Cody Durden
Born (1991-03-29) March 29, 1991
Covington, Georgia, United States
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionFlyweight (2017–2018, 2020–present)
Bantamweight (2016–2020)
Reach69+1⁄2 in (177 cm)[1]
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofGeorgia, United States
TeamAmerican Top Team Atlanta
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins16
By knockout6
By submission5
By decision5
Losses5
By submission4
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Cody Durden (born March 29, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

A 2009 graduate of Eastside High School, he wrestled under coach Michael Smith-Foot, leading the Eagles to two state championships. He compiled a remarkable 121-31 record, winning four area championships, two sectional titles and advanced to the state final as a senior.[2]

He was offered a scholarship to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, but due to the arrival of his son, he started working instead of attending school. After the invitation of his long-time friend and mixed martial artist Travis Knight to train at a gym, he started training regularly and made his amateur debut in 2014.[3][2]

While not training, he holds down a day job as a construction worker and is a married father of two.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Durden's first bout in 2014 brought him a loss against Francisco Quijada in the amateur National Fighting Championship promotion.[4] Following that loss, Durden went on a five-fight win streak with the NFC, prompting the fighter to move up to a more professional level.

Durden won his first four professional fights, then suffered back-to-back defeats to Jared Scoggins and Ryan Hollis. He would go on to win the next 7 bouts, all via stoppage, winning the VF Bantamweight Championship in the process.[2][5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Durden, as a replacement for Luke Sanders, faced Chris Gutiérrez on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[6] The fight ended in draw.[7]

Dropping down to flyweight, Durden faced Jimmy Flick on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal. He lost the bout via flying triangle choke in the first round.[8]

Durden faced Aori Qileng on November 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate.[9] He won the bout via unanimous decision[10]

Durden faced Muhammad Mokaev on March 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 204.[11] He lost the fight via guillotine choke in round one.[12]

Durden faced JP Buys on June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38.[13] He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[14]

Durden was expected to face Kleydson Rodrigues on October 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen. However, Rodrigues withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Legacy Fighting Alliance flyweight champion Carlos Mota on four day's notice.[15] Durden won the bout via unanimous decision.[16]

Durden faced Charles Johnson on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón.[17] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Durden was scheduled to face Bruno Gustavo da Silva on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228. However, the bout was cancelled as Durden was instead scheduled to face Jake Hadley at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font on August 5, 2023.[19] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Durden faced Tagir Ulanbekov on December 16, 2023, at UFC 296.[21] He lost the fight via a face crank submission in the second round.[22]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Valor Fighting Challenge
    • VF Bantamweight Championship (One time; former)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches 16 wins 5 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 5 4
By decision 5 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 16–5–1 Tagir Ulanbekov Submission (face crank) UFC 296 December 16, 2023 2 4:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–4–1 Jake Hadley Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font August 5, 2023 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 15–4–1 Charles Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón April 29, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–4–1 Carlos Mota Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen October 29, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–4–1 JP Buys TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot June 25, 2022 1 1:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–4–1 Muhammad Mokaev Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall March 19, 2022 1 0:58 London, England
Win 12–3–1 Aori Qileng Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate November 20, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–3–1 Jimmy Flick Submission (flying triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 2020 1 3:18 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Flyweight.
Draw 11–2–1 Chris Gutiérrez Draw (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan August 1, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–2 John Sweeney TKO (punches) NFC 125 July 18, 2020 1 1:20 Conyers, Georgia, United States
Win 10–2 Varon Webb Submission (rear-naked choke) NFC 124 March 7, 2020 1 3:17 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 9–2 Dre Miley TKO (strikes) Valor Fighting Challenge 66 November 1, 2019 2 4:37 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Won the vacant VF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 8–2 Jeremy Rogers Submission (armbar) Valor Fighting Challenge 59 May 18, 2019 1 0:59 Kodak, Tennessee, United States
Win 7–2 Dylan Schulte TKO (slam) SCL: Army vs Marines 10 April 27, 2019 1 0:30 Loveland, Colorado, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win 6–2 Todd Monroe Submission (armbar) 864 Fighting Championship 9 November 30, 2018 3 4:56 Duluth, Georgia, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 5–2 Todd Monroe TKO (punches) 864 Fighting Championship 5 July 21, 2018 1 3:15 Greenville, South Carolina, United States Catchweight (127 lb) bout.
Loss 4–2 Ryan Hollis Submission (rear-naked choke) 864 Fighting Championship 3 March 24, 2018 2 3:39 Greenville, South Carolina, United States Catchweight (130 lb) bout.
Loss 4–1 Jared Scoggins Decision (unanimous) NFC 97 July 22, 2017 3 5:00 Duluth, Georgia, United States Flyweight debut. For the NFC Flyweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Dave Morgan Submission (guillotine choke) NFC 92 March 24, 2017 1 0:39 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Win 3–0 Devante Sewell Decision (unanimous) NFC 88 November 11, 2016 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 2–0 Damarcus Holmes Submission (rear-naked choke) NFC 85 July 22, 2016 1 1:01 Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
Win 1–0 Marcus Levester TKO (punches) NFC 83 March 25, 2016 1 1:30 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Bantamweight debut.

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "Коди Дарден | UFC". ufc.ru (in Russian). 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2022-10-25.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "A Crucible Unlike Any Other – The Newton Community Magazine". Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  3. ↑ "Cody Durden | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2020-07-27. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  4. ↑ Vann, Ray (2020-12-01). "Cody Durden Ready For A Win In The UFC". Rockaway Wave. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
  5. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Cody Durden MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  6. ↑ Mike Heck (2020-07-26). "With Luke Sanders out, Chris Gutierrez welcomes newcomer Cody Durden at UFC event Aug. 1". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  7. ↑ Evanoff, Josh (2020-08-01). "UFC Vegas 5 Results: Chris Gutiérrez vs. Cody Durden Ends in Draw". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  8. ↑ Doherty, Dan (2020-12-19). "UFC Vegas 17 Results: Jimmy Flick Pulls Guard, Submits Cody Durden". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  9. ↑ DNA, MMA (2021-08-20). "Ontmoeting tussen Aoriqileng en Cody Durden op 20 november". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
  10. ↑ Vreeland, Daniel (2021-11-20). "UFC Vegas 43: Cody Durden Tops Qileng Aori in Gritty Affair". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  11. ↑ Martin, Damon (2021-12-07). "Muhammad Mokaev draws Cody Durden for his octagon debut at UFC event March 19". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  12. ↑ Bitter, Shawn (2022-03-19). "UFC London: Muhammad Mokaev Finishes Cody Durden In 58 Seconds". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  13. ↑ "UFC Vegas 57 | Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot gepromoveerd tot main event op 25 juni". Eurosport (in Dutch). 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2022-06-07.
  14. ↑ Anderson, Jay (2022-06-25). "UFC Vegas 57: Cody Durden Overwhelms JP Buys Early". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-06-26.
  15. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2022-10-24). "LFA flyweight champion Carlos Mota steps in to fight Cody Durden on days' notice at UFC Vegas 63". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2022-10-29.
  16. ↑ Dewar, Val (2022-10-29). "UFC Vegas 63: Cody Durden Wrestles Way to Victory Over Carlos Mota". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-10-31.
  17. ↑ Alex Behunin (2023-03-01). "Charles Johnson vs. Cody Durden booked for UFC Fight Night on April 29". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
  18. ↑ Dewar, Val (2023-04-29). "UFC Vegas 72: Cody Durden's Wrestling Key In Decision Win Over Charles Johnson". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  19. ↑ Tiwari, Shivam (13 July 2023). "Tagir Ulanbekov Out, Cody Durden In vs Jake Hadley for UFC Nashville". ITN WWE. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
  20. ↑ Morehouse, Cade (2023-08-05). "Cody Durden Takes Decision Over Hadley In Gritty Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-08-06.
  21. ↑ Desk, ITN News (2023-09-24). "Tagir Ulanbekov vs Cody Durden Set for UFC 296 PPV". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
  22. ↑ Theodosi, Jamie (2023-12-16). "Tagir Ulanbekov Picks Up Second Consecutive Sub, Beats Cody Durden at UFC 296". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  23. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Cody Durden". Sherdog.
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