Cody Durden vs Joshua Van — Fight recap

Joshua Van earned a unanimous decision victory over Cody Durden on December 7, 2024, controlling three rounds with superior striking efficiency and volume. Van landed 165 significant strikes at a 54% clip compared to Durden's 70 of 217 (32%), establishing a clear striking advantage throughout.

Durden attempted to inject wrestling into the bout, landing 2 of 8 takedown attempts for 25%, but Van's striking defense and footwork kept the fight standing where the striking disparity was most pronounced. Van's accuracy was particularly evident in his head strikes, connecting on 131 of 262 attempts while maintaining offensive pressure with minimal defensive burden.

Durden accumulated just over three minutes of control time but couldn't sustain offensive momentum or establish a consistent grappling threat. The decision reflects Van's superior technical execution and ring generalship in a flyweight contest that never reached the desperation phase where Durden's wrestling might have shifted momentum.