Anthony Smith allegedly threatened to kill wife, attempted to strike her 'multiple times' with vehicle, authorities say

Former UFC fighter Anthony Smith has been taken into custody following a domestic altercation. Authorities report that he is currently facing three felony charges related to the incident.

The arrest stems from allegations that Smith threatened to kill his wife and attempted to strike her multiple times using a vehicle. These claims have been detailed across multiple outlets including CBS Sports, the New York Post, and MMA Junkie, which focus on the gravity of the accusations and the potential legal consequences for the former athlete.

While coverage consistently identifies the charges as felonies, the specific nature of the evidence supporting these counts has not been detailed in current news reports. Outlets like Yahoo Sports have noted reactions to the event, such as public comments from Jones, though these statements do not provide additional information regarding the specifics of the alleged altercation itself.

Legal proceedings are in the early stages as the case moves forward. Details regarding Smith’s upcoming court dates, the status of his legal representation, or the existence of prior documented domestic disturbances are not provided in the available reports.