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Gets new opponent for Saturday
Schnell will take on Cody Durden at UFC Vegas 97 on Sep. 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Alessandro Costa (shoulder) withdrew from the fight with only a few days of notice, but Durden has stepped in as his replacement. Schnell will aim to use the limited preparation of his opponent to his advantage, though this outcome is surprising since Schnell himself had previously stated that there wouldn't be a replacement for this bout. Schnell holds a record of 16-8-0 with one no-contest, and he lost his last fight against Steve Erceg via TKO (punch).
Alessandro Costa (shoulder) withdrew from the fight with only a few days of notice, but Durden has stepped in as his replacement. Schnell will aim to use the limited preparation of his opponent to his advantage, though this outcome is surprising since Schnell himself had previously stated that there wouldn't be a replacement for this bout. Schnell holds a record of 16-8-0 with one no-contest, and he lost his last fight against Steve Erceg via TKO (punch).
Fight for UFC Vegas 97 called off
Schnell's flyweight bout versus Alessandro Costa (shoulder) at UFC Vegas 97 on Sept. 7 is off, Matthew Wells of MMA Junkie reports.
ANALYSIS
Schnell said Monday that the fight is off due to a shoulder injury to Costa. While a last minute opponent could theoretically be arranged, Schnell said there would not be a replacement for the contest. The 34-year-old holds a record of 16-8-0 with one no-contest, and he lost his last fight against Steve Erceg via TKO (punch).
Schnell said Monday that the fight is off due to a shoulder injury to Costa. While a last minute opponent could theoretically be arranged, Schnell said there would not be a replacement for the contest. The 34-year-old holds a record of 16-8-0 with one no-contest, and he lost his last fight against Steve Erceg via TKO (punch).
Set to fight in September
Schnell will fight Alessandro Costa at UFC Vegas 97 on September 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The American flyweight is coming off two straight knockout losses in the octagon, so this fight against Costa could be his shot for redemption. Schnell has a 70'' reach compared to Costa's 67'', though Costa is coming off a win over Kevin Borjas at UFC 301.
The American flyweight is coming off two straight knockout losses in the octagon, so this fight against Costa could be his shot for redemption. Schnell has a 70'' reach compared to Costa's 67'', though Costa is coming off a win over Kevin Borjas at UFC 301.
Durability issues remain
Schnell lost to Steve Erceg via KO (punch) at 0:26 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Erceg isn't exactly known for his power, but Schnell's greatest flaw is his lack of durability, and it reared it's ugly head once again here. Round 1 was fairly competitive, with Schnell taking a bit too much damage but landing a few notable blows of his own. Matt connected with a right hand early in Round 2, but the return left from Erceg turned his lights out in an instant. Schnell has lost five times since debuting in the UFC in December 2016, with four of the five coming via knockout. Sporting a 1-3 record in his last four fights dating back to May 2022, there's a non-zero chance the company could decide to move on from the 34-year-old Louisiana native.
Erceg isn't exactly known for his power, but Schnell's greatest flaw is his lack of durability, and it reared it's ugly head once again here. Round 1 was fairly competitive, with Schnell taking a bit too much damage but landing a few notable blows of his own. Matt connected with a right hand early in Round 2, but the return left from Erceg turned his lights out in an instant. Schnell has lost five times since debuting in the UFC in December 2016, with four of the five coming via knockout. Sporting a 1-3 record in his last four fights dating back to May 2022, there's a non-zero chance the company could decide to move on from the 34-year-old Louisiana native.
Erceg fight re-scheduled
Schnell (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against Steve Erceg in a flyweight fight at UFC Vegas 87 on March 2, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Schnell and Erceg were scheduled to fight at UFC 295 in New York City on Nov. 11. However, that bout got postponed because the former withdrew. They have re-scheduled their fight but at a smaller venue this time around.
Schnell and Erceg were scheduled to fight at UFC 295 in New York City on Nov. 11. However, that bout got postponed because the former withdrew. They have re-scheduled their fight but at a smaller venue this time around.