Anthony Smith reflects on retirement at UFC Kansas City: ‘I walked out of there with everything I’d ever wanted’

Anthony Smith | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC Anthony Smith finally got what he wanted.
Two weeks ago, Smith made the walk to the octagon for the final time, when he faced Zhang Mingyang in the co-main event of UFC Kansas City. Smith lost by first-round TKO, ending a 60-fight career that saw him achieve the height of challenging for the UFC light heavyweight title. And though Smith never won the UFC belt or achieved many of the goals he set for himself, “Lionheart” nonetheless final