'I actually saw God for a second': Jake Hadley reveals brutal weight cut after UFC on ESPN 50 loss to Cody Durden

Jake Hadley says his devastating weight cut compromised his performance at UFC on ESPN 50.

Hadley (10-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) lost a unanimous decision in an all-out war against Cody Durden (16-4-1 MMA, 5-2-1 UFC) in their flyweight bout this past Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Hadley released a statement on social media, revealing that he experienced a near-death situation during his weight cut.

“Lost the fight few things went wrong before the fight I almost died during the weight cut I actually saw God for a second. couldn’t rehydrate like normal felt like that had a major effect on my performance because I couldn’t push like normal anyone who knows me knows I never gas.”

“Fix theses mistakes ready for the next one respect to Cody he showed he was a true warrior surviving that armbar what a gangster. Nashville fans was absolutely amazing they really showed me some love lot of people telling me should of been FOTN I dunno but Durden deserves a bonus.”

fix theses mistakes ready for the next one respect to cody he showed he was a true warrior surviving that armbar what a gangster. Nashville fans was absolutely amazing they really showed me some love lot of people telling me should of been FOTN I dunno but durden deserves a bonus

— Jake Hadley (@JakeHadleyMMA) August 6, 2023

With the loss, Hadley saw his two-fight winning streak snapped by the hands of Durden, who has now won three straight.

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