At last weekend’s UFC 277 former UFC title challenger Anthony Smith saw his three fight winning streak snapped by surging contender Magomed Ankalaev. Smith lost by second round TKO.
During the fight Smith suffered a broken ankle, likely from one of the many hard leg kicks Ankalaev through during the fight. After the contest was called off, Smith required the help of his corner to leave the cage and return backstage.
Since then we have learned that Smith will require surgery as a result of the injury.
Despite Smith suffering a broken bone, UFC President Dana White downplayed the seriousness of the injury during the post fight press conference.