Anthony Smith says fans can make as much sound as they want: ‘It won’t make a difference’ | ESPN MMA

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ESPN MMA’s Carlos Contreras Legaspi speaks with Anthony Smith in Rio de Janeiro as he previews his fight vs. undefeated Vitor Petrino.
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[@fraay9552]

If he loses here, he should get a title shot... on paper.

[@OldManGamin_OMG]

On paper Anthony is probably the greatest fighter of all time. Jon jones really isn't that good.

[@joneconomidis2125]

Facts

[@ahsokatanosloveinterest]

Just how good is some random meth head in his kitchen at 2am??

[@wildberry752]

On paper he is better he has more wins than Jon

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

Jon Jones is a steroid cheat. He's 0-0

[@TrevorSchulz666]

That’s a bold statement sir. But I will still hear you out. lol

[@FirstLast-kj7vf]

Bogdan Guskov vs Anthony Smith, we need this fight to determine who is the real Anthony Smith

[@icecoldyellowredbull]

Lol

[@icecoldyellowredbull]

Lol whoever loses is the real Anthony smith

[@J-hh8gm]

Lol​@@icecoldyellowredbull

[@marlothomas9911]

I mean on paper, Alex Periera really isn't that good....

[@fullmetal1766]

lmao

[@ThePriorityBox]

This fight is already over on paper

[@LINY94xo]

C A S U A L

[@cheetonation]

Yep. Anthony by R1 sub.

[@gti5700]

Dudes gonna turtle up real quick after 1 or 2 shots

[@DynastyIcon]

beats Spann for the third time, quick turnaround and is fighting in Brazil.. incredible

[@dylanreck1775]

Lmaooooo

[@HazeH21]

😂😭💀

[@Disinfo321]

@@dylanreck1775I don’t get it?

[@DanaWhiteOfficial]

@@Disinfo321he fought Ryan Spann last weekend and beat him for the 3rd time, now he’s fighting in Brazil.. it’s incredible

[@TheIvanMilky]

A case study in lacking self awareness

[@joshnagel8819]

And not lacking delusional narcissism.

[@yhyhyh47]

why does smith look like the reporter here😭

[@Jon--Jones]

He should've took the jon jones disqualification win when he got the chance because he may never win again

[@geesung4444]

Imagine if Anthony had an ounce of comedic energy in him...and he posted an interview of himself, interviewing himself.... What a waste.. haha ts him siltentley judging the interviewer with his eyes, FOR ME!!! hahah

[@langtryvlogme]

Bc that reporter kinds sucks and Anthony gives great analysis and is very well versed in the English language whilst the other guy is barely able to put the sentences together

[@Smokey_The_Rare]

@@Jon--Jones 😂 That's a whole fact and I agree with you "Jon". That was his only chance at being the "on paper" champ he always speaks of. Had a shot at being the "OP" GOAT but he blew it 😂 . I wonder how many only chance at the title fighters that Jon has ruined careers of 🤔. Reyes had his only chance and now he hears only chants of 'you beat Jon' 😂. That was his 1st and only chance too lol. Jon Jones is an Only Chance fighter to most. There is no rematch, revenge, redemption, or career recovery afterwards. You have 1 shot at the million dollars from full court, blindfolded 😂 . That's it ^^^

[@Bluepickles333]

“This fight means nothing to me.” - Anthony Smith

[@akhilravindran6133]

He always talks as if he is on a 5 fight winning streak

[@jasontaylor7384]

He is tho !

[@Smokey_The_Rare]

In his mind he is lol. It's the same place that Jon Jones still occupies space in 🧠

[@RomanSloppylov]

On paper one of the best paper fighters in ufc paper history

[@burgerking8475]

So what’s the deal with all the paper comments??

[@RomanSloppylov]

@@burgerking8475 on paper hes a great fighter

[@joshnagel8819]

@@burgerking8475Because Smith has infamously and repeatedly said that “on paper” he is better than Jon Jones and every other opponent that has beaten him.

[@arcanum3882]

He’s right it won’t make a difference 😂

[@94rawanduzy]

Ankalaev fought in Vegas 3 months ago lol what's he on about

[@PolishGypski]

SMITH NEEDS TO RETIRE AND TURN HIS PT FLUFFING JOB FOR DANA THE PINK LIZARD INTO A FULL TIME JOB.

[@gregoryariel2431]

Facts

[@iluvatarchem]

This will be his last fight. Hope he sticks to commentating because he is one of the better ones out there.

[@charlescharlemagne4907]

ESPN MMA with the atrocious audio as usual. Cant hear a thing.

[@mrnon0z]

He got knocked the fck out in his last match

[@PolishGypski]

If Smith was half as much of a legend as he thinks he is, He'd still be a nobody.

[@wchu702]

That's pure gold! 🤣

[@ApexPunisherX]

Same could be said about you, Smith. You can claim to beat any and every LHW on your "best day" all you want but you'll never do so and never get that title. Fans will be right and you will be wrong.

[@VeraxMusic]

You have good taste my friend, a fan of Netflix Punisher I see.

[@KadeBenji]

😂😂💀​@@VeraxMusic

[@MMAFan20]

Anthony, if you hit him enough, you unlock secret fighter. "Stop talking about my family." Anthony.

[@KareemAbdul-jabberUFC]

He’s gonna get bood so hard😂

[@langtryvlogme]

Booed*

[@robertknapp7938]

On paper he attacked my family.

[@danielwaters191]

I love the how the reporter asked how does it feel "coming to his house" and trying to get a win. That had to be on purpose

[@MMAFan20]

😂

[@derbinich7095]

U just a meme at that point

[@PolishGypski]

Anthony has been beat up so many times he has become delusional. Mr I don't need anybody, I am a company man and this is just my job.

[@gregoryariel2431]

He doesnt even act like he’s into fighting anymore

[@Ziggyvu]

Says the kid that never fought 😂😂 u a fan not a coach

[@PolishGypski]

@@gregoryariel2431 Hasn't in years.

[@PolishGypski]

@@Ziggyvu ok tough guy

[@cheetonation]

@@PolishGypski smith would tap u out, if he was being nice. "tough guy" lol

[@iancastillo123456]

On paper, this guy is good

[@charliec2966]

DID DANA GIVE ANTHONY SMITH A CUSH JOB BECAUSE HE DIDN'T TAKE THE TITLE OFF JONES? LIKE A GOLDEN TICKET.

[@TheBorz0]

Bogdan via first round bogout, CALLING IT NOW!

[@charliec2966]

I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW ANTHONY SMITH WAS AN ANALYST. PRETTY COOL

[@korosuchimu1479]

Please don't shell up. Lion heart

[@TanWam]

You guys may not like it but on paper Anthony can still win the belt and defend it 20 times

[@theone8878]

Fans should stop attacking this man's family. He is annoyed lol i love it.

[@lukemurray4950]

They only attacking his family on paper though 😂

[@captainbuzzkill4658]

If he wins one fight everyone will say He's back, i was always a fan, blah blah blah...

[@rickymendoza6173]

Smith needs to get on the secrete juice

[@Disinfo321]

He is, don’t be naive.

[@gregoryariel2431]

That Dana milk

[@samlaslo7324]

He looks like a fighter version of Vincent D'Onofrio

[@VeraxMusic]

Kingpin

[@samoliver9132]

Not private Pyle😭

[@ruin3r]

Anthony "Salty Paperboy" Smith cannot be beaten by any mortal man if the fight takes place in a paper factory. It is said that in training for this fight he lined his shoes with paper so he can be immortal in sparring sessions. The only reason Jon Jones beat him was that the fight took place in a UFC octagon and not on a large sheet of paper.

[@Smokey_The_Rare]

My ninja Anthony Paper ♥ Smith 🤣. The On Paper Goat in this Bia!!!

[@ramb0lxmb]

this is the like the interview you do in 2k

[@MountFlanklin]

Anthony wins then definitely a title shot😂

[@chrisignacio1791]

“Living Legend on Paper” According to Anthony Smith 😵‍💫

[@Peapodzilla]

Hope he can pull it off! His tone is not instilling any confidence, though.

[@gregoryariel2431]

He’s probably a fight or two away from his contract ending, one foot out the door

[@robertunsworth2212]

Then it's on the road to become champ champ. He can envisage giving the crowd and haters the two finger salute as both belts are wrapped around his waist. Then he wakes up in Brazil this weekend after being knocked unconscious

[@gustaco1738]

Win or lose I hope I get delusional post interview from lionheart

[@FatherFirst]

Still one of my favorite fighters. And I'm happy that he's teamed up with Bisping for the podcast. Always enjoy listening to his perspectives amd points of view. I'm not familiar with the guy he's fighting but I hear he's a tough SOB. But who isn't in the UFC LH division. Go in and do work Anthony and handle your business Lionheart.

[@mrnon0z]

The mans a beast

[@kanyeeast8221]

Came here just to say this guys a 🤡

[@loz1991]

What a sad life you must live. I bet he's deeply offended what a basement dweller thinks of him

[@Lawless1177]

Lets go Anthony!

[@natemarx4999]

Anthony Smith should definitely retire before he goes full blown Tony Ferguson out of the rankings.

[@iiDefied]

The fact that this can is ranked 10 just goes to show how bad lhw is overall.

[@burnedpotato4374]

I hope anthony is healthy before and after the fight .

[@RealSportsBetPicks]

Yeah, but that's what he said about Jamal Hill

[@Disinfo321]

After every fight smith goes off on a 30 minute tangent on his podcast with different excuses about how his mentality was wrong going into the fight. Why can’t he get every excuse figured out and just say “I was in the best shape, went there to win, did my best, and lost”? Instead of “I was thinking about the title rather than the fight” “I should have cared more about the fight” Etc etc.

[@jackreacher2095]

The biggest detriment to Anthony's career and life is a complete and utter lack of self awareness . Doesn't do himself any good lying to himself

[@clippess11]

If it was on paper Smith takes it

[@LINY94xo]

Let’s go Anthony smith for the W I’m tellllin ya!!

[@ciaagent8419]

If the REAL Anthony shows up, he'll 100% win. If he doesn't win, it simply means he didn't show, that's all. Simple as.

[@gregoryariel2431]

The REAL Anthony is over, only the ghost remains

[@cheetonation]

@@gregoryariel2431 real anthony just tapped that foo

[@MouadS10]

Did he attack his family tho?

[@lancertreepuffer]

BYM in the hizzy

[@LINY94xo]

I’d like to see this channel go to members only comments so we know who is a real person and who is using bots and automating hate !!!

[@KevinD-fr9sg]

Anthony "The Delision" Smith

[@englishlad8085]

comments full of casuals , insulting one of the good guys in the sport just makes people look stupid…

[@stevenjacksonnawd3059]

Anthony: My girlfriend threatened to leave unless I stopped being delusional and admitted that I am not a Transformer But I told her “Babe, I can change!”

[@MMANerd27]

Anthony makes this guy look like a little person😮

[@BH-nq5xy]

Smith look like he’s going to his own funeral

[@waalex11]

Great Guy. F the Haters. Sucks he's on frequent losing streaks, but I wish him the best.

[@Jjw338]

You attacked my family

[@Al_Straik]

I feel bad for him sometimes.

[@rickbruintjes2393]

Call me crazy but I want anthony to get to the title shot against alex😂 Would be cool to see anthony sleep for a little while

[@rojasboxing2045]

No man alive!!

[@jion7242]

Bro is cooked

[@thepounder7766]

On paper Anthony Smith likes guys

[@InnerEngineer999]

Let's go lionheart get paper n test yourself. He AINT EVA GONNA STOP!!!

[@AhPhoey]

This one is going to be lopsided

[@TONY_87.]

On paper I am the greatest paper champ of all time

[@user-rw5eu6le4c]

U don't have any fans so chill

[@timm285]

Come Saturday, nobody will watch this fight

[@Jon--Jones]

Same boring answer's as always hes just here for a paycheck i guess

[@gregoryariel2431]

Checking the box to get the pre fight interview over with, dude is lame

[@stevenconnon930]

Anthony already won let’s go

[@lourencorp-ly6tn]

this great smith already talks low, this interviewer doesnt come out as enranged in my audio if i still want to ear a smith interview

[@user-mw8vv2zw1x]

If smith loses he should lose his commentator job too.

[@omnipotentaus]

Anthony Ortiz

[@omnipotentaus]

Tito Smith

[@hellyeahhgxc9075]

Lets goo Anthony fxxx harrington 🤣🙏🤞🏻💯💥

[@ErikRosauce]

Smith +425 he sounds a little arrogant, either his experience will help or hes gonna get rekt again.

[@gregoryariel2431]

He’s getting rekt no doubt

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

What did Anthony say exactly that is upsetting people? Bet whatever he said is probably truth and Pereira fanboys can't take it

[@bodhisattva-p]

he's genuinely the most delusional fighter on the roster and that's saying something when Jamahall Hill exists

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

​@@bodhisattva-p Sounds like a personal opinion Need some facts

[@alexlorenzo7049]

Your not serious lmao

[@ApexPunisherX]

@@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu It was his interview with Bisping claiming he knows he can beat every LHW on the roster, which has proven to not be true. So it's a fact, not an opinion. Then claims they all know that to reassure himself which is a lie. Watch Lucas Tracy's vid on it.

[@MrWolfchamp-xi3cu]

​​@@ApexPunisherXSo a fighter is supposed to believe he can't beat anyone on any given night? If so they're in the wrong profession

[@mystatamiaj]

Let’s get it Lion Heart . Shut these fools up

[@langtryvlogme]

Squishy 🍆

[@Undefeated0-0]

On paper Vitor is so fooked

[@crazyraven2879]

AS is done as a fighter

[@ironghostrotation]

On papyrus Anthony can beat anyone I'd bet an ounce of frankincense he loses. Unless he shows up if he shows up it might be well it could be a fight on TV..

[@DJReyzor357]

So Anthony Smith is losing 📉 by the first due to submission 😅

[@lancet878]

Smith has a chance to upset, might put a small bet on him

[@agi2160]

Upset what? His stomach?

[@michaelroot6064]

Love the guy but he should have called it a career after the Glover fight

[@GMoney-ul6uj]

or the home invader fight... that one was close

[@michaelroot6064]

@@GMoney-ul6uj invader was on drugs people on dope dont feel anything

[@bigben42]

Why lol, he’s made hundreds of thousands of dollars since then and is still decent even now

[@michaelroot6064]

@@bigben42 because he's taking to many punches and can negatively impact him later in life or sooner

[@bodhisattva-p]

@@bigben42he is not decent lmfao

[@langtryvlogme]

Dont love this interviewer for English speaking fighters.

[@gregoryariel2431]

He’s lucky he’s cozy with parent company otherwise he’d be in the PFL a long time ago

[@situationalfriendliness]

Alf was an underrated show 🍿

[@PurpleGengar822]

All these clowns in the comments dont like smith because he roasted and spoke the truth about their daddy alex cut the line in 2 divisions Pereira

[@ybarrajoshua97]

Smith could be a bkfc goat if he wanted to

[@drphil4209]

Lol Smith got no heart

[@gregoryariel2431]

Maybe 20 years ago

[@MattWarb]

He’s lost more than half his fights. 37 wins, 19 losses. He lost 3 of his last 4 fights.

[@blakegibson674]

Math is hard

[@solo2873]

Bro is so delusional he probably thinks he can get a title fight with a win

[@cheetonation]

anthony surprises me when hes truly locked in. this aint a contender fight nor is anthony a draw so obviously not

[@craigrock8444]

Oh no! Is he going for the belt again this time??!! I sure hope so!!

[@2beezosanablaze733]

He is a really good fighter but not great at anything hence him not making the next step. He got good jiu jutsu with shitty wraslin for example. Average striking

[@gregoryariel2431]

Facts

[@Sunline2002]

Anthony Smith knows he's about to get a good old solid smashing for 15 minutes he's only there to collect as much money as he can before retirement & I don't Blame him let's be real

[@nigelc9907]

only fighter that stinks more than Anthony is Ryan spann