Overview
- Gamebred FC announced on Wednesday that Anthony Smith will headline its heavyweight tournament against Jordan Heiderman on Oct. 2 in the Dominican Republic.
- Smith was arrested in Sarpy County in July and is charged with multiple felonies including terroristic threats, first-degree false imprisonment, and domestic-assault-related counts.
- Smith has pleaded not guilty and was released on bond, though outlets disagree on the amount with several reporting $500,000 and at least one reporting $45,000.
- The judge handling the case granted Smith permission to travel overseas for the fight and a status hearing in Nebraska remains scheduled for later this month.
- Gamebred’s leaders defended the booking by citing due process and Smith’s need to earn a living, and his wife has publicly defended him while citing mental-health struggles; a conviction could carry significant prison exposure and would likely bar him from competing.