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Jake Hadley, the Dana White's Contenders Series graduate, has revealed that he "almost died" during the gruelling weight cut for his UFC Nashville showdown with Cody Durden. The Brit, who looked to make it three wins in a row in his flyweight bout last Saturday, suffered a decision defeat and attributed his poor performance to the difficult weight cut.
Tough Bid for Top-15 Spot Halted
Despite his bid to establish himself as a top-15 125-pounder, Hadley's ambitions were halted by Durden, who scored a unanimous decision victory. Hadley, who suffered a severe cut above his left eye during the fight, confessed that he felt like a shell of himself on the night of the bout.
Near-Death Experience During Weight Cut
The Brummie fighter claimed that the weight cut almost cost him his life. Hadley stated, "I almost died during the weight cut; I actually saw God for a second." He also explained how he struggled to properly rehydrate himself after the arduous cut down to 126lbs, which had a major effect on his performance inside the octagon.
Next Steps for 'White Kong'
Although Hadley attributes his loss to the difficult weight cut, he is not taking anything away from his opponent Durden. Looking ahead, he plans to fix the mistakes and come back stronger for his next fight. Hadley expressed respect for Durden's performance and praised the Nashville fans for their support. He also acknowledged the possibility of the Fight of the Night bonus going to Durden.
The UFC action continues this weekend in Las Vegas, with a headline welterweight showdown between Vicente Luque and Rafael dos Anjos. The following week in Boston, the UFC 292 event will feature a men's bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley, a fan favorite.
