UFC Fans React as Anthony Smith Annihilates Ryan Spann in the Very First Round at UFC Fight Night
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The main event at UFC Vegas 37 featured a light heavyweight bout between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann. This was the first UFC fight card after a brief hiatus and it was a delight.
UFC loyalists viewed #6 ‘Lionheart’ and #11 ‘Superman’ as two extremely dangerous fighters in the 205-pound division. Hence, they were excited.
The fight was a litmus test for Spann as he was taking on an elite fighter and former title challenger. Unfortunately for him, he failed, as it was ‘Lionheart’ who put on a show with an impressive first-round submission win to make a bold statement and put the division on notice.
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Anthony Smith extends his win streak to 3-0 after a dominant display against Ryan Spann
Going into the fight, Smith was on a two-fight win streak, whereas Spann had just bounced back into the win column with a stunning knockout win over Misha Cirkunov. Anthony Smith was in control from the very first minute of the fight. ‘Lionheart’ asserted his dominance with his offense early on and rocked Spann multiple times over the course of the first round.
Tensions were high initially, but @lionheartasmith and @Superman_Spann shook hands after their #UFCVegas37 fight 🤝 pic.twitter.com/4xEw8Qc1qF
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 19, 2021
The finishing sequence saw Smith land a right hand that dropped Spann to the floor. He then sensed an opportunity for a finish and immediately started working on a rear-naked choke, which he eventually secured. Once the referee stepped in called the fight, the two men were involved in a scuffle as they exchanged heated words back and forth.
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The security on site had to step in and separate the two fighters. ‘Superman’ and ‘Lionheart’ eventually calmed down and shook each other’s hands after a hard-fought fight.
Twitter reacts to the main event at UFC Vegas 37
‘The Maverick’ Michael Chiesa took to Twitter to congratulate Anthony Smith on a brilliant performance.
That’s what’s up @lionheartasmith. Beautiful display of skills and violence. ⚔️
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) September 19, 2021
Aljamain Sterling shared his thoughts on the fight between Smith and Spann.
“Merry Christmas to me”
😂 love it!— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) September 19, 2021
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Former double-champion Daniel Cormier reacted to the post-fight scuffle between Ryan Spann and Anthony Smith.
I have no problem with the way Anthony Smith just acted when you talk all that shit and you get beat the way Ryan Spann just got beat we don’t need to shake hands and hug Anthony is an OG and do not play. Really was an easy night for @lionheartasmith great job!!!#UFCVegas37
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) September 19, 2021
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What did you make of Anthony Smith’s performance tonight? And who do you think he should face next? Let us know in the comments below!
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