Anthony Smith still chasing title

Anthony Smith thinks he can nonetheless develop into UFC champion, which is why he hasn’t stopped combating.

The veteran returns to the octagon this Saturday within the co-main occasion of UFC Battle Evening 225 in Singapore. Smith (36-18 MMA, 11-8 UFC) appears to be like to snap a two-fight skid and re-insert himself into the title image with a win on this upcoming rematch towards Ryan Spann (21-8 MMA, 7-3 UFC).

“The entire cause I’m nonetheless right here and nonetheless on this journey is the title,” Smith  mentioned at UFC Battle Evening 225 media day. “The second that I feel that I can’t win it or that it’s too far out of attain, then I’ll be finished doing this.”

Now 35, and regardless of already having an opportunity on the title in 2019, Smith sees himself aggressive with the highest of the division.

The final time Smith fought Span in September 2021, Smith received the combat by submission. The victory over Spann stands as his most up-to-date win after losses to Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker.

Smith believes he’s acquired what it takes to beat the world’s greatest, however he’s simply been unable to carry out at his greatest constantly.

“I’ve been a bit inconsistent,” Smith mentioned. “I feel at instances I present up, and it’s clear I can beat anybody on the planet, and typically I present up and sh*t the mattress. So I’ve simply actually been engaged on my consistency. I feel that’s what it comes right down to: my focus and simply attempting to carry the most effective product each time. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve needed to alter a few of my coaching and approaches and restoration stuff. It’s only a studying course of.”

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