Aoriqileng vs Cody Durden — Fight recap

Cody Durden defeated Aoriqileng via unanimous decision after three rounds on November 20, 2021, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Despite nearly identical striking output—Durden landed 60 of 133 significant strikes (45%) compared to Aoriqileng's 65 of 142 (45%)—the fight's complexion shifted on the mat.

Durden controlled the wrestling exchanges, converting 5 of 10 takedown attempts (50%) while accumulating 5:39 of control time; Aoriqileng managed only 1 of 3 takedowns (33%) with 1:17 of control. The grappling disparity proved decisive in the judges' eyes, as Durden's superior cage control and takedown success offset Aoriqileng's marginal striking volume.

The victory positioned Durden as a credible threat in the flyweight division's middling ranks.