Anthony Smith derrotou Ryan spann. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
Protagonists of the penultimate fight of the UFC Singapore, valid for the light heavyweight division (up to 93kg.), Anthony Smith e Ryan spann provided a violent duel with good moments for both fighters. Injured in the second round after receiving a blow from his opponent, the 'Lionheart' left his right eye closed and with worrying swelling. Despite the injury, doctors released the athlete to continue the fight.
Willing to live up to his nickname, Smith returned in the third round, inflated the crowd in the Singapore arena and managed to do better in the last five minutes, despite the major injury to his eye. With a greater number of significant blows, the 'Coração de Leão' pleased the side judges and achieved victory in the unanimous decision, with two rounds to one.
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Recovering from a delicate phase in the organization, Smith ends a streak of two consecutive defeats and gets closer to the belt again. Currently placed eighth in the category ranking, the athlete repeated the feat he achieved in 2021 and defeated his opponent again. An underdog in the bookmakers, Anthony has achieved 12 victories in the organization.
On the other hand, Spann accumulated his second defeat in a row and wasted a chance to steal the position occupied by his rival in the light heavyweight division. Tenth placed, Superman, as he is known, expressed frustration upon hearing the judges' official decision in the UFC Singapore.
STRONG IMAGE: See photo of the swelling in Anthony Smith's eye during the duel against Ryan Spann
Anthony Smith during fight against Ryan spann. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
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