Cody Durden Takes on Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 97

Saturday, 7 September 2024, 23:10

Cody Durden now faces Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 97 after Alessandro Costa dropped off the card due to injury. This unexpected matchup promises excitement. Durden looks to bounce back following recent losses.
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Cody Durden Takes on Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 97

Cody Durden Faces Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 97

In a surprising turn of events, Cody Durden is set to fight Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 97. This matchup emerged after Alessandro Costa had to withdraw from the fight due to a shoulder injury.

Originally scheduled to battle Costa, Schnell announced the cancellation on his YouTube channel, detailing the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Costa's injury. Costa has had a mixed record in the UFC, currently standing at 2-2 with notable victories over Jim Flick and Kevin Borjas.

Meanwhile, Schnell, who has faced recent challenges with back-to-back losses against Steve Erceg and Matheus Nicolau, aims to regain momentum in the octagon.

Upcoming Bouts at UFC Vegas 97

  • Main Event: Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady
  • Main Card: 12 total bouts

Cody Durden, now stepping in for Costa, brings an overall record of 4-4-1 in the UFC, having faced recent setbacks against Tagir Ulanbekov and Bruno Silva. This bantamweight battle adds further intrigue to what promises to be an electrifying fight card.


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