Cody Durden vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel — Fight recap

Nyamjargal Tumendemberel defeated Cody Durden via unanimous decision after three rounds on March 7, 2026, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Tumendemberel's grappling dominance proved decisive, landing 25 significant strikes on 59% accuracy while controlling the cage for 6:52 compared to Durden's 4:50.

The Mongolian fighter showcased perfect takedown execution, converting all four attempts, while Durden managed only 3 of 8 takedowns at 37% efficiency. Durden's striking output remained limited at 8 of 21 significant strikes (38%), and his submission game never materialized with zero attempts.

Tumendemberel's wrestling-heavy approach, combined with superior striking volume and accuracy, overwhelmed Durden's inconsistent offensive rhythm throughout the bout. The loss signals Durden faces an uphill climb in the flyweight rankings, while Tumendemberel's flawless takedown rate positions him as a rising threat in the division.