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

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  • @deancurson1345
    @deancurson1345 2 месяца назад +54

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

    • @user-vr8xh2qj5d
      @user-vr8xh2qj5d Месяц назад

      pfft no we're not, he sucks and needs to leave the sport

  • @Jer-Michael
    @Jer-Michael 2 месяца 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 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад

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

    • @SNAFU..
      @SNAFU.. 2 месяца назад

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

    • @levity90
      @levity90 2 месяца назад +1

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

    • @Jer-Michael
      @Jer-Michael 2 месяца назад

      @@levity90 life lessons learned

  • @mightysavage459
    @mightysavage459 2 месяца назад +132

    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 2 месяца назад +16

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

    • @daveyp7
      @daveyp7 2 месяца назад +14

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

    • @JustBenny5565
      @JustBenny5565 2 месяца назад +2

      @ you know it brother 👍

    • @MrMIDWEST323213
      @MrMIDWEST323213 2 месяца назад +1

      And he has a lion heart

    • @MrMIDWEST323213
      @MrMIDWEST323213 2 месяца назад +2

      TJ in the back rubbing his shoulders

  • @SOLE_II_SOUL
    @SOLE_II_SOUL 2 месяца назад +30

    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 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @davidturpin6604
    @davidturpin6604 2 месяца назад +54

    Keep your head up Anthony mad love and respect brother

  • @millieatr
    @millieatr 2 месяца назад +48

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

    • @Johnsmith36346
      @Johnsmith36346 2 месяца 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.

  • @chanj329
    @chanj329 Месяц 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

  • @apathofpain
    @apathofpain 2 месяца назад +16

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

    • @alphatip.s
      @alphatip.s 2 месяца назад +1

      100%

    • @rollin60z
      @rollin60z 2 месяца назад

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

  • @CowDaily
    @CowDaily 2 месяца 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.

  • @cryptocarpenter4157
    @cryptocarpenter4157 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +2

      yes sir.

    • @Juel92
      @Juel92 2 месяца назад

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

  • @palmedor9916
    @palmedor9916 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +3

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

    • @JamesPeterson-y5l
      @JamesPeterson-y5l 2 месяца назад

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

    • @palmedor9916
      @palmedor9916 2 месяца 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.

  • @lartdelavivre1
    @lartdelavivre1 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +44

    Reyes line just got bigger

    • @josephboza7448
      @josephboza7448 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад

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

    • @Ash51511
      @Ash51511 2 месяца 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 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад

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

  • @noahahlers4740
    @noahahlers4740 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +1

    Super genuine dude.

  • @jsteinbrink3000
    @jsteinbrink3000 2 месяца 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.

  • @KotoGrey
    @KotoGrey 2 месяца назад +5

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

  • @MrBranditi
    @MrBranditi 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @georgek9548
    @georgek9548 2 месяца назад +28

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

    • @johnsnow7873
      @johnsnow7873 2 месяца назад

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

    • @georgek9548
      @georgek9548 2 месяца назад +1

      @ you mean Vic Petrino in May

    • @dustinbrounce357
      @dustinbrounce357 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@johnsnow7873 deff not to bright are you?

  • @Haze2121
    @Haze2121 2 месяца назад +3

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

  • @rishabhrastogi4602
    @rishabhrastogi4602 2 месяца назад +2

    i hope Anthony heal from this grieve fight

  • @TrevorSchulz666
    @TrevorSchulz666 2 месяца 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

  • @Rrj24
    @Rrj24 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @brim3384
    @brim3384 2 месяца назад +16

    This is sad 😔 come on LIONHEART

    • @Haze2121
      @Haze2121 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад

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

    • @fatsonic5776
      @fatsonic5776 2 месяца 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.

  • @zephyrleapold6796
    @zephyrleapold6796 2 месяца назад +3

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

  • @thisismyspamaccount452
    @thisismyspamaccount452 2 месяца 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.

  • @Super85Dave
    @Super85Dave 2 месяца 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 !

  • @lukemurray4950
    @lukemurray4950 2 месяца назад +20

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

  • @theironforce3000
    @theironforce3000 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад

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

    • @theironforce3000
      @theironforce3000 2 месяца 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.

  • @Highsandlows25
    @Highsandlows25 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @MJ-kd7dp
    @MJ-kd7dp 2 месяца назад +1

    I love you Anthony Smith.

  • @awilson1989
    @awilson1989 2 месяца назад +2

    Sorry for your loss... Stay strong man.

  • @jtsnow8440
    @jtsnow8440 2 месяца назад +3

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

  • @farcry-h4l
    @farcry-h4l 2 месяца назад +9

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

  • @devinx7
    @devinx7 2 месяца 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

  • @guitarhack42
    @guitarhack42 2 месяца 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.

  • @jamesbuscarini-ou5bd
    @jamesbuscarini-ou5bd 2 месяца 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!

  • @Tempest_Elixir
    @Tempest_Elixir 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +5

      I hope he can focus his pain and win!

  • @euandick
    @euandick 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @brianhurst8563
    @brianhurst8563 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @95NLESS
    @95NLESS 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @GlacierSound
    @GlacierSound 2 месяца назад

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

  • @jaredbull9493
    @jaredbull9493 2 месяца назад +4

    Lets go smith your time.

  • @jboadia659
    @jboadia659 2 месяца назад +1

    Lion heart we love your realness

  • @jaredbull9493
    @jaredbull9493 2 месяца назад +6

    Your fkcn time anthony lets go.

  • @MrBooYa-yd5er
    @MrBooYa-yd5er 2 месяца назад +1

    Jon Jones’ sons

  • @SystemofaTim
    @SystemofaTim 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +1

      This is one of the best interviews he has ever done

  • @christophercook9745
    @christophercook9745 2 месяца назад +2

    full respect bro

  • @Spawny500
    @Spawny500 2 месяца 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.

  • @budoolove5887
    @budoolove5887 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +13

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

    • @karimsmith937
      @karimsmith937 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад

      Clown

  • @liamweinberg4902
    @liamweinberg4902 2 месяца назад +4

    Reyes by first round tko

  • @thugwafflebro8062
    @thugwafflebro8062 2 месяца назад +4

    Lionheart is real AF!!

  • @jaydeelucas
    @jaydeelucas 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @jasciewilliams7900
    @jasciewilliams7900 2 месяца назад +1

    It’s all love Lionheart.

  • @timm285
    @timm285 2 месяца назад +2

    This is a retirement fight for one of them

  • @mikesmyre7954
    @mikesmyre7954 2 месяца 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.

  • @daveyp7
    @daveyp7 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @abhijitbhattacharjee7138
    @abhijitbhattacharjee7138 2 месяца назад +2

    He is retiring this week

  • @jooshmma
    @jooshmma 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @jamesrosales89
    @jamesrosales89 2 месяца назад +1

    I hope he wins to see his post fight speech

  • @yakovromanov3177
    @yakovromanov3177 2 месяца назад +1

    Smith for the champ🎉

  • @Laxus97
    @Laxus97 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @sadgod361
    @sadgod361 2 месяца назад

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

  • @Willis-de5hx
    @Willis-de5hx 2 месяца назад +62

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

    • @GhostDogBlackTR5
      @GhostDogBlackTR5 2 месяца назад +12

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

    • @darkmagician1710
      @darkmagician1710 2 месяца 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 2 месяца 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 2 месяца назад +5

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

    • @Willis-de5hx
      @Willis-de5hx 2 месяца 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 .

  • @kratosofspartareal
    @kratosofspartareal 2 месяца назад +1

    Realness

  • @qball8437
    @qball8437 2 месяца назад +1

    LIONHEART 💯

  • @NeedledarK
    @NeedledarK 28 дней назад

    "on coping" lmao you guys doing Smith dirty 🤣

  • @whysogrim697
    @whysogrim697 2 месяца назад +5

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

  • @face-lf1ee
    @face-lf1ee 2 месяца назад

    Anthony has great ground work he doesnt use it enough

  • @jasonstouder
    @jasonstouder 2 месяца 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.

  • @Isikkkcan
    @Isikkkcan 2 месяца назад +2

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

  • @WilliamLindberg-w6p
    @WilliamLindberg-w6p 2 месяца назад +2

    Let's go lionheart

  • @dylanflynn5846
    @dylanflynn5846 2 месяца 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

  • @Saielb
    @Saielb 2 месяца назад

    THANK YOU

  • @Patriotx-gx4ce
    @Patriotx-gx4ce 2 месяца 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.

  • @iconofsin4578
    @iconofsin4578 2 месяца назад

    On paper, this was a good interview!

  • @nope44589
    @nope44589 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @avengerman77
    @avengerman77 2 месяца 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.

  • @marcernest3165
    @marcernest3165 2 месяца назад

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

  • @Mr-E.
    @Mr-E. 2 месяца 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.

  • @charleschi843
    @charleschi843 2 месяца 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.

  • @karimsmith937
    @karimsmith937 2 месяца назад +1

    Bro seems so depressed.

  • @bradleyfitzgerald3534
    @bradleyfitzgerald3534 2 месяца назад +1

    He’s done w fighting you can hear it

  • @StormyNormy
    @StormyNormy 2 месяца назад

    Reyes definitely be talking about Smiths family… 😂💀

  • @jaredgalarza
    @jaredgalarza 2 месяца назад +3

    This is exactly what TJ is talking about.

  • @bappapappa1777
    @bappapappa1777 2 месяца назад +3

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

    • @Neanderthal-b9r
      @Neanderthal-b9r 2 месяца назад

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

    • @bappapappa1777
      @bappapappa1777 2 месяца назад

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

  • @Rya_N33
    @Rya_N33 2 месяца назад +4

    Anthony needs to find his higher power aka god

    • @rollin60z
      @rollin60z 2 месяца назад

      Inshallah

    • @Haze2121
      @Haze2121 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @N-B-MMA
    @N-B-MMA 2 месяца назад +1

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

  • @1Stunna2323
    @1Stunna2323 2 месяца назад +4

    Alex Pereira needs to stop ducking this man.

  • @RudysReactions
    @RudysReactions 2 месяца 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.

  • @user-vr8xh2qj5d
    @user-vr8xh2qj5d Месяц назад

    his coach dies and he honours his memory by curling up in a ball and getting beaten like every other fight. what a loser.

  • @purple.room.studio
    @purple.room.studio 2 месяца назад

    Anthony let's goooooo

  • @Juel92
    @Juel92 2 месяца 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.

  • @adammiller8597
    @adammiller8597 2 месяца назад +1

    This will be Smiths last fight and he's going out with an L

  • @908peruvian
    @908peruvian 2 месяца назад +5

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

    • @Haze2121
      @Haze2121 2 месяца назад

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

  • @korosuchimu1479
    @korosuchimu1479 2 месяца назад +1

    Let's go LIONHEART ❤

  • @A10-z9g
    @A10-z9g 2 месяца назад

    Let’s go LIONHEART

  • @talesfromthetrailz
    @talesfromthetrailz 2 месяца назад

    Anthony "F the World" Smith

  • @TheLocalDank
    @TheLocalDank 2 месяца назад

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