Cody Durden found himself in the winner’s circle on Saturday but people are angry at him over his postfight comments.
After his unanimous decision win against Chinese fighter Qileng Aori, Durden made an awkward comment about sending his opponent back to China.
"I had to send him back to China where he came from" -Cody Durden … Daniel Cormier didn't know what to say so there was an awkward pause for like 5 seconds LMAO! pic.twitter.com/Au4p2qeCA2
— ✯✯✯✯✯ (@FTBVids_YT) November 20, 2021
Pro fighters immediately blasted Durden over his racist comment.
FUCK CODY DURDEN! Racism is never cool POS #ufcvegas43
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 20, 2021
Freedom of speech definitely has it pros and cons. Pros being freedom and cons being stupid people
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 20, 2021
I don’t like Cody Durden racist comment in his interview. Should I smash this guy for my UFC debut? @UFCEurope @ufc
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) November 20, 2021
Well that dudes a cunt. #ufcvegas43
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) November 20, 2021
I guess he won't be getting those IG followers now. Ouch. #forgivemyfriendhesdrunk #UFCVegas43
— Din Thomas (@DinThomas) November 20, 2021
Such a bozo smh
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 20, 2021
Dudes a real POS, I’ll gladly punch him in the face!! 😈 https://t.co/McLXd8puSh
— Jeff Molina 🇺🇸🇨🇴 (@jmolina_125) November 20, 2021
Durden is like the flyweight Colby, if Colby had 0 striking and ground game
— Brandon (@brandonroyval) November 20, 2021