Set to clash on the undercard of UFC on ESPN 66 are Anthony Smith and Mingyang Zhang. The event takes place on April 26, 2025, at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, headlined by Ian Garry and Carlos Prates.
Anthony `Lionheart` Smith, a veteran who began his professional career in 2008, is looking to bounce back from a TKO loss to Dominick Reyes on December 7, 2024. Smith trains at Factory X. His opponent, Mingyang `Mountain Tiger` Zhang, who turned professional in 2015, enters the bout following a TKO victory over Osman Diaz on November 23, 2024.
Smith vs. Zhang Fight Details and Start Time
The UFC on ESPN 66 main card is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM EST. Anthony Smith and Mingyang Zhang`s light heavyweight bout is part of the undercard. The exact start time for their fight depends on the length of preceding bouts, but ring walks are anticipated around 10:00 PM EST. Fans should check the schedule and their local time zone difference from EST.
| 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 |
Fighter Profiles
Anthony Smith faces Mingyang Zhang in a three-round Light Heavyweight contest.
Anthony Smith
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 59
- Record: 38 wins, 21 losses, 0 draws
With a professional record of 38 wins and 21 losses, Anthony Smith boasts significant knockout power. His most recent outing on December 7, 2024, resulted in a TKO loss to Dominick Reyes. Competing in the light heavyweight division where he holds considerable experience, Smith will aim to rebound in this upcoming bout.
Mingyang Zhang
- Nationality: China
- Height: 188 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 24
- Record: 18 wins, 6 losses, 0 draws
Mingyang Zhang enters with a record of 18 wins and 6 losses, also known for his knockout abilities. His last fight on November 23, 2024, saw him secure a TKO win against Osman Diaz. Stepping up to face the more experienced light heavyweight Anthony Smith presents a new test for Zhang.
UFC on ESPN 66 Full 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
