UFC 277 was a card filled with epic bouts. With 2 title fights in the main and co-main event, the card was further enriched by the 205-pound fight between Anthony Smith and Magomed Ankalaev. The Russian fighter got the better of his opponent as he finished the fight via vicious ground and pound.
The fight at UFC 277 started off with both fighters being measured in round 1. However, the Russian fighter seemed to control the center for the majority of the round.
Round 2 started off with Smith trying to take Ankalaev down. However, the fighter was unsuccessful in doing so. The Russian fighter eventually gained top position vs Smith and finished the fight via TKO.
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Anthony Smith seemed to have broken his ankle during the match. Upon hearing this in his post-fight interview, Ankalaev said, “Who do you think broke it?” This fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Anthony Smith drew a lot of reactions from people online.
Fans react to the fight between Magomed Ankalaev and Anthony Smith
I was rooting for Smith but I knew it was an uphill struggle for him! #UFC277 @btsportufc
— GT (@topboylfc) July 31, 2022
Shoutout anthony man respect OG of the game. #UFC277
— Usman (@Usman34210) July 31, 2022
Smith really seemed like he was underestimating Ankalaev. I really don’t like the guy sometimes. #UFC277
— VT2MI
(@VT2MI802) July 31, 2022
Smith just mouthed that his leg is broken. #UFC277
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) July 31, 2022
He broke his Ankalaev #UFC277
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 31, 2022
Joe Rogan says Anthony Smith broke his leg in the first round #UFC277
— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) July 31, 2022
Man sucks to see a fight end like that Anthony looked motivated but ankalaev showed he belongs in title talks
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 31, 2022
Anthony Smith walked past press row and said he broke his leg throwing his last kick of the first round.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 31, 2022
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