Cody Durden stepped into the octagon at UFC Vegas 97 on short notice and secured a remarkable win over Matt Schnell with a ninja choke in the second round. The bout began with both fighters trading heavy strikes. Durden seized an opportunity when Schnell made a mistake, quickly locking in the submission and forcing Schnell to tap out within 29 seconds of the second round.
Following his victory, Durden showed his appreciation for the chance he was given and his willingness to take risks. In contrast, Schnell, who holds a 16-9 record, hinted at retiring by leaving his gloves in the middle of the cage. Durden, who had suffered two previous losses, delivered a standout performance, avoiding a third consecutive defeat by displaying his grappling prowess.
The fight featured a competitive exchange of powerful punches from both sides. Durden’s win now places him with a record of 5-2 in his last seven fights.
