A light heavyweight clash between Anthony Smith and Mingyang Zhang is set for the UFC on ESPN 66 event. This fight will take place at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Headlining the event are Ian Garry and Carlos Prates.
Anthony `Lionheart` Smith began his professional MMA career on February 26, 2008. He is coming off a TKO loss to Dominick Reyes on December 7, 2024. Training at Factory X, Smith is prepared to face the dynamic Mingyang Zhang. Zhang, known as `Mountain Tiger,` turned professional on October 30, 2015. His last performance was a TKO victory over Osman Diaz on November 23, 2024.
Fight Timing for Anthony Smith vs Mingyang Zhang
The main card for UFC on ESPN 66, featuring the Smith vs. Zhang bout, is scheduled to begin at 06:00 PM EST. The approximate ring walk time for Anthony Smith and Mingyang Zhang will depend on the duration of earlier fights.
| 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 |
UFC on ESPN 66 is scheduled for April 26, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The fight between Anthony Smith and Mingyang Zhang is a three-round Light Heavyweight contest.
Fighter Profiles
Anthony Smith
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 59
- Record: 38 Wins, 21 Losses, 0 Draws
With a record of 38 wins and 21 losses, Anthony Smith has secured many of his victories by knockout. His recent loss to Dominick Reyes via TKO adds motivation for Smith to rebound in this matchup against Zhang in the same weight class.
Mingyang Zhang
- Nationality: China
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 18 Wins, 6 Losses, 0 Draws
Mingyang Zhang holds an 18-6 professional record, also known for his knockout power. His recent TKO win over Osman Diaz, a middleweight, highlights his finishing ability as he steps up to face the experienced light heavyweight, Anthony Smith.
UFC on ESPN 66 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
