Athletistic/ MMA. UFC President Dana White has officially announced that the winner of the pair Magomed Ankalaev (Russia) – Anthony Smith (USA) will hold his next fight for the title of champion.

The fight between the Russian and American light heavyweight fighter will take place on July 30 in Dallas, United States.

The last time Anthony Smith entered the octagon was September 18, 2021: he beat compatriot Ryan Spann with a rear naked choke. Smith’s MMA stats are 36 wins, 16 losses, 0 draws.

Magomed Ankalaev’s last fight at this time took place on March 12, 2022: the Russian beat the Brazilian Thiago Santos by unanimous decision of the judges. Ankalaev’s track record includes 18 wins, 1 loss, 0 draw in professional mixed martial arts.