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Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sports Illustrated’s in-depth look at MMA. Every week, this column offers insight and information on the most noteworthy stories in the fight world.
Anthony Smith sat on live television last Saturday night during the UFC 282 post-show, processing the news that he would no longer fight Jamahal Hill in a main event bout in March, as president Dana White announced Hill will instead challenge Glover Teixeira for the vacant light heavyweight title next month at UFC 283.
