Anthony Smith (blue gloves) reacts after losing to Magomed Ankalaev (not pictured) in a light heavyweight bout during UFC 277 at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Anthony Smith to undergo surgery on broken ankle suffered at UFC 277

Originally posted on Sherdog.com | By Tristen Critchfield | Last updated 8/2/22

Former light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith will need surgery after suffering a broken ankle in his loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 277.

Multiple outlets confirmed the news following an initial report from Ariel Helwani. The injury occurred when Smith threw a kick in the opening round of the light heavyweight bout at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas.

“Lionheart” nonetheless fought into the second round, before suffering a technical knockout loss at the 3:09 mark of the period. That snapped a three-bout winning streak for Smith. Ankalaev, meanwhile, has won nine consecutive fights.

It’s currently unclear how long Smith will be sidelined as a result of the injury.

This article first appeared on Sherdog and was syndicated with permission.

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