10 Most Unfortunate MMA Injuries Of 2014

5. Raphael Assuncao Breaks Ankle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjj9mr6O0Fo Literally an hour after Dominick Cruz announced his ACL tear, Raphael Assuncao announced he had broken his ankle in training. Assuncao was a safe bet for a title shot at some point in 2015, and with Cruz out, it might have come sooner rather than later. Assuncao has actually defeated T.J. Dillashaw once before, so this fight could have set up a trilogy. Instead, it will have to wait, and fighters around the UFC are probably crossing their fingers hoping to avoid being the third case of bad luck this week.
 
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Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.