Cody Durden vs Jafel Filho — Fight recap

Cody Durden defeated Jafel Filho via unanimous decision over three rounds on April 25, 2026, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Durden controlled the grappling exchanges decisively, landing 34 significant strikes at 47% accuracy while securing all five of his takedown attempts for a perfect 100% conversion rate.

He accumulated 5:14 of control time compared to Filho's 3:08, establishing dominance through a wrestling-heavy approach that limited his opponent's offensive output. Filho managed 23 significant strikes at 36% accuracy and converted two of three takedown attempts, but couldn't overcome Durden's superior cage control and grappling efficiency.

The judges awarded all three rounds to Durden, who demonstrated a methodical, ground-based game plan that neutralized Filho's striking. The victory solidifies Durden's position in the flyweight division and suggests a potential matchup against a higher-ranked contender.