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Anthony Smith is a well-known name in the world of UFC. The 34-year-old American fighter has made a name for himself as one of the best fighters in the game. With a professional record of 36 wins and 17 losses, he has faced some of the toughest opponents in the sport.

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Anthony Smith was last seen in the UFC octagon on July 30, where he broke his ankle against Magomed Ankalaev. Smith‘s next fight against Johnny Walker is highly anticipated by the UFC community. Walker is also a top-ranked fighter and has a record of 20 wins and 7 losses.

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The two fighters are known for their knockout power, and fans are expecting a thrilling fight. In a recent podcast with Michael Bisping, Smith talked about his training camp.

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Anthony Smith describes the struggles of his hard training camp

Smith recently appeared in BISPING’S & SMITH BYM Podcast, where he and Michael Bisping talked about his upcoming fight. Bisping asked Smith about the toughest part of his training, to which he replied that it was adjusting to the altitude.

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Smith further explained that the altitude was causing him wicked headaches, and it was hard to stay hydrated, no matter how much water he drank. However, Smith mentioned that things were getting easier, and the training sessions were going well.

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“The altitude was kicking my ass. Wicked headaches, it’s hard to stay hydrated doesn’t matter how much water you drink. So just adjusting to that again was the toughest part and now things are getting easier. The training sessions are insane but yeah it’s going well.”

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Anthony Smith’s UFC Career

Smith‘s UFC career has been nothing short of impressive. He has fought some of the toughest opponents in the sport, including Alexander Gustafsson, Rashad Evans, and Glover Teixeira. However, his biggest fight was against Jon Jones for the light heavyweight title. Smith lost that fight via unanimous decision.

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Smith has also won multiple Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards in his career. Currently, he is #5 in the UFC light heavyweight rankings. Also known as the ‘Lionheart’, Smith has won three of his last four fights.

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Returning to face Johnny Walker, Smith will be looking for a win and a chance to fight for the title.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time.

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