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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