Cody Durden vs Matt Schnell — Fight recap

Cody Durden submitted Matt Schnell via submission in the second round at 0:29, securing a dominant finish despite being out-struck during the bout. Schnell landed 40 significant strikes compared to Durden's 34, while maintaining a slightly higher striking accuracy at 48 percent versus 43 percent, with both fighters landing 32 head strikes apiece.

The decisive difference came on the mat, where Durden converted his lone submission attempt into a finish, controlling Schnell for 10 seconds before locking in the submission. Schnell's failed takedown attempt—the only grappling exchange of the fight—left him vulnerable to Durden's ground game.

The victory keeps Durden competitive in the flyweight division and demonstrates his submission prowess as a finishing tool.