UFC"Custom Made"Cody Durden Record: 18-10-1
FlyweightRecord18-10-1
Age35
DivisionFlyweight · #105
Combat Edge Elo1637
Next fightJul 11 2026
Cody Durden has a 18-10-1 professional record and is 35 years old in the Flyweight division, representing American Top Team Atlanta. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 1, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Cody Durden bio
Personal background
Cody Durden is an American flyweight in the UFC who fights under the nickname "Custom Made" and holds a professional record of 18-10-1. Born March 29, 1991, in Covington, Georgia, he came to combat sports through wrestling, switching from baseball to the mats around eighth grade after his growth stalled. He became a standout at Eastside High School, helping the program to team state titles and compiling a strong individual record before turning to mixed martial arts. He built his pro career out of the Atlanta area, training with the American Top Team gyms in Georgia, and at 5'7" he relies on a grinding, pressure-heavy approach rooted in that wrestling base. Away from the cage, he has long balanced his fight career with work as a construction worker.
Path to the UFC
Durden turned professional in 2016 and cut his teeth on the southeastern regional circuit, fighting frequently for promotions such as NFC, 864 Fighting Championship and Valor Fighting Challenge while also testing himself in amateur boxing and kickboxing bouts. He stacked up wins against regional competition, mixing first-round finishes with grinding decisions, and earned his shot at the sport's top level. He made his UFC debut in August 2020.
UFC debut and finding his footing
That debut, against Chris Gutierrez in August 2020, ended in a unanimous draw – a competitive but inconclusive start. Things got harder before they got easier: in December 2020 he was caught in a first-round flying-triangle choke by Jimmy Flick. Durden steadied himself in November 2021 with a unanimous-decision win over Aoriqileng, then ran into one of the division's top prospects in March 2022, submitting in the first round to the unbeaten Muhammad Mokaev.
Building a winning run
From there Durden put together the best stretch of his UFC tenure. He scored a first-round TKO of JP Buys in June 2022, took a unanimous decision over Carlos Mota that October, and added back-to-back decision wins over Charles Johnson and Jake Hadley across 2023. The run cooled when he was submitted by Tagir Ulanbekov at UFC 296 in December 2023 and stopped by Bruno Silva in July 2024, but he bounced back with a slick second-round "ninja choke" submission of Matt Schnell in September 2024.
Recent results
The most recent stretch has been a grind. Durden dropped a unanimous decision to surging prospect Joshua Van at UFC 310 in December 2024, was knocked out by Jose Ochoa in June 2025, and submitted to Allan Nascimento by anaconda choke in November 2025. After a unanimous-decision loss to Nyamjargal Tumendemberel at UFC 326 in March 2026, he steadied the ship with a unanimous-decision win over Jafel Filho in April 2026, and is booked to face Ode Osbourne at UFC 329 in July 2026.
Fighting style
Durden is a wrestling-based pressure fighter with a balanced finishing profile – his wins split evenly across knockout, submission and decision, with a finish rate around 67 percent. He thrives when he can close distance, dictate the clinch and impose his grappling, blending takedowns with a respectable submission game that includes the choke variations he has used to finish UFC opponents. His durability and activity make him a tough out for anyone in the division, though his record shows the recurring danger of being caught in submissions and the difficulty of consistently hanging with the flyweight division's top tier.
Career highlights
- Multi-fight UFC win streak — strung together victories over Charles Johnson and Jake Hadley among others to establish himself as a roster mainstay.
- "Ninja choke" finish — submitted veteran Matt Schnell in the second round, one of his most memorable UFC moments.
- Decorated wrestling roots — a Georgia high-school standout whose grappling base remains the foundation of his pressure-fighting style.
Career snapshot
Cody Durden career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1637Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#929
Bantamweight#105of 171 active
Peak1698
Last move+14
Opponent quality1673avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1698 Elo after defeating Jake Hadley (2023-08-06)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Cody Durden quick answers
What is Cody Durden's record?
Cody Durden's professional MMA record is 18-10-1.
How old is Cody Durden?
Cody Durden is 35 years old.
What weight class is Cody Durden?
Cody Durden fights at Flyweight in UFC.
How tall is Cody Durden?
Cody Durden is 5'7" tall with a 67" reach.
How much does Cody Durden weigh?
Cody Durden competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Cody Durden's Combat Edge Elo?
Cody Durden's Combat Edge Elo is 1637, with a peak Elo of 1698.
How strong is Cody Durden's recent opposition?
Cody Durden's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1673 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Cody Durden's last fight?
Cody Durden's latest tracked pro fight was against Ode Osbourne at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on Jul 11 2026.
What is Cody Durden's recent form?
Cody Durden's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Cody Durden usually win?
Cody Durden's 18 recorded wins include 6 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 6 decisions, with 67% ending before the final bell.
6Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
6Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
5Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Cody Durden stats
Record : 18 / 10 / 1Significant strikes landed per minute
3.24Fighter3.39Division average
Significant striking accuracy
45%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.94Fighter3.88Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
51%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.99Fighter1.51Division average
Takedown accuracy
10%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
57%Fighter53%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.65Fighter0.57Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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