A pair of flyweights will look to get back into the win column in November, while also looking to secure their first UFC win.
MMA Island was first to report the news that Cody Durden will fight Aoriqileng on November 20 at a yet-to-be-announced UFC event. Durden would later confirm the booking on social media.
Durden (11-3-1) will be returning from a torn ACL when he steps back into the octagon. In his last outing, he was submitted by Jimmy Flick via flying triangle choke. In his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut, he fought Chris Guiterrez to a draw. Before signing with the promotion, Durden rattled off seven wins, all via stoppage.
Aoriqileng (18-8) had his six-fight win streak snapped in his promotional debut at UFC 261. He lost a unanimous decision to Jeff Molina; however, he was awarded Fight of the Night. The “Mongolian Murderer” is a Wu Lin Feng veteran fighting mostly in that promotion before signing to the UFC.
No location, venue, or broadcast plan has been announced for the November 20 event, but promotion President Dana White said that all Fight Nights will be staying at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, NV.
The only other fight reported for the November 20 card is Alexa Grasso vs. Joanne Calderwood.
- Cody Durden vs. Aoriqileng
- Alexa Grasso vs. Joanne
