UFC Hamburg: Shogun faces Smith in search of the light heavyweight belt

M. Shogun (left) faces A. Smith (right) in the main event of UFC Hamburg this Sunday. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC

Continuing the marathon of events that began during International Fight Week, Ultimate makes a stop in Germany this Sunday (22) for UFC Fight Night Hamburg. It is the sixth time in the hometown of driver Michael Schumacher and the second in the city that gave its name to the famous sandwich. On a card with many changes, the Brazilian Mauricio Shogun face Anthony Smith in the main fight.

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The co-main event will also have Brazilian participation with Glover Teixeira who are looking for their second consecutive victory against Corey anderson. Closing the Tupiniquin trio, the Santa Catarina Vitor miranda faces the owner of the house, Abu Azaitar.

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The UFC Hamburg card starts on Sunday at 11:30 am (Brasília time) with the preliminary event. The main fights begin at 15pm.

Shogun and the race for the belt

Mauricio Shogun 36 years old, since winning the light heavyweight belt he has maintained an irregular record, with good and bad moments. Now, coming from three consecutive victories, the best phase of his career, he is looking for another triumph in Germany to be the challenger for the title.

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With 25 victories in his career, 20 of which by knockout, the public expects the Brazilian to play his game and finish the fight like in the old days. Shogun still doesn't think about his next fight, but he was challenged by the champion Daniel Cormier for a confrontation.

While his 29-year-old opponent Anthony Smith, can be considered a veteran of the sport. He had 42 fights in his career, with 29 wins and 13 losses. The North American is coming off a triumph against the former champion Rashad evans.

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Smith is a complicated opponent, excellent at striking and uses the clinch a lot. Another advantage over Shogum is his height, which can make the game difficult for the Brazilian.

Glover Teixeira faces Corey Anderson with an eye on the title

The former light heavyweight title challenger and one of the best fighters in the division, Glover Teixeira face in the co-event Corey anderson. The 38-year-old Brazilian is currently third in the division rankings.

The mieniro comes from a victory for Misha Cirkunov in December last year. He has a record of 31 fights, 26 triumphs and four setbacks. If he wins, Anderson has already stated that a title fight with Alexander Gustafson.

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The 28-year-old American, Corey anderson is currently ninth in the division. He beat Patrick Cummins in his last fight. The light heavyweight has 13 fights in his career with nine wins and four losses.

The North American is characterized by takedowns and a good jab, while the Brazilian is a knockout artist and has excellent physical conditioning.

Vitor Miranda faces the owner of the house, Abu Azaitar

Known by the public after participating in TUF Brasil 3, Vitor miranda goes to battle with the newcomer and owner of the house Abu Azaitar. Muay Thai veteran, Vithai is coming off two defeats, against Chris Camozzi and Marvin vettori.

The Brazilian seeks to make interesting fights for the spectators, before the losing streak, he came from knockout victories over Jake collier, Clint Hester and Marcelo Guimarães. Vitor is skilled at standing up and is looking for a knockout.

With the fans in favor, Azaitar will make his Ultimate debut this Sunday. At 32 years old, Abu doesn't know what it's like to lose nine fights. His last two clashes were in the World Series of Fighting (WSOF), beating Danny Davis Jr. and Michael Arrant by decision. The German hasn't entered the cage for almost two years.