Allan Nascimento Submits Cody Durden with Anaconda Choke
At UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama on November 1, 2025, at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Allan Nascimento submitted Cody Durden with an anaconda choke at 3:13 of Round 2. UFC’s official result lists the finish as a submission.
Official result
The UFC’s official event record confirms Nascimento’s Round 2 submission. The fight was part of the November 1 card headlined by Steve Garcia and David Onama.
Nascimento’s Grappling Dominance
From the opening bell, Nascimento wasted no time asserting control. He closed distance with precision, secured early takedowns, and transitioned effortlessly through positions. Durden, known for his wrestling pedigree, struggled to create space or mount any meaningful offense.
In Round 2, Nascimento capitalized on a failed scramble, passed to side control, and locked in a tight arm-triangle choke. Durden fought to survive, but the squeeze was too much. The tap came at 3:13, marking Nascimento’s fourth career win by arm-triangle and his second UFC finish.
Durden’s Momentum Crushed
Cody Durden entered the bout riding a three-fight win streak and looking to crack the top 15. But Nascimento’s relentless pressure and positional awareness left him scrambling from the start. The loss halts Durden’s rise and exposes a vulnerability against elite submission threats.
Flyweight Division Watch: Nascimento Ascending
With the win, Nascimento improves to 3-2 in the UFC and continues to build momentum in a division stacked with talent. His ability to control pace, dominate position, and finish fights makes him a compelling matchup for contenders like Tagir Ulanbekov or Muhammad Mokaev.
Conclusion
Allan Nascimento’s second-round submission of Cody Durden wasn’t just a win—it was a statement. In a sport where milliseconds matter, Nascimento’s timing and technique proved lethal. UFC Fight Night delivered chaos and clarity, and Nascimento emerged as a flyweight force to watch.
