Matt Brown

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UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith standing in the cage before a fight

Matt Brown Defends Anthony Smith After Arrest, Slams Fan Pile-On

Brown, 26-19 across a long UFC run, says good people make serious mistakes as fans turn on Smith following his recent arrest.

Aug 10, 2026

Anthony Smith walking into the Octagon before a UFC light heavyweight bout

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Matt Brown Tells Fans to Back Off Anthony Smith After Arrest

The retired welterweight defended his fellow fighter, who faces three felony charges and a court date on Aug. 17, while calling out the pile-on from fans.

Aug 9, 2026

Justin Gaethje celebrates a UFC lightweight title win

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Matt Brown Says Retirement Talk Around Justin Gaethje Is Nonsense

Gaethje shocked Ilia Topuria as a huge underdog to grab the lightweight belt. Brown says walking away now would leave the biggest paydays of his career on the table.

Jul 28, 2026