Anthony Smith on coping with challenges & grief before facing Dominick Reyes at UFC 310 | ESPN MMA

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @deancurson1345
    @deancurson1345 21 день назад +53

    We love ya Anthony and we feel your pain, we're with you brother

  • @Jer-Michael
    @Jer-Michael 21 день назад +59

    Anthony knows exactly what Scott’s voice is saying within himself. Losing someone you love is the real fight. You allow yourself to drown in it a little to then learn to swim again. Much love and respect brother.

    • @Phristan-the-wolvenking
      @Phristan-the-wolvenking 19 дней назад

      What happened ?? The deep sadness in his eyes I recognize this man needs systemic therapy.. support but not fighting ....watching his fight right now .this dude def is not in the right mind wishing him all the best

    • @Jer-Michael
      @Jer-Michael 18 дней назад

      @ his close friend/mentor/coach that’s been with him his whole career passed a few weeks ago in his sleep

    • @SNAFU..
      @SNAFU.. 18 дней назад

      Seems like Smith cares more about his coach dying than when his Mom died....What a weird guy...

    • @levity90
      @levity90 18 дней назад +1

      "You allow yourself to drown in it a little to then learn to swim again" ❤

    • @Jer-Michael
      @Jer-Michael 18 дней назад

      @@levity90 life lessons learned

  • @mightysavage459
    @mightysavage459 21 день назад +130

    This is what it sounds like when someone is teetering on the edge of the abyss, and it usually doesn’t end well for people in this state of mind. While we all understand it’s just a fight, he’s mentally unraveling in front of the world. A close friend needs to step in and urge him to seek help before it’s too late.

    • @JustBenny5565
      @JustBenny5565 21 день назад +16

      He just lost his closest friend dude, he is sad about his friend dying for fucks sake

    • @daveyp7
      @daveyp7 21 день назад +14

      @ most people feel this way when they lose some one they love. Just most people arnt this honest

    • @JustBenny5565
      @JustBenny5565 21 день назад +2

      @ you know it brother 👍

    • @MrMIDWEST323213
      @MrMIDWEST323213 21 день назад +1

      And he has a lion heart

    • @MrMIDWEST323213
      @MrMIDWEST323213 21 день назад +2

      TJ in the back rubbing his shoulders

  • @davidturpin6604
    @davidturpin6604 21 день назад +54

    Keep your head up Anthony mad love and respect brother

  • @SOLE_II_SOUL
    @SOLE_II_SOUL 21 день назад +28

    It’s nice that Brett Okamoto despite the expectation to be professional, cussed with Anthony to level with him on a personal basis at 7:37.

    • @euandick
      @euandick 19 дней назад +1

      I didnt like this interview from him. Too intrusive and insensitive

  • @millieatr
    @millieatr 21 день назад +47

    Anthony is a sincere dude skipping all of the BS ,,, have to respect him for that

    • @Johnsmith36346
      @Johnsmith36346 20 дней назад +2

      Nah like Bisping won bc he took this stuff for what it is; an opportunity. Anthony takes for granted that these reporters and fans are gonna forget about him and all this unwanted attention will disappear. Like Izzy had the best mindset when he came back, that these glory days at the ufc are numbered and not taking every taking the fame and connections to upmost like Bisping does, with his podcast, movies, book, tour, and most importantly his ufc career, he's gonna regret it. I know because I regret every time I didn't take the little opportunities I had to make my life better, I can only imagine what smith will feel like 20 years later when he's retired.

  • @apathofpain
    @apathofpain 21 день назад +15

    Idiots can say whatever and joke about him but dude 100% real and well spoken

    • @alphatip.s
      @alphatip.s 21 день назад +1

      100%

    • @rollin60z
      @rollin60z 21 день назад

      @@alphatip.suseless comment, just hit the thumbs up ya lil bit

  • @chanj329
    @chanj329 7 дней назад +1

    props to Anthony Smith for dealing with these obtrusive questions when the man is doing his best to hold it together during his darkest day. i would've said no to the interview

  • @cryptocarpenter4157
    @cryptocarpenter4157 21 день назад +29

    Anthony is a great commentator, and has a ton of skills and weapons. Don't ever count this man out. That would be stupid.

    • @jaredbull9493
      @jaredbull9493 21 день назад +2

      yes sir.

    • @Juel92
      @Juel92 21 день назад

      Imo he should become a coach or something. He just looks like he hates it in the cage nowadays.

  • @palmedor9916
    @palmedor9916 21 день назад +34

    Honestly I think he’s a great dude. However, dude needs to retire. Like what is he trying to accomplish at this point?

    • @Juel92
      @Juel92 21 день назад +3

      Sometimes it feels like he's intentionally self-harming with his fights.

    • @JamesPeterson-y5l
      @JamesPeterson-y5l 19 дней назад

      He makes $250k win or lose.....for less then 15 minutes of work....focus on your own life buddy

    • @palmedor9916
      @palmedor9916 19 дней назад

      @@JamesPeterson-y5l shut up. All that brain damage for 250k? He already has over 50 fights in MMA. Plus dude has a job at ESPN. Im glad he didn’t listen to people like you.

  • @CowDaily
    @CowDaily 21 день назад +15

    I wish nothing but the best for Anthony and the people around him. I recognise how he is feeling, people should give him a break.

  • @lartdelavivre1
    @lartdelavivre1 21 день назад +13

    Smith is hurting of losing his long-term coach. He is in pain. One day at a time and you will be ok.

  • @JoseSLC
    @JoseSLC 21 день назад +44

    Reyes line just got bigger

    • @josephboza7448
      @josephboza7448 21 день назад

      Yeah if i was betting I would have thrown $$ on Dominick seeing this interview. Anthony aint in the right frame of mind to fight. Dominick aint no joke. He saved his job vs Dustin Jacoby last time we saw him. Dominick is -380 last time I saw.

    • @haga7596
      @haga7596 21 день назад

      @@josephboza7448we also saw him get chinned ten times before that but Yano lol

    • @Ash51511
      @Ash51511 21 день назад +1

      I’m betting the house on Reyes. Why would they do this interview before the fight?!? this is a man who’s checked out mentally and ready to collect their paycheck. Sounds just like Nick Diaz when he was complaining about everything and not caring if he wins.

    • @josephboza7448
      @josephboza7448 21 день назад

      @@Ash51511 I wish somebody in his life would say you need time to grieve. I think this fight was supposed to be at 309 but was moved here. I dont bet and this interview scared me. He looked mentally checked out and ready to hang it up.

    • @Sage-vl3so
      @Sage-vl3so 20 дней назад

      @@josephboza7448Reyes is -375 on draftkings as of now.

  • @noahahlers4740
    @noahahlers4740 20 дней назад +4

    This is a cry for help. I really hope his friends and family see this and reach out to him. We love you Lionheart

  • @zoso2000
    @zoso2000 19 дней назад +1

    Super genuine dude.

  • @thisismyspamaccount452
    @thisismyspamaccount452 21 день назад +13

    This doesn’t sound like someone who is channeling their pain into a more positive outcome - Anthony sounds like he is still angry, mourning, and hurt.
    I wish him the best personally, but I don’t know if he’s in a position to really perform against a dangerous Reyes.

  • @KotoGrey
    @KotoGrey 21 день назад +5

    This video made me really like Anthony. Dude has gone through a lot. Wish him nothing but the best

  • @brim3384
    @brim3384 21 день назад +16

    This is sad 😔 come on LIONHEART

    • @Haze2121
      @Haze2121 20 дней назад

      You must have not followed why his mindset is like this right now. 99% of other fighters would have pulled out of the fight in the grieving circumstances he’s in. He just lost his mentor dude, the guy that brought him into mma and coached him up

    • @brim3384
      @brim3384 20 дней назад

      @@Haze2121 yea I’ve been watching carefully. I feel for the guy

    • @fatsonic5776
      @fatsonic5776 18 дней назад

      Yesterdays fight was the saddest ive ever seen. I hope he fights one more time to go out on a good note, but if not its all good. Just wishing him the best.

  • @jsteinbrink3000
    @jsteinbrink3000 21 день назад +2

    Always root for this dude, and appreciate his honesty. Also lost my kid raising mentor/brother. Sending this brother positive thoughts and prayers.

  • @Haze2121
    @Haze2121 20 дней назад +3

    You can literally see the pain in his eyes and face. Insane. Prayers up for Smith 🙏

  • @MrBranditi
    @MrBranditi 21 день назад +10

    hes great human being and also he doesn't really want to be there, reminds me of
    Nick Diaz media week before Diaz vs. Robbie 2

    • @Ash51511
      @Ash51511 21 день назад +1

      Same. He’s clearly crying for help and accepted the fact he’s going to lose.

  • @TrevorSchulz666
    @TrevorSchulz666 19 дней назад +1

    With the loss of his mentor/coach/friend you can tell he is having a mental battle within himself. Hope he gets the win he deserves it

  • @georgek9548
    @georgek9548 21 день назад +28

    On paper, we all love Anthony Smith. Get a win dawg

    • @johnsnow7873
      @johnsnow7873 21 день назад

      Anthony's last win was in his living room at 3am

    • @georgek9548
      @georgek9548 21 день назад +1

      @ you mean Vic Petrino in May

    • @dustinbrounce357
      @dustinbrounce357 21 день назад +1

      ​@johnsnow7873 deff not to bright are you?

  • @theironforce3000
    @theironforce3000 21 день назад +12

    Seems Anthony is burnt out on this sport .
    I sense he's gonna fight very emotional and get caught by Dom.

    • @Juel92
      @Juel92 21 день назад

      Imo he has seemed burned out of fighting for a long time. He could probably make for a solid coach instead.

    • @theironforce3000
      @theironforce3000 21 день назад +2

      @Juel92 Even to be a coach, the fighter still has to have the fire and the passion to still be involved in the game.
      He seems to be enjoying the commentary aspect a little bit more from collabing with Bisping or joining the panel as the postfight commentator's.

  • @zephyrleapold6796
    @zephyrleapold6796 21 день назад +3

    No longer feeling great and seeing holes. Appreciate his honesty about where his head's at.

  • @rishabhrastogi4602
    @rishabhrastogi4602 19 дней назад +2

    i hope Anthony heal from this grieve fight

  • @Highsandlows25
    @Highsandlows25 20 дней назад +2

    I love you Anthony. You are so strong! You inspire me !

  • @Super85Dave
    @Super85Dave 19 дней назад +1

    Anthony smith has always been a true man in and out of the octagon 🛑 I can tell he’s hurt from this big time !

  • @awilson1989
    @awilson1989 21 день назад +2

    Sorry for your loss... Stay strong man.

  • @jtsnow8440
    @jtsnow8440 21 день назад +3

    Anthony is a good dude. All love and respect to him.

  • @lukemurray4950
    @lukemurray4950 21 день назад +20

    Smith: "Why you talking about my dead friend!"
    Reyes: "Huh!?"

  • @devinx7
    @devinx7 21 день назад +5

    great mindset tbh, the outcome is out of your control if you put in the work just focus on the moment, the rest just is what it is

  • @Rrj24
    @Rrj24 19 дней назад +2

    God. He looks like he isn’t even here. Worrying

  • @jamesbuscarini-ou5bd
    @jamesbuscarini-ou5bd 21 день назад +1

    We may be seeing the last of Smith fighting-got to love the candor and honesty in such a horrible mind space. Wishing you peace, love and happiness brother!

  • @MJ-kd7dp
    @MJ-kd7dp 19 дней назад +1

    I love you Anthony Smith.

  • @guitarhack42
    @guitarhack42 21 день назад +1

    Anthony, From one human to another, I hope and pray for blessings in your life. This will pass brother. Goodness is right around the corner.

  • @christophercook9745
    @christophercook9745 21 день назад +2

    full respect bro

  • @farcry-h4l
    @farcry-h4l 21 день назад +9

    Anthony Smith during the fight: "You attacked my coach"

  • @euandick
    @euandick 19 дней назад +1

    Come on Anthony finish your career with a win over Reyes. You can do it man!

  • @jaredbull9493
    @jaredbull9493 21 день назад +4

    Lets go smith your time.

  • @Tempest_Elixir
    @Tempest_Elixir 21 день назад +8

    Before he even opened his mouth he looked off.
    This is really sad to see and I feel for Anthony.
    I hope Bisping has reached out to him.

    • @jeffreyjann1263
      @jeffreyjann1263 21 день назад +5

      I hope he can focus his pain and win!

  • @brianhurst8563
    @brianhurst8563 21 день назад +1

    Hope the best for Anthony. Hard to go through what he’s going through right now.

  • @jboadia659
    @jboadia659 20 дней назад +1

    Lion heart we love your realness

  • @95NLESS
    @95NLESS 19 дней назад +1

    Really not sure why Anthony is even fighting this weekend. Sounds like he doesn’t want to for sure

  • @SystemofaTim
    @SystemofaTim 21 день назад

    Brett, you are a great interviewer. You have that ability to ask all the right questions while still really caring about the person being interviewed. 👍

    • @noahahlers4740
      @noahahlers4740 20 дней назад +1

      This is one of the best interviews he has ever done

  • @jaydeelucas
    @jaydeelucas 21 день назад +1

    Let's GOO Lion Heart! Always riding with you Big Dawg!

  • @mikesmyre7954
    @mikesmyre7954 20 дней назад

    Anthony has entered self destruction mode 3000. Him having the opportunity to commentate and then calling the media the fakest thing he’s ever seen. He’s wrapping up his fighting career and putting an axe to his media career.

  • @GlacierSound
    @GlacierSound 20 дней назад

    anthony your the man!
    please know we real fans of your work will always support you! much love tou the smoth family!

  • @liamweinberg4902
    @liamweinberg4902 21 день назад +4

    Reyes by first round tko

  • @daveyp7
    @daveyp7 21 день назад +2

    Feel for him so much in this. He shouldn’t be fighting

  • @timm285
    @timm285 21 день назад +2

    This is a retirement fight for one of them

  • @budoolove5887
    @budoolove5887 21 день назад +6

    Glover took it all from him in that fight. Corner shoulda saved him.
    Edit: halfway through, ohhhh boy. He's not gonna take a loss well dudes.

  • @Omahahawgs2020
    @Omahahawgs2020 21 день назад +13

    In Anthony's head he's still and always fighting Jon Jones.

    • @karimsmith937
      @karimsmith937 21 день назад +3

      Constant struggle right? Bro needs to either retire or get over himself. Stop feeling bad for yourself and be the man.

    • @corvofalcone7489
      @corvofalcone7489 21 день назад

      Clown

  • @jooshmma
    @jooshmma 21 день назад +1

    I think something like this effects some fighters differently. But for Anthony, it looks like it’s gonna hinder him.

  • @jaredbull9493
    @jaredbull9493 21 день назад +6

    Your fkcn time anthony lets go.

  • @jasciewilliams7900
    @jasciewilliams7900 21 день назад +1

    It’s all love Lionheart.

  • @jamesrosales89
    @jamesrosales89 20 дней назад +1

    I hope he wins to see his post fight speech

  • @qball8437
    @qball8437 21 день назад +1

    LIONHEART 💯

  • @thugwafflebro8062
    @thugwafflebro8062 21 день назад +4

    Lionheart is real AF!!

  • @sadgod361
    @sadgod361 18 дней назад

    I lost my bestfriend 3 years ago in november and barely it has become managable

  • @kratosofspartareal
    @kratosofspartareal 21 день назад +1

    Realness

  • @Laxusism
    @Laxusism 21 день назад +1

    7:29 There's no one to call... Cuts deep....

  • @Spawny500
    @Spawny500 19 дней назад +1

    This dude is losing it, or lost it. Either way he shouldn't be fighting anymore. At least try to keep the rest of your brain cells.

  • @Saielb
    @Saielb 21 день назад

    THANK YOU

  • @abhijitbhattacharjee7138
    @abhijitbhattacharjee7138 21 день назад +2

    He is retiring this week

  • @iconofsin4578
    @iconofsin4578 21 день назад

    On paper, this was a good interview!

  • @yakovromanov3177
    @yakovromanov3177 21 день назад +1

    Smith for the champ🎉

  • @Isikkkcan
    @Isikkkcan 21 день назад +2

    And thats finding yourself. Eventually you have to go back and do the stupid things anyhow, otherwise you'll go insane.

  • @whysogrim697
    @whysogrim697 21 день назад +5

    On paper, Anthony wins paper but in reality be gets nasty cut and the doctor stops it in the first 🙄

  • @WilliamLindberg-w6p
    @WilliamLindberg-w6p 21 день назад +2

    Let's go lionheart

  • @jasonstouder
    @jasonstouder 18 дней назад

    I have never been a Smith fan. Could never figure out why. Now I know why. I have some of the same personality traits.

  • @Willis-de5hx
    @Willis-de5hx 21 день назад +62

    This is what a beaten man sounds like. He just needs money .

    • @GhostDogBlackTR5
      @GhostDogBlackTR5 21 день назад +12

      So you think that he needs money? You checked his bank account to know that?

    • @darkmagician1710
      @darkmagician1710 21 день назад +15

      People go through things and life, and he is still trying. I salute him for continuing to push forward when a lot of other people would have given up.

    • @mightysavage459
      @mightysavage459 21 день назад +5

      Nah... he’s in self-destruct mode, consumed by his grief over losing someone so special in his life.

    • @DanBolton-my9bx
      @DanBolton-my9bx 21 день назад +5

      yeah you re the keyboard warriors he was referring to that knows next to nothing about him

    • @Willis-de5hx
      @Willis-de5hx 21 день назад +1

      @DanBolton-my9bx I watched enough of hits fights to know he's a quitter ... All talk then he gets smokes and then he says " I don't care if I win or lose " which means I'm just here to make some cash and go back to the nice safe table and talk about the fights lol... Again I don't need to know him when he shows his true self in the cage .

  • @dylanflynn5846
    @dylanflynn5846 21 день назад +1

    This is Anthony's last fight. This is the worst attitude to have going into a fight Reyes wins easy and Smith hangs em up

  • @nope44589
    @nope44589 21 день назад +1

    bro should stop fighting if he doesn’t want to be there.

  • @face-lf1ee
    @face-lf1ee 20 дней назад

    Anthony has great ground work he doesnt use it enough

  • @908peruvian
    @908peruvian 21 день назад +5

    why even post this depressing interview? im trying to get hyped for UFC & i gotta see this?

    • @Haze2121
      @Haze2121 20 дней назад

      Stfu loser. You’ve obviously never lost someone in your life. This is as real as it gets

  • @Patriotx-gx4ce
    @Patriotx-gx4ce 21 день назад

    There is only Now!
    Thats all we have.
    See it visualize it and fight.
    Winning or Loosing is not important.
    Give it your all and the result will show.
    Believe in yourself, people out there like myself, believe you can win,you can win.
    Stipe my Croatian by blood brother is a great person to have with you as training partner and friend.

  • @avengerman77
    @avengerman77 21 день назад

    This dude has never been the same after Jon Jones. He trashed Jones so bad leading to the Stipe fight. When Jones beat Stipe, he beat Smith a second time.

  • @bradleyfitzgerald3534
    @bradleyfitzgerald3534 21 день назад +1

    He’s done w fighting you can hear it

  • @1Stunna2323
    @1Stunna2323 21 день назад +4

    Alex Pereira needs to stop ducking this man.

  • @korosuchimu1479
    @korosuchimu1479 21 день назад +1

    Let's go LIONHEART ❤

  • @Mr-E.
    @Mr-E. 20 дней назад

    I hate to say it but he always comes across a little depressive... It isn't just his coach dying or this time around. People have said he has been unconcerned with winning and losing in previous fights of his too... not just the Gustafson fight.

  • @marcernest3165
    @marcernest3165 20 дней назад

    This dude needs to be monitored 24/7 for a little while. Im genuinely worried for him.

  • @MrBooYa-yd5er
    @MrBooYa-yd5er 19 дней назад +1

    Jon Jones’ sons

  • @karimsmith937
    @karimsmith937 21 день назад +1

    Bro seems so depressed.

  • @N-B-MMA
    @N-B-MMA 21 день назад +1

    Dmn...well if this is it for smith i hope its fotn!

  • @Rya_N33
    @Rya_N33 21 день назад +4

    Anthony needs to find his higher power aka god

    • @rollin60z
      @rollin60z 21 день назад

      Inshallah

    • @Haze2121
      @Haze2121 20 дней назад +1

      Yeah Jesus would definitely get somone like him in track 🙏 In time, we just gotta pray for him ❤

  • @purple.room.studio
    @purple.room.studio 21 день назад

    Anthony let's goooooo

  • @charleschi843
    @charleschi843 20 дней назад

    I’ve never seen a man so ripe for the saving grace that only Jesus can provide. Meaning, hope, forgiveness, salvation, and value all stem from knowing our Creator. Christians reading this: Let’s pray for Anthony and desperately hope for a solid Jesus follower to come alongside him to guide and disciple him.

  • @bappapappa1777
    @bappapappa1777 21 день назад +3

    Dude knows he's gonna lose. Bet big on Dom.

    • @Neanderthal-b9r
      @Neanderthal-b9r 21 день назад

      Jon jones broke reyes
      Look at him now he's on a losing streak

    • @bappapappa1777
      @bappapappa1777 21 день назад

      @@Neanderthal-b9r "I don't care if I win" = I know I'm gonna lose

  • @Juel92
    @Juel92 21 день назад

    I feel Smith should become a coach or something. It's been a while since I felt he belonged in the cage. And not because of skill but he just looks like he hates it in the cage, like he wants to be everywhere else but in the cage.

  • @StormyNormy
    @StormyNormy 21 день назад

    Reyes definitely be talking about Smiths family… 😂💀

  • @RudysReactions
    @RudysReactions 20 дней назад

    losing someone sucks. anthony shouldnt be there this week. crapping on the media, the fans, the WORK, is not my cup of tea. just go home bro and deal with your stuff.

  • @jpjperez89
    @jpjperez89 19 дней назад +1

    He said it’s a dog and pony show lol. is that what it is when he’s an analyst or interviewing? he’s always coping somehow not saying he can’t win but come on listen to his own words.

  • @TheLocalDank
    @TheLocalDank 21 день назад

    Anthony “if you turn Jones into a 76 year old cancer patient he’s really not that good” Smith

  • @A10-z9g
    @A10-z9g 21 день назад

    Let’s go LIONHEART

  • @admiralackbarceo
    @admiralackbarceo 21 день назад +1

    based.

  • @omartechnique6090
    @omartechnique6090 21 день назад

    I find Bretts questionning to be like a paychology session.

  • @Intheflaps
    @Intheflaps 21 день назад

    Him saying he doesn't think he has 3 or 4 fight's left is him making an excuse because he knows he'll never be champion.

    • @rollin60z
      @rollin60z 21 день назад

      Bruh Glover said that same thing then became champ 3 fights later😂

    • @Intheflaps
      @Intheflaps 21 день назад

      @rollin60z Smith and glover are different. glover will acknowledge what he needs to improve on, Smith will say Jones isn't that good but he will say dolize is good, and have a coping mechanism behind every lose he has.

  • @jaredgalarza
    @jaredgalarza 21 день назад +3

    This is exactly what TJ is talking about.