Anthony Smith and Mingyang Zhang will face off at the UFC on ESPN 66 event at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The fight is part of the undercard, with Ian Garry and Carlos Prates taking center stage in the main event.
Anthony Smith started his professional career on February 26, 2008. "Lionheart" enters the fight following a loss to Dominick Reyes via TKO in his last bout on December 7, 2024. Coached at Factory X, he will contend with the versatile Mingyang Zhang. Known as "Mountain Tiger," Zhang began fighting professionals back in October 30, 2015. He comes into this match fresh from a win against Osman Diaz on November 23, 2024, where he won by TKO.
What time is Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang fight
Live coverage for the Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 07:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 02:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 01:00 PM |
The UFC on ESPN 66 event will take place on April 26, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The event starts at 10:00 PM EST. The main card features Ian Garry facing Carlos Prates.
On the undercard, Anthony Smith will fight Zhang in a Light Heavyweight bout. This match consists of three rounds. Keep in mind that the start time for each fight can vary based on how long earlier fights last.
To ensure you don't miss any action, check your local time against the 10:00 PM EST start time. Adjust accordingly if you are in a different time zone.
Fighters Details
Anthony Smith faces Mingyang Zhang in a three-round Light Heavyweight bout in the UFC on ESPN 66 tournament.
Anthony Smith
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 59
- Record: 38 / 21 / 0
Anthony Smith has a record of 38 wins and 21 losses, with notable victories achieved through knockout. His last fight ended in a loss by TKO to Dominick Reyes, who has an equally impressive record. Both fighters were evenly matched in weight, indicating potential for a strong bounce-back performance from Smith in the same class.
Mingyang Zhang
- Nationality: China
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 18 / 6 / 0
Mingyang Zhang holds an 18-6 record with knockout strengths. He recently won by TKO against Osman Diaz, a Middleweight fighter. Zhang faces new challenges against Smith's experience and Light Heavyweight prowess.
How and where to watch the Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang Fight
You can watch Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang Fight Card
- Ian Garry vs Carlos Prates
- Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang
- Giga Chikadze vs David Onama
- Michel Pereira vs Abusupiyan Magomedov
- Randy Brown vs Nicolas Dalby
- Ikram Aliskerov vs Andre Muniz
- Jimmy Flick vs Matt Schnell
- Chris Gutierrez vs John Castaneda
- Da'Mon Blackshear vs Heili Alateng
- Malcolm Wellmaker vs Cameron Saaiman
- Jaqueline Amorim vs Polyana Viana
- Timothy Cuamba vs Roberto Romero
- Chelsea Chandler vs Joselyne Edwards
