UFC fighter Cody Durden's words after defeating the Chinese outraged his colleagues athlete Qileng Aozhi and angered colleagues with his post-match comment. This was reported by MMA Fighting.
The fight took place as part of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC) tournament in Las Vegas. Durden won by decision. During the post-match interview, he stated that he had to send the opponent to China, from where he came. This remark has sparked a flurry of criticism on Twitter from other UFC fighters. Durden's words were considered a manifestation of racism, the American's colleagues took up arms against him.
“Cody makes white people stupid again,” wrote Jared Gordon.
“Fuck Cody! Racism is not cool, “said Casey O'Neill.
” Well, this guy's Instagram followers will diminish, “said former UFC fighter Dean Thomas.
Durden interrupted a two-fight UFC-free streak. In total, the American has 12 victories and three defeats.