Cody Durden vs Jake Hadley — Fight recap

Cody Durden defeated Jake Hadley via unanimous decision after three rounds on August 5, 2023. Durden controlled the fight through superior grappling and striking efficiency, landing 38 significant strikes at 44% accuracy while successfully executing 4 of 6 takedown attempts for a 66% conversion rate.

He accumulated 7:25 of control time compared to Hadley's 2:04, dictating the pace throughout the contest. Hadley managed only 26 significant strikes at 31% accuracy and failed to land any of his three takedown attempts, instead relying on three submission attempts that proved ineffective.

Durden's well-rounded approach—mixing striking with wrestling and controlling the cage—earned all three judges' scorecards. The victory positions Durden as a contender in the flyweight division and suggests he remains a threat to ranked competition.