Magomed Ankalaev now has the second longest winning streak in UFC light heavyweight history after defeating Anthony Smith on Saturday at UFC 277 . Ankalaev (18-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) gave more fuel to the theory he’ll be a future champion when he earned a second-round TKO victory former title challenger Smith (36-17 MMA, 11-7 UFC), who appeared to suffer a serious leg injury in the fight. A NEW LHW CONTENDER HAS EMERGED! [ @AnkalaevM | #UFC277 ] pic.twitter.com/qXwhZ7lbfM — UFC (@ufc) July 31, 2022 The Russian used his ground-and-pound to extend his winning streak to nine fights in the 205-pound matchup, which took place at American Airlines Center in Dallas and opened the pay-per-view main card.
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UFC 277 results: Anthony Smith says he broke leg in Magomed Ankalaev’s TKO win – MMA Junkie