Anthony Smith Obliterates Shogun Rua, Calls Out Alexander Gustafsson

Anthony Smith knocks out “Shogun” Rua, then calls out Alexander Gustafsson #UFCHamburg:

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Mauricio “Shogun” Rua was slept early by Anthony Smith.

The stage was set for the main event of UFC Hamburg. Headlining the card was a light heavyweight scrap between Smith and Rua. The action was held inside the Barclaycard Arena in Hamburg, Germany. It didn’t take long for Smith to earn another knockout.

A leg kick was there for Rua early. Smith went swinging for the fences, but “Shogun” landed a right hand. Smith connected with a punch. He landed a front kick, but Rua moved forward. Smith rocked Rua with a right hand. He then landed a barrage of punches and an elbow over the top that knocked out “Shogun.”

After the bout, Smith said he wants a piece of Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 227 on Aug. 4.

Final Result: Anthony Smith def. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua via KO (strikes) – R1, 1:29

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Corey Anderson Pitches Shutout Against Glover Teixeira

Corey Anderson defeats Glover Teixeira #UFCHamburg:

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Glover Teixeira couldn’t handle the grappling of Corey Anderson.

Anderson went for a takedown and pushed Teixeira against the fence. Teixeira was able to break free. Anderson went for an uppercut, but missed. Teixeira landed an uppercut of his own. Anderson was able to take his opponent down, but he couldn’t keep him there. Teixeira got back up, but was suplexed down. Anderson landed an overhand right. He scored a takedown, but Teixeira locked in a choke. Time expired and Anderson gave the thumbs up.

Round two was underway and Anderson connected with an uppercut. Teixeira rolled after being taken down and went for his own takedown. Anderson stuffed it and landed an elbow. Anderson rocked Teixeira and took his take. Teixeira rolled to his back. Anderson dropped an elbow. He moved to mount. Teixeira gave up his back, but Anderson was too high and his opponent got back up. Teixeira was dumped back down to the mat. “Overtime” rained down some elbows near the end of the round.

It didn’t take long for Anderson to go for another takedown in the final frame. He brought Teixeira down. Teixeira got back to his feet, but ate an uppercut. Anderson stuffed his opponent’s takedown attempt. Anderson scored yet another takedown. The horn sounded later on and this one was was academic.

Final Result: Corey Anderson def. Glover Teixeira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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UFC Hamburg Video Highlights: Abu Azaitar Defeats Vitor Miranda

Making your Octagon debut on a main card is always nice, particularly when you’re able to come out with the W, which is what Abu Azaitar did Sunday at UFC Hamburg by picking up the unanimous decision victory over Vitor Miranda. Azaitar now moves to 14-…

Making your Octagon debut on a main card is always nice, particularly when you’re able to come out with the W, which is what Abu Azaitar did Sunday at UFC Hamburg by picking up the unanimous decision victory over Vitor Miranda. Azaitar now moves to 14-2-1 and has won nine straight fights. It was a […]

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UFC Hamburg Post-Fight Press Conference Live Stream

Once the UFC Hamburg action has wrapped up, be sure to catch the post-fight press conference. Today (July 22), former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will go one-on-one with Anthony Smith. Plus, the co-main event featur…

Once the UFC Hamburg action has wrapped up, be sure to catch the post-fight press conference. Today (July 22), former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will go one-on-one with Anthony Smith. Plus, the co-main event features a bout between former UFC light heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira taking on late replacement Corey Anderson. The […]

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Marcin Tybura Controls Stefan Struve For Unanimous Decision

Marcin Tybura’s wrestling was too much for Stefan Struve #UFCHamburg:

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Marcin Tybura’s grappling scored him a win over Stefan Struve.

Two heavyweights took the stage of UFC Hamburg for the event’s third main card bout. Tybura and Struve did battle in what felt like a must-win situation for both men. Both fighters were coming off back-to-back losses.

An inside leg kick from Tybura got things started. Struve answered with his own leg kick. Tybura scored a takedown with just under one minute into the opening frame. Tybura dropped some punches. Struve tried workng off his back, but nothing doing. Referee Marc Goddard stood both men back up. Struve threw out his jab. He went to the leg kicks. Tybura scored a takedown near the end of the round.

Struve went high with a kick in round two, but it was blocked. Tybura was able to dump his opponent back down to the mat. Goddard warned Struve of putting his toes in the fence. Struve was able to get back to his feet. Tybura pushed his opponent against the fence. Tybura slammed Struve down. The round ended with Tybura in top control.

A leg kick was there for Tybura in the final frame. He connected with a right hand. A hard outside leg kick was there for Struve. He fired off a combination. Tybura’s takedown attempt was thwarted. He shot in again with Struve’s back against the fence. Once again, Tybura scored a takedown. The final horn sounded with Tybura in control. This was an easy one to score.

Final Result: Marcin Tybura def. Stefan Struve via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

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UFC Hamburg Highlights: Nasrat Haqparast Dismantles Marc Diakiese

Nasrat Haparast has proven that that he belongs in the UFC. In the opening bout on the UFC Hamburg main card airing on FS1, Nasrat Haqparast picked up the one-sided unanimous decision over Marc Diakiese (30-27 x2 & 30-26). Nasrat came into the bout…

Nasrat Haparast has proven that that he belongs in the UFC. In the opening bout on the UFC Hamburg main card airing on FS1, Nasrat Haqparast picked up the one-sided unanimous decision over Marc Diakiese (30-27 x2 & 30-26). Nasrat came into the bout as a +161 underdog, yet consistently outstruck Diakiese throughout the entire […]

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