Anthony Smith was anxiously awaiting his opportunity to fight again this year but now the former UFC title contender will have to wait until 2020 to book his return to the UFC.
Following a submission victory over Alexander Gustafsson back in June, Smith was forced to undergo surgery to repair a badly broken hand that he suffered during the fight.
At the time, Smith expected to be sidelined for approximately four months with hopes that he could then return to action somewhere near the end of 2019.
Unfortunately, Smith revealed on Tuesday that he was forced to undergo a second hand surgery just recently that will delay his planned return to the Octagon.