UFC announces event in Hamburg with Latifi x Bader

Bader (left) and Latifi (right) duel in Germany. Photo: Super Fights Production (UFC/Disclosure)

The Ultimate organization announced, on Wednesday night (25), its first trip to the German city of Hamburg, with an event in the “Fight Night” series. Furthermore, the first fight on the card was also confirmed: Ilir Latifi x Ryan bader.

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With a record of 12 wins, four losses and one fight without result, Illir Latifi has won three consecutive victories in the octagon. In his most recent performance, the Swede hit Gian Villante in a unanimous decision by the judges at UFC 196, in March.

Yes, Ryan bader, has a record of 20 wins and five losses. The North American, champion of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter, had his undefeated streak of five consecutive victories interrupted by an overwhelming knockout of Anthony Johnson in January.

UFC Fight Night Hamburg takes place on September 3rd at the Barclaycard Arena. This will be the fifth time that the octagon arrives in the country. Before Hamburg, the cities of Berlin (twice), Oberhausen and Cologne have already hosted editions of the biggest MMA event on the planet.