ESPN MMA’s Ariel Helwani catches up with Anthony Smith nearly a week after his bout vs. Glover Teixeira at UFC Fight Night in Jacksonville, Florida. Smith updates his condition and discusses why (11:17) he didn’t want his corner to stop the fight. “Lionheart” also responds to media and announcers speaking out about the fight and referee Jason Herzog’s (24:00) apology on Twitter. Smith gives a timeline for the latest he’d want to return.

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