- Cody Durden vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel
- UFC 326 Showdown
- T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026
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Cody Durden takes on Nyamjargal Tumendemberel at UFC 326 on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The initial betting odds position Durden at +146 while Tumendemberel is favored at -171.
Cody “Custom Made” Durden enters the Octagon with a professional record of 17 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw. At 34 years old, he weighs 125 lbs and stands 5’7″ tall. This southpaw fighter has a reach of 67 inches. In contrast, Nyamjargal “Art of Knockout” Tumendemberel also stands at 5’7″ and weighs in at 125 lbs. The 27-year-old has a fight record of 9 wins and 1 loss, with a reach of 71 inches. When it comes to significant strikes, Durden averages 3.66 per minute, while Tumendemberel lands approximately 3.18 significant strikes each minute. Durden’s striking accuracy stands at 44% compared to Tumendemberel’s 39%. Defensively, Durden absorbs 4.47 significant strikes per minute, whereas Tumendemberel receives 3.33. Durden successfully defends against 50% of significant strikes directed at him, while Tumendemberel achieves a defense rate of 52%.
| UFC 326 Highlights | Cody Durden Stats | Nyamjargal Tumendemberel Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Betting Odds | +146 | -171 |
| Professional Record | 17-9-1 | 9-1-0 |
| Average Fight Duration | 9:24 | 8:29 |
| Height | 5’7″ | 5’7″ |
| Weight | 125 lbs | 125 lbs |
| Reach | 67″ | 71″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.66 | 3.18 |
| Striking Accuracy | 44% | 39% |
In terms of grappling prowess, Cody Durden surpasses with an average of 3.99 takedowns per 3 rounds. He successfully completes 47% of his takedown attempts and defends against 75% of the takedowns he faces. Tumendemberel, on the other hand, successfully executes 38% of his takedown attempts while preventing 54% of takedowns attempted against him. In submission attempts, Durden tends to be more conservative, going for 0.7 submissions per 15 minutes, while Tumendemberel is more aggressive with 2.6 submissions per 3 rounds.
In Durden’s last match, he faced Allan Nascimento, suffering a defeat through an anaconda choke in the second round. Nascimento recorded 52 successful strikes out of 115 attempts. Durden secured 57 out of 128 total strikes during that encounter. The significant strike detail shows Nascimento’s accuracy at 45%, with 19 of 69 aimed at the head. Durden, conversely, achieved a connection rate of 44%, landing 57 out of 128 strikes, including 47 of 112 directed at the head. Notably, 98% of Nascimento’s significant strikes and 100% of Durden’s were successfully landed at a distance.
For Nyamjargal Tumendemberel, his most recent fight was against Terrance Saeteurn, where he emerged victorious via an anaconda choke in the first round. Saeteurn landed an impressive 81% of his significant strikes at distance, while Tumendemberel managed 63% accuracy at a distance. Tumendemberel achieved an overall striking accuracy of 47%, landing 11 out of 23 strike attempts, including 5 head strikes from 15 attempts. Saeteurn concluded the matchup with 11 of 27 significant strikes landed, while Tumendemberel recorded 13 out of 27 total strikes.
Highlighted Bouts to Watch
Another exciting matchup to keep an eye on is Su Mudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar. Mudaerji enters the cage with a record of 18 wins and 7 losses at 125 lbs and stands 5’8″ tall. This southpaw fighter boasts a reach of 72 inches. Aguilar, the orthodox fighter, stands at 5’4″ and weighs 125 lbs with a record of 12-3-0. In grappling, Mudaerji averages only 0.16 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Aguilar’s 1.64 takedowns per 3 rounds. In striking, Mudaerji has an edge with 4.48 strikes landed per minute at an accuracy of 52%, while Aguilar connects with 40% accuracy, averaging 2.65 strikes per minute.
If you’re tuning in for the fights, don’t miss Diyar Nurgozhay facing Rafael Tobias. Tobias, with a record of 14-1-0, weighs in at 205 lbs and is 6’2″ tall. The orthodox fighter has a reach of 74 inches. Nurgozhay, also at 6’2″ and 205 lbs, seeks to build on his own record of 10-2-0. Both fighters have shown exceptional takedown success, with Nurgozhay completing 100% of his takedown attempts and defending against 100% of those against him. In striking engagements, Tobias absorbs 3.98 strikes per minute while landing 3.45, whereas Nurgozhay deals 3.04 strikes per minute while absorbing only 2.99.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s UFC matchup?
Prediction: Bet on Cody Durden (+146)
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