UFC 277 was a disappointment for former title contender Anthony Smith. Not only did he end his three-fight win streak with a TKO loss to Magomed Ankalaev, he apparently also broke his left ankle in the process.
“Lionheart” confirmed the news to Ariel Helwani on Monday, where he also revealed he’ll require surgery.
Anthony Smith suffered a broken left ankle Saturday night in his fight against Magomed Ankalaev, Smith tells me this evening. It will require surgery.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 2, 2022
Smith was seen limping back in his corner at the end of the first round and informed his cornermen about a possible issue on his ankle.