Anthony Smith Feels Disrespected by Petrino’s Call Out

Image for Anthony Smith Feels Disrespected by Petrino’s Call OutAnthony Smith is growing weary of emerging contenders attempting to use him as a means to climb the ladder.

Vitor Petrino (11-0 MMA) threw down the gauntlet at Smith (37-19 MMA) after securing a victory over Tyson Pedro less than a fortnight ago at UFC Fight Night 238. His request has been granted, and he will square off against the former title challenger at UFC 301 on May 4 in Rio.

Smith finds himself irked by Petrino’s callout. Having spent years facing former champions and the cream of the division, “Lionheart” has recently been facing opponents lower down the rankings. He is determined to make aspiring fighters pause before…