Claudio Hannibal finishes quickly and scores fifth consecutive victory at UFC Newark

Hannibal celebrates victory. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook / UFC

Couldn't even get out! The Brazilian Claudio Hannibal he submitted Cole Williams quickly, in just 2m35s of fight and confirmed his good base in the UFC. He scored his fifth victory in five fights in the Octagon. The duel was on the preliminary card of UFC Newark, held this Saturday, in New Jersey (USA).

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Facing the North American, who was hired just 10 days before the clash, Hannibal confirmed his favoritism and ended the dispute with a rear naked choke.

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“I'm very happy, it's a dream come true, I'm here with my American Top Team guys and I couldn't be happier. Look, I want the $50, I deserve the bonus. Guys, from Brazil, thank you very much to everyone who follows me. I debuted here in the USA, I'm very happy and I want this bonus. I've been training this for a long time, I threw a few blows at his face and went for the rear naked choke. I'm a jiu-jitsu black belt and that's what I do best. I'm 5-0 in the UFC, keep me busy. I'm injury-free and ready. I want to fight in Vegas in December”, said the Brazilian.

The fight

With UFC morale, Hannibal started the fight exchanging blows with Williams. The Brazilian landed a good sequence of direct shots at his rival, who even tried to respond in kind. But, at the first opportunity, Claudio cut short and took down his rival with ease.

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On the ground, he quickly moved to the back, hitting Williams on the side of the head until he opened the space for the choke to be applied. The blow also caught the American's chin, who was unable to hold on and ended up giving up the fight.