Shogun (photo) has a new opponent at UFC Hamburg. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook UFC
The Brazilian Mauricio Shogun has a new opponent in the main fight of UFC Hamburg, an event that takes place on July 22 in Germany. Initially scheduled to face Volkan oezdemir, the Paraná native will now face Anthony Smith. The change happened due to the Swiss fighter's problems with the US courts. As he was unable to get permission to leave the country, he was replaced at the show in Europe and scheduled to face the Swede Alexander Gustafson at UFC 227, August 4th in Los Angeles,
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Shogun, 36, is enjoying the best phase of his UFC career since winning the organization's title in 2010. The Brazilian, who has a record of 25 wins and 10 losses as a professional, has won his last three fights against: Rogério Minotouro, Corey anderson e Gian Villante. Eighth placed in the division's rankings, a victory could bring the man from Paraná very close to a new chance at the belt.
In turn, unlike Oezdemir, who is in second place in the light heavyweight division, Anthony Smith It's not even in the top 15 of its weight. The North American, who originally fights at middleweight, will move up a division to face the Brazilian. He has a record of 29 wins and 13 losses. In his last fight, Smith defeated Rashad evans at UFC 225 in June.
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