UFC Fans React as Anthony Smith Annihilates Ryan Spann in the Very First Round at UFC Fight Night

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. ‘Lionheart’ and ‘Superman’ are two extremely dangerous fighters in the 205-pound division. The former title challenger Anthony Smith was ranked 6th in the division coming into the fight. Spann on the other hand was further down at 11th.

The fight was a litmus test for Spann taking on an elite fighter who happens to be a former title challenger. However, it was ‘Lionheart’ who put on a show with an impressive first-round submission win over ‘Superman’ 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. 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

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

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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