Anthony Smith Steps in to Face ‘Shogun’ Rua in New UFC Fight Night Hamburg Headliner
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has moved quickly in finding a new opponent for Mauricio Rua at UFC Fight Night Hamburg.
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UFC Fight Night 134 takes place at Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg, Germany and will also feature a pivotal light heavyweight matchup between Ilir Latifi and Glover Teixeira in the co-main event. The card will air in its entirety on Fox Sports 1.
Smith has been victorious in four of his last five Octagon appearances. Most recently, “Lionheart” scored a 53-second knockout of Rashad Evans at UFC 225 on June 9. The Omaha, Neb., native owns a 29-13 career mark that includes 26 triumphs inside the distance.
Rua, a former 205-pound champion, has enjoyed a brief resurgence of late. The 36-year-old Brazilian has fought once per year since 2015, compiling a three-bout winning streak that includes triumphs over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Corey Anderson and Gian Villante.
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