""A lot of people didn't believe in me, 8-to-1 underdog. But the only person that mattered, believed in me, and that was me and my beautiful wife. She packed her stuff up, came from Atlanta, I came from Florida from training camp and we jumped in here and we got it done tonight... She's a big part of the team. The main part of the team. There's the fighter and then there's people in the background that help you. And my wife helps me every step of the way.""
""Lot of people advised me not to go to the ground with him. 'You're cooked, Cody don't go to the ground with him. He's a way better grappler than you.' That's not what I just saw in that ring... I'm a BJJ black belt under Diego Douglas Lima in Jucao. I have a ground game as well.""
Cody Durden faced Jafel Filho at UFC Fight Night 274 as a +350 underdog and won by unanimous decision. His wife, Brittany, supported him throughout, traveling from Atlanta to Las Vegas. Durden emphasized her importance in his success, stating they share wins and losses together. Despite advice against engaging Filho on the ground, Durden, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, held his own and proved his skills. This victory was essential for Durden's career.
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