N. Dalby defeated C. Hannibal in UFC London (Photo: Instagram/UFCEurope)
At the opening of the preliminary card of the UFC London, this Saturday (23), Claudius Hannibal, the only Brazilian scheduled for the event, ended up defeated by Nicholas Dalby in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-27). The Mato Grosso native started the fight well, dominating the first round, but felt tired and was overcome by the Dane in the final rounds.
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The result puts the future of Claudius Hannibal in the UFC at risk. After winning his first five fights in the organization, the Brazilian has now accumulated three consecutive defeats in the Octagon.
Nicholas Dalby, in turn, recovers from the defeat suffered against Tim means, in June last year.
THE FIGHT
Claudius Hannibal He started the fight by taking the initiative and launching a high kick into the void. Afterwards, the Brazilian quickly stuck to Nicholas Dalby and attempted the takedown. Hannibal held the Dane's leg for more than a minute until he finally managed the takedown and landed on horseback. While looking for space for a katagatame, the Brazilian threw some blows with his right hand. Nicholas Dalby “he exploded, managed to regain his half guard and tried to get up with the support of the fence, but Hannibal stopped him and continued on top until the end of the round, which ended with boos from the audience.
In the second round, Hannibal maintained the initial pressure and threw a knee before again attacking with a takedown and taking down Nicholas Dalby. The Brazilian transitioned to his back and closed the padlock tightly around the Dane's waist. Hannibal tried the hand-to-hand submission, but Nicholas Dalby He defended well and managed the reversal, staying on top, in the Brazilian's guard. Hannibal managed to get up, but received good blows from Dalby, losing his balance. Feeling the good moment and the Brazilian's fatigue, Nicholas Dalby he pressed with punches and knees. Very tired, Hannibal fought in the clinch until the end of the round.
Nicholas Dalby started the third round kicking high, but stopped in guard Claudius Hannibal. The Brazilian tried to get closer, but was taken down by the Dane. In Hannibal's guard, Nicholas Dalby he connected with good elbows, opening a cut on the Brazilian's forehead. The Dane continued throwing blows at the spot. Hannibal tried to climb up for a triangle, but Dalby escaped well and threw more elbows. The Dane escaped the Brazilian's guard and the fight came back on its feet. Much more complete, Dalby continued to apply pressure with his fists and high kicks. In a direct attempt by the Dane, Hannibal timed the blow well, went into a takedown and took down. Dalby attacked a triangle and blocked the Brazilian's arm with an omoplata. In the final stretch of the round, Hannibal managed to free himself and was on top again, but with no time for anything.
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