UFC 326: Nyamjargal Tumendemberel Earns Clear Decision Over Cody Durden

"It was a flurry of action to open the first round, with Cody Durden rushing into range and landing two leg kicks on Tumendemberel. Durden followed up quickly, shooting for a double-leg takedown, but was immediately threatened by Tumendemberel jumping on a guillotine. The Mongolian fighter applied pressure for around a minute on the mat, but Durden was able to get back to his feet and was not deterred by Tumendemberel's submission attempts, proceeding to shoot two more takedowns."

"Clearly possessing an athletic advantage, Tumendemberel responded with a shot of his own, slamming Durden to the canvas. "Custom Made" was tricky from his back, threatening with an armbar that forced Nyamjargal Tumendemberel to disengage from the veteran on the ground. As the round came to a close, Durden was finally able to secure some top position, but was ultimately punished with elbows from Tumendemberel."

"Starting round two, it was more of the same from the flyweights. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel shot a quick takedown on Cody Durden, with Durden responding with another submission attempt, attacking for a kneebar. Unable to finish the submission, Durden saw Tumendemberel regain top position once again. Both fighters traded reversals and submission attempts before the fight briefly returned to the feet for a short exchange, though it was quickly brought back to the mat by Tumendemberel with another takedown straight into side control."

Cody Durden, fighting for his job after a 1-5 record in his last six fights and a three-fight losing streak, faced Nyamjargal Tumendemberel in a UFC 326 preliminary flyweight matchup. Tumendemberel entered the fight 1-1 in the UFC with a recent win but limited activity. The fight featured constant grappling exchanges, with Durden initiating takedown attempts and threatening submissions from his back, including armbar and kneebar attempts. Tumendemberel demonstrated athletic advantages, landing his own takedowns and maintaining top control with ground-and-pound. Both fighters traded reversals and submission threats throughout the opening rounds, with the action primarily taking place on the mat.

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