The only Brazilian at UFC London, Cláudio Hannibal promises to submit Nicolas Dalby

C. Hannibal is coming off two losses in the UFC. (Photo: Reproduction/Instagram)

Seeking to recover from the delicate moment he is experiencing in Ultimate, the Brazilian Claudius Hannibal showed confidence in emerging victorious in the UFC London. In an interview with 'Combate', the Brazilian athlete broke down the qualities and defects of his rival, but promised to finish him next Saturday (23). The duel will be valid in the welterweight division (up to 77,1kg).

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“I see that he is a 'brawler', he comes to fight, wears himself out a lot, attacks a lot, moves forward a lot. That's all I want. Fight with these guys who put on a show. He’s a really tough guy, he’s in his second stint in the UFC, but I’m sure I’ll take him down and finish him,” promised Hannibal.

Living in London for around 15 years, the Brazilian did not hide his happiness at being able to fight in his 'second home'.

“Certainly fighting in London is always very special because I have family and friends here, it's the city I've lived in for 15 years, it's my backyard. London is a place that welcomed me. The best things in my life happened in London. That's where I had my first gym, got my black belt, joined the UFC and I'm going to my eighth fight. That's where I made my UFC debut too. It's an honor to fight in this stadium because it's where the biggest bands in the world have played: Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin... It's the place for the biggest concerts in London. I'm happy that the UFC always puts me on the cards in London. I'm very focused. I spent five months in Florida just training. I worked hard and I can’t wait to get there and finish the work to show what was done”, said the Brazilian.

Hired by the UFC in 2014, Cláudio won his first five fights in the organization, however, his lack of attendance in the octagon kept him from fighting for a chance among the elite of the welterweight division. The Brazilian comes from two consecutive defeats and needs to win Nicholas Dalby so as not to have your job threatened in the organization. The Brazilian athlete has a record of 14 triumphs and three setbacks in the sport.

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