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Updated · MMA Fighting · Sep 2

Gamebred FC Books Anthony Smith for Oct. 2 Main Event as He Fights 5 Felony Charges

Updated

Updated · MMA Fighting · Sep 2

Gamebred FC Books Anthony Smith for Oct. 2 Main Event as He Fights 5 Felony Charges

Q: How did Anthony Smith secure international travel approval for a fight while facing severe felony domestic violence charges?

He secured it through a judge’s order modifying his bond restrictions. After Smith was released, the court had barred him from leaving Nebraska without permission. Subsequent reports and court filings indicate the judge later granted a specific request allowing him to travel to the Dominican Republic for the Oct. 2 Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA event. The available reporting shows the approval was narrow, not open-ended. A Sarpy County judge authorized travel from Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 for what court documents described as a professional sporting event. He still must return and appear for his scheduled Sept. 21 status hearing, and the court reportedly kept other bond conditions in place, including no contact with the alleged victim. So the key point is that Smith did not bypass the restrictions; he obtained court permission despite them. Judges can allow out-of-state or international travel for defendants on bond if they choose, typically while weighing factors such as the defendant’s appearance obligations, the purpose of travel, and whether conditions of release can still be enforced. Reporting also notes Smith has pleaded not guilty and remains presumed innocent while the felony case proceeds. Gamebred FC cited that presumption and said it supported his ability to work while the matter is unresolved.

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Oct. 2 will mark Smith’s return in Gamebred FC’s heavyweight grand prix in the Dominican Republic, where he is scheduled to headline against Jordan Heiderman on DAZN.
Gamebred FC said it kept Smith on the card because he has pleaded not guilty, is entitled to due process and should not lose his ability to earn a living before his case is decided.
Nebraska charges against Smith include attempted domestic assault, terroristic threats and two counts of first-degree false imprisonment; a judge released him on bail and cleared him to leave the country for the fight.
Sept. 21 is Smith’s next court status hearing, leaving the promotion’s booking decision under scrutiny as he seeks a second straight Gamebred FC win after submitting Chase Sherman in April.