAlexandernovskiOfficial]

Anthony is the walking version of Cope

[@jeremydeyoung810]

Did Alex attack his family or something? Anthony is always hating on Alex. There’s no way Alex didn’t attack his family

[@ghagzor]

I know youre making a joke but he really isnt saying anything bad.

[@bearcatcow]

anthony just protecting his family against the entire lhw division.

[@Bluepickles333]

Anyone else just loving some Anthony smith? I remember years ago when he fought Jon jones and got nailed in the head and could have got the belt by illegal blow and he never even considered it. I also like that Bisping made him a permanent co host

[@GK-gr2mx]

BYM not the same without him !

[@ghagzor]

Its weird. I dont really like him or his fighting but he talks good and is a decent analyst so worth listening too. Im here obviously so hes doing something right

[@jayn6943]

His attitude is why Jones keeps doing illegal moves. He knows that there won't be a repercussion.

[@comfort_hash3334]

Hasn't Anthony Smith lost like 14 fights in a row?

[@mohamed1104]

That illegal knee from Jon really has done permanent damage to Anthony’s brain.

[@RRP1992]

Very rude of Ariel to attack Anthony's family like that. Totally unprofessional.

[@TheM16riot]

Just when you start to like Anthony Smith again he makes sure you don't.

[@dale4525]

I love Anthony Smith. I don't get the hate he receives. He's well-spoken, respectful and entertaining.

[@didgya]

He's not perfect so the UFC fans will always hate on him. I think giving him a hard time for some questionable takes is fair but people are hateful for no decent reason.

[@Dudecifer]

He pulled guard in his last 3 fights. He sucks lately.

[@Gratefulfellow]

​@@DudeciferI know once you pull guard in a fight fans are gonna hate you.

[@emg00]

😂😂

[@vincentdinh7491]

He yelled at Johnny Walker for attacking his family for no apparent reason and said Jon Jones isn't that good of a fighter

[@willnotlie369]

Bruh Alex will kill this dude with one punch 😂

[@Shaqdisel]

This dude is so bitter it’s comical 😂😂😂

[@DustySexton]

He says "I love when ppl think cage fighters ate scared" lol he just told chael to grow a pair 😂

[@oggyoggy1299]

“If you were to remove Pereira’s arms & legs and tape his mouth shut I think I’d be a problem for him”. - Anthony Smith

[@theguvnor3880]

I feel like Smith has reached his ceiling in terms of his cage career but he would be a great commentator.

[@takoflame4948]

dudes boring. this is the entertainment biz.

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

After that Johnny Walker fight he should’ve retired, I don’t even think he won the rematch with Ryann Spann either

[@thetruthseeker8142]

@@drunkenmmamaster419rd 2 shouldve been 10-8 spann thought ant took 1 and 3 though

[@wayneerichsen]

​@@thetruthseeker8142I agree 👍

[@paulbryant8403]

I wouldn't hate that

[@abdullahzabir9927]

Looking at smith's leg kick defence... imagine what alex would do to smith's legs

[@blazzz13]

I mean you could say the same about Alex's ground game. He was submitted by an unknown WW called Ottoni ffs.

[@GK-gr2mx]

I’m a fan of Anthony but Alex will destroy his legs in the first round !

[@ghagzor]

Alex has come a long way on the ground. He is a pro striker already what do you think hes working on all the time?

[@Catfishboy2014.]

Anthony “ i can BEAT anyone, but I don’t beat anyone “ SMITH.

[@DemiseBot]

Love Anthony’s response when asked about being on the desk, doesn’t want to step on his fellow workers toes but still made it obvious he wants his shot.

[@testosteronetyron4520]

Alex in his feelings is crazy 😂😂 what is Anthony on bruh

[@superdroski7813]

Some prime content for MMA Guru here 😂😂😂

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

I know I can’t wait 😂😂😂😂

[@nick4942]

Anthony “take my mic away” Smith

[@Jeeulye]

Anthony Smith getting more traction and recognition than he deserves. Still waiting for a good performance.

[@Jeeulye]

Getting more traction for doing nothing and losing fights

[@adequatequality]

I don't care what any of y'all say, but Anthony Smith is genuinely of the greatest combat sport athletes of all time because he's a 3 division champ, has defended his belt 11 times, has the best mix of skills in the game (on paper)

[@f4ust85]

Anthony "If you ignore all his individual qualities hes nothing special" Smith.

[@Dazdillinger101]

Smith: “why did you attack my family? “ Alex - left hook KO🗿

[@RogerERodriguez1k]

I'm sure some welterweights would give him a hard time.

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

Shavkat and leon wash smith lol

[@kigrey3994]

Lmaooo so true Makachev might whoop this guy 😂😂😂

[@LukasJu]

​@@jesusiskingofkings4428doubt it

[@user-gf1ce4td9l]

Bet he's scared of Glover

[@seanjones6359]

It is funny when people say a fighter is scared. Juust like how you said chael was scared😂

[@groseromedia]

"Don't know what a training camp does to protect yourself from a head kick.".... yeah Volk having to cut an excess amount of weight in a short amount of time - instead of having a full camp didn't make a difference..... (sarcasm)

[@pattratt]

As someone who doesn’t smile all the time, Alex isn’t putting on an act Mr. Anthony 14:23

[@RIZONMUSIC]

"If I was you I would leave, if I was me I would stay" 🤣🤣🤣 54:33

[@yournotdatguypal]

Anthony lowkey trying to talk his way into another title shot with Alex if Alex wins

[@ghagzor]

I would honestly love that. A nice easier defense so we can pad a win or 2 on and get Alex his first defense.

[@yournotdatguypal]

@@ghagzornot a bad idea at all, he deserves a padded defense.

[@shycreation9418]

Ariel out here tryna get everyone to beef

[@hetfieldprophet]

Feels like Ariel wants to see Dillon get his ass kicked on the biggest MMA stage😂😂😂

[@altoidosgood]

Anthony Smith acts like he's some respected OG of the game. He has lost 2 of 3 in last fights. He doesn't deserve a title shot. He's so delusional.

[@nickvaldes9833]

I think the interim belt is a strong indicator that both men are likely to retire after. The interim belt will just be immediately unified after jones and stipe retire allowing either Pav or Aspinall your new champ

[@Thomas-jj3rp]

Anthony "50/50 record" Smith

[@RichardCroft]

I like Anthony Smith as a fighter , but @JoeRogan needs to give him the Schaub talk 😂

[@robertmartinez9859]

😂 Fr

[@suavehouse86]

"I'd think you'd be surprised..."

[@Teadrinker710]

He’s getting close to spawning his own subreddit

[@GSMnocap-memesdaily-]

This actually smart by him, hes anticipating that alex is gunna wij the belt so hes talking himself into a title shot

[@hwsjshxhsj]

There are like 10 guys in front of him

[@echolude]

Anthony Hubris Smith thinks he's some kind of MMA intellectual. I can't even recall any great analysis he's ever had, let alone of his own fights. But on Pereira he's 100% right.

[@XHEADTOWALLX]

Right about what, exactly?

[@codymathes4450]

Alex would make Anthony cry 😂

[@larrymcintosh1481]

Please Dana… Make Chael Sonnen versus Jorge Masvidal

[@ShogunThomsen]

He wasn't scared of Johnny Walker and look what happened lol.

[@longsongsilver23]

I used to think he was a solid dude but he's became one of the biggest haters in MMA.The only praise I have for him is when he didn't take the DQ win against Jon Jones.

[@havik5629]

Bro he would get knocked out first round no cap😂😂 I like Anthony too

[@cassandradugas2287]

Wait. Does this guy think he may get a title shot after beating Ryan Span?

[@markdyer2574]

Anthony Smith is tailor made for Alex because Anthonys got a major weakness, he doesn't like leg kicks. Nuff said

[@spinningcuckdick]

And Alex has no grappling. Smith chokes him in two rounds 😂

[@Lil_tro_Vert]

@@spinningcuckdick Jan couldn’t do it but smith can yeah right lol

[@spinningcuckdick]

@@Lil_tro_Vert you just a d rider. Alex Pereira has two career losses in MMA both by finishes and he got choked in one so yeah Smith will make it look easy. The man went three rounds with an old badly gassed Jan and yet barely outstruck him 😭😭

[@markdyer2574]

@@Lil_tro_Vert As long as Alex doesn't make the mistake of threatening Anthonys family then he should win.😅😅

[@markdyer2574]

I saw the Anthony Smith fight vs Khalil. I stand by what I say even more now. Alex would destroy Smith.

[@jake57]

Lol so basically if ap v anthony smith fight he is gonna get brutally koed and then made a trash talk gone wrong vid on it. Ok got it 👍

[@Raptured_and_back]

"Jon Jones really isn't that good, if he didn't know how to put it all together." - Lionheart

[@wagonet]

Would love to see Lionheart as a commentator. Would be awesome

[@alexanderanderson7127]

Came for the comments, yall didn’t disappoint 🥂

[@danteafkCamelotUnchained]

lmao dude things he deserves a title shot

[@SomethingLocal]

What Anthony smith doesn’t understand, is Alex just sees you as a man on the clock. It’s all business. He probably is funny with his kids and in his life that he occasionally shares with humor online. That’s why Alex would absolutely starch Anthony Smith. I’d bet the house on that.

[@neoplaneticket6068]

Silly Ariel, the UFC is not going to strip Jones of the belt. That is a huge card for Dana, makes no sense to do that.

[@Sean-db1gx]

Does he mean 'fighters I'm more scared of' because 'more fighters im scared of' just means he's afraid of Alex and more.

[@rayfamily4893]

Great analysis but also the most passive aggressive fighter in the game.

[@jessechavez4820]

I'd have give that title to cruz

[@rayfamily4893]

@@jessechavez4820 actually agree with you there lol

[@phumzilemailula1363]

This guy is so REAL, I love Anthony Smith... Big ups to him a Legend of the sport

[@juanpaz929]

said no one ever lmao

[@Eatmythongs17]

Legend? That means Chuck Liddell is a galactic lord

[@cassanateli]

He’s the exact opposite of real

[@Mr2it3881]

Everyone loves Glover, he's just a great dude. But I'm not buying it, Alex seems like a cool chap, very reserved but seems to have a more interesting "fun" side.

[@sammavitae114]

That door dash fighter has great moves. And amazingly he is also the guy who delivered pizza and played piano on the Stones album.

[@ksoz]

imagine anthony smith vs jon jones 2 on paper.

[@yournotdatguypal]

Anthony calling Alex a little boy backstage 😢

[@buckboogie7685]

Better analysis then a fighter,, that’s not a insult!!!,,

[@Homer_the_prophet99]

Smith rlly wants the smoke with Alex. Be careful what u wish for lionheart.

[@That_Niggaa]

"I eat the Lionheart" - Johnny Walker

[@breakdancerQ]

He should be scared, from this last performances, he's getting knocked out cold if he ever to face Poatan anytime soon.

[@puckduckman]

Why Anthony Smith always answering questions that nobody asked

[@Reddevil514]

Great interview love smith! Great family man and a good fighter

[@eljay2224]

Really hope theres no doctor fuckery on this card.

[@WardenOfTerra]

"Fighters identify as fighters" - Anthony Smith

[@mtbfever8578]

There s never been a guy in mma quite like Anthony true mixture of Ajo Sterling and Brandon Schuab 😂

[@reekhavoc2932]

😂

[@ThreeBZ]

Who's bigger and more powerful than Alex at 205 ..please enlighten me ..or more skilled or better

[@themonsterbaby]

Lmao..... i just told my son (we were talking about using his leg kicks, he trains) if you're fighting somebody like Anthony Smith then it's a good weapon to have. Then i come in the kitchen to check the food and here you are. Lol

[@danielradd111]

Leg kicks are the only weapon you need for smith,dude couldn't check a kick to save his life

[@themonsterbaby]

@@danielradd111 that was why I used him as an example, lol.

[@Raghuveer2798]

Ah! The "on paper" GOAT!

[@B1ackout850]

I like smith as a personality, hes not the best fighter at 205 but he makes the division more interesting

[@abdallahjay4974]

Anthony Smith’s voice is perfect for audiobooks… Super calm & clear perfect English !!!

[@mrpwnperson]

Why is he acting like he's in the title picture after "beating" Ryan Spann?

[@rootapt-getworld]

Anthony Smith gets ko'd/tko'd within 2 rounds against Alex

[@SimplyTheBestCSGO]

Anthony vs Pereira would be fun to see lol, Pereira would KO him but would love to see Smith's fragile ego take a hit lol

[@rocotaco5517]

He's gonna say on paper he's the better fighter despite losing

[@discoshrew7403]

Every time Smith opens his mouth he embarrasses himself.

[@miketschabrunn6012]

He hit that yuri vs Alex fight on the button