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Struggles against Roman Dolidze
Smith lost to Roman Dolidze via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 27-30) at UFC 303 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
When you get a fight between two guys that are friendly with each other on extremely short notice, this is the type of bout you are left with. Smith appeared aging and tired throughout the course of the fight. He had competed fought less than two months ago and was likely looking forward to an extended break. Instead, he got Dolidze here and accomplished next to nothing offensively over the course of 15 minutes. On a more positive note, Smith didn't absorb a ton of damage outside of a Round 2 slip which allowed Dolidze to end up in a dominant position on the mat. Smith, who will be 36 years of age in late-July, is closing in on 60 professional fights. He's 2-4 in his past half-dozen bouts and is clearly running out of time.
When you get a fight between two guys that are friendly with each other on extremely short notice, this is the type of bout you are left with. Smith appeared aging and tired throughout the course of the fight. He had competed fought less than two months ago and was likely looking forward to an extended break. Instead, he got Dolidze here and accomplished next to nothing offensively over the course of 15 minutes. On a more positive note, Smith didn't absorb a ton of damage outside of a Round 2 slip which allowed Dolidze to end up in a dominant position on the mat. Smith, who will be 36 years of age in late-July, is closing in on 60 professional fights. He's 2-4 in his past half-dozen bouts and is clearly running out of time.
Dolidze confirmed as opponent
Smith is scheduled to compete against Roman Dolidze in a light heavyweight fight at UFC 303 on June 29, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Dolidze was expected to replace Carlos Ulberg as Smith's opponent, and the expectation has come to fruition. Dolidze is a middleweight going up to light heavyweight, which could be favorable to Smith, a mainstay in the aforementioned division.
Dolidze was expected to replace Carlos Ulberg as Smith's opponent, and the expectation has come to fruition. Dolidze is a middleweight going up to light heavyweight, which could be favorable to Smith, a mainstay in the aforementioned division.
Not fighting Ulberg
Smith will not fight Carlos Ulberg at UFC 303, according to Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Ulberg has withdrawn from UFC 303 for undisclosed reasons. Smith is expected to remain on the pay-per-view card though, with Roman Dolidze being the frontrunner to replace Ulberg.
Ulberg has withdrawn from UFC 303 for undisclosed reasons. Smith is expected to remain on the pay-per-view card though, with Roman Dolidze being the frontrunner to replace Ulberg.
Taking on Ulberg at UFC 303
Smith will take on Carlos Ulberg at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas, according to UFC President Dana White.
ANALYSIS
Initially, Ulberg was scheduled to compete against Jamahal Hill, who cannot make UFC 303 because of a knee injury. In steps Smith, who is looking to feed off his upset win over Vitor Petrino at UFC 301. Ulberg is no slouch though, as he has fought off a rough debut for the promotion by going on a six-fight win streak, all but one of the victories being finishes.
Initially, Ulberg was scheduled to compete against Jamahal Hill, who cannot make UFC 303 because of a knee injury. In steps Smith, who is looking to feed off his upset win over Vitor Petrino at UFC 301. Ulberg is no slouch though, as he has fought off a rough debut for the promotion by going on a six-fight win streak, all but one of the victories being finishes.
Gifted UFC 301 upset victory
Smith defeated Vitor Petrino via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:00 of Round 1 at UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
As always, they don't ask how you win, they just ask if you did. 35 years of age and approaching 60 (!!!) professional fights, Smith had nothing in the early going here, as he was repeatedly pounded by Petrino on the feet. Yet, Vitor foolishly attempted a slam during an exchange along the fence, and being the wily veteran he is, Smith grabbed ahold of his neck and never looked back. The end result was an upset win as a +350 underdog. Anthony entered with losses in three of his prior four bouts, and everything early on in this one suggested he was on his way to another defeat. The win should buy Smith some time with the company, but the UFC needs to be exceedingly careful regarding who it matches him up against moving forward.
As always, they don't ask how you win, they just ask if you did. 35 years of age and approaching 60 (!!!) professional fights, Smith had nothing in the early going here, as he was repeatedly pounded by Petrino on the feet. Yet, Vitor foolishly attempted a slam during an exchange along the fence, and being the wily veteran he is, Smith grabbed ahold of his neck and never looked back. The end result was an upset win as a +350 underdog. Anthony entered with losses in three of his prior four bouts, and everything early on in this one suggested he was on his way to another defeat. The win should buy Smith some time with the company, but the UFC needs to be exceedingly careful regarding who it matches him up against moving forward.