• UFC Fight Night(4/25/26) Durden won a three round unanimous decision over Jafel Filho
• UFC 326(3/7/26) Durden lost a three round unanimous decision to Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
• UFC Fight Night(11/1/25) Durden was submitted by Allan Nascimento via anaconda choke at 3:13 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(6/14/25) Durden was knocked out by Jose Ochoa at :11 of the second round
• UFC 310(12/7/24) Durden lost a three round unanimous decision to Joshua Van
• UFC Fight Night(9/7/24) Durden submitted Matt Schnell via anaconda choke at :29 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(7/20/24) Durden was stopped by Bruno Silva via strikes at 2:58 of the second round
• UFC 296(12/16/23) Durden was submitted by Tagir Ulanbekov at 4:25 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(8/5/23) Durden won a three round unanimous decision over Jake Hadley
• UFC Fight Night(10/29/22) Durden won a three round unanimous decision over Carlos Mota
• UFC on ESPN(6/25/22) Durden stopped JP Buys via strikes at 1:08 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(3/19/22) Durden was submitted by Muhammad Mokaev via guillotine choke at :58 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(11/20/21) Durden won a three round unanimous decision over Aoriqileng
• UFC Fight Night(12/19/20) Durden was submitted by Jimmy Flick via flying triangle choke at 3:18 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(8/1/20) Durden fought to a three-round draw with Chris Gutierrez
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2016
Has won six of his last 12
Six wins by KO, six by submission (2 RNC, 2 armbar, guillotine, anaconda)
Nine first round finishes
Seven wins in 1:30 or less
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I started fighting in Atlanta, Georgia in 2014. I grew up fighting. I had three scholarships after winning two state championships in 2009 in Georgia high school. I had a kid right after I got out of school, so I had to start working instead of school. I ended up going to a fight gym to check it out. Now I’m on top of the world. The rest is history.
Q: What professional titles have you held?
ANSWER:
King of Sparta 8-man tournament flyweight champion, Valor Fighting Championships bantamweight champion.
Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?
ANSWER:
5-1 record 2x state champion in wrestling in Georgia.
Q: What are your current ranks in martial arts?
ANSWER:
I’m a black belt in wrestling (life-long competitor mindset) and I’ve earned my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt through years of grind and mat time. Every stripe came from hard rounds, not shortcuts. 16 years on the mats give or take.
Q: Any belts/ranks in striking disciplines?
ANSWER:
4-0 in pro boxing
Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER:
Chris Gutierrez was my UFC debut. It was my second fight in two weeks up a weight class. I took the fight on six days’ notice and I fought him to a draw. he was a lot bigger than me. After that fight, I decided I needed to go to my weight class which was 125!
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
I’ve always respected guys like Justin Gaejthe/Dustin Poirier. The discipline, the professionalism, and how they carried thereselves as a champions. They proved you can dominate and still stay humble.
Q: Do you have any heroes outside of fighting?
ANSWER:
My dad. Blue-collar work ethic. No excuses. That mindset shaped me more than anything. I also respect first responders and military members — people who serve without looking for recognition. They guys who put it all on the line for us everyday.
Q: Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for?
ANSWER:
I want to be an example for kids who grow up without much. You don’t need perfect circumstances — you need discipline and belief. If I can show small-town kids it’s possible, that matters to me.
Q: Beyond a championship and money, what motivates you?
ANSWER:
Legacy. My family’s last name. When it’s all said and done, I want people to say I maximized everything God gave me. Money fades. Respect doesn’t. You have to give it your all!What was your job before you started fighting?Construction worker
Q: Personal Life / Background:
ANSWER:
Married to my awesome wife Brittany Durden; I have two amazing kids - Carson and Jaylynn. My wife and I also have a French bulldog named Fiona - She is our baby! I love to hunt, fish, and train to WIN. Last year I shot the GA state record Turkey. In my spare time, I mainly spend it with my family and friends making core memories. I am currently working on opening up my own gym with two of my awesome friends. It is a dream of mine to be able to coach others and give back to my craft / community.
WIN
Durden
Durden
VS
Filho
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Tumendemberel
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Nascimento
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Ochoa
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Van
WIN
Durden
Durden
VS
Schnell
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Silva
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Ulanbekov
WIN
Durden
Durden
VS
Hadley
WIN
Durden
Durden
VS
Johnson
WIN
Durden
Durden
VS
Mota
WIN
Durden
Durden
VS
Buys
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Mokaev
WIN
Durden
Durden
VS
Aoriqileng
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Flick
LOSS
Durden
Durden
VS
Gutierrez
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY44%
STRIKING DEFENSE50%
LANDED/MIN
3.24
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.94
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY49%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE56%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
3.99
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.7
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
7 W - 8 L
ACTIVE STREAK
+1 Wins
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission1
Decision5
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission4
Decision2
FIGHTING STYLE
Striker
STANCE
Southpaw
UFC DEBUT
Aug. 1, 2020