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Jiri Prochazka vacates after injury; UFC 282 headlined by Magomed Ankalaev vs. Jan Blachowicz title fight

UFC 282 and the light heavyweight division as a whole saw major shakeups after Jiri Prochazka suffered a serious shoulder injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 23, 2022

Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev set for UFC 282 on Dec. 10

Jan Blachowicz and Magomed Ankalaev will throw down in a pivotal light heavyweight clash.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 11, 2022

Anthony Smith says UFC 277 leg break not from Magomed Ankalaev’s kick: ‘It’s just f*cking sh*t luck’

Anthony Smith thinks his leg break against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 277 was a freak accident and not caused by an Ankalaev kick.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 5, 2022

Anthony Smith to have surgery after breaking ankle in UFC 277 loss

UFC light heavyweight Anthony Smith is headed for surgery.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 2, 2022

Magomed Ankalaev feels overlooked after UFC 277, wonders about title shot after nine consecutive wins

"Not a lot of people have a nine-fight wining streak, and Jiri Prochazka got the title shot after two wins, and after nine I got nothing."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

UFC 277 results: Anthony Smith says he broke leg in Magomed Ankalaev’s TKO win

Anthony Smith said he suffered a broken leg in the aftermath of his TKO loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 277.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 31, 2022

Magomed Ankalaev def. Anthony Smith at UFC 277: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Magomed Ankalaev's TKO win over Anthony Smith at UFC 277 in Dallas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 31, 2022

UFC 277 Recap: Nunes Reclaims Her Crown

Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña engaged in a thoroughly entertaining bout for the bantamweight crown, with Nunes ultimately exacting her revenge.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31, 2022

UFC 277 predictions: Who’s picking upsets in Peña vs. Nunes, Moreno vs. Kara-France title fights?

Check out our staff members' picks for the Julianna Peña vs. Amanda Nunes and Brandon Moreno vs. Kai Kara-France title rematches in Dallas.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 29, 2022

Anthony Smith Ready to Silence the Naysayers at UFC 277

'Every time I fight, there's always an excuse,' Lionheart said. 'I'm very excited to see what they're going to say on Sunday.'

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2022