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Durden Faces Filthto on Short Notice
21 Apr
Summary
- Cody Durden fights Jafel Filho on short notice at UFC Vegas 116.
- Durden enters the fight on a four-bout losing streak.
- A new lightweight bout between Marshall and Brennan was added to the card.
UFC Vegas 116, also known as UFC Fight Night 274, scheduled for Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, has seen recent alterations to its fight card. Cody Durden is set to compete against Jafel Filho in a flyweight bout on less than a week's notice, replacing Lucas Rocha who withdrew due to an undisclosed injury.
Durden, a 35-year-old fighter from Georgia, enters this matchup carrying a four-bout losing streak, his most recent defeat being a unanimous decision loss on March 7. Conversely, Filho has found recent success, winning three of his last four fights, including a submission victory in October.
The event also features the addition of a lightweight contest between Francis Marshall and Lucas Brennan. Marshall, with a 3-3 record in the UFC, most recently secured a first-round submission win on February 28. Brennan, a notable talent from other promotions, will make his Octagon debut, bringing an impressive record of 11 wins in 13 professional outings, with most victories ending by finish.
