LAS VEGAS – From recovering from an evening of consuming to getting a wild submission win, it’s protected to say Cody Durden had fairly the week.
The flyweight veteran stuffed in with simply 4 days’ discover to combat Matt Schnell at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 242. Schnell’s unique opponent, Alessandro Costa, suffered a shoulder harm, prompting the necessity of Durden’s providers.
“I didn’t have a lot preparation,” Durden stated on the UFC Battle Evening 242 post-fight press convention. “I had a number of drinks on Sunday, most likely greater than I ought to. I laid in mattress all day on Monday, and I went again to the gymnasium and sparred 5 rounds on Tuesday. I shoot my shot on Twitter and I don’t know what the f*ck I’m doing right here, however I’m right here, what I imply. 4 day discover. Me and my spouse simply fly out right here inside 4 or 5 hours of accepting the combat.”
Regardless of the late-notice name, Durden (17-6-1 MMA, 6-4-1 UFC) confirmed up and confirmed out. He had a loopy brawl within the first spherical towards Schnell after which quickly submitted him with a nasty anaconda choke within the second.
“Customized made” believes his efficiency despatched a giant message to the UFC and the flyweight division.
“I’m right here to remain, I’m sport,” Durden stated. “If I can try this on 4 day discover, I can do much more once I put my full-time and energy to being the perfect.”
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