Cody Durden just walked away with a unanimous decision win over Ode Osborne at UFC Fight Night 292, closing out an insane year for the flyweight. This victory, secured at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, caps off a twelve month stretch where Durden stepped into the octagon five times. Five fights in a year, man, that’s a grinder’s pace! He went 2-3 during that run, kicking things off last November 1, 2025, against the late Allan Nascimento. Tough stretch, but he got the W when it mattered most.
Family Time or Another Fight? Durden’s Dilemma
After such a whirlwind year, you’d think Durden, at 35, would be itching for a well-deserved break. And he certainly talked the talk, telling reporters, including MMA Junkie, that he desperately needs some time off. He spoke from the heart about being an “absent father,” feeling like a “cave man” leaving his family to provide. He talked about giving November to his kids, hugging them, making up for lost time after working his butt off all year. It felt genuine, like a guy ready to recharge.
“Who Knows? Maybe We’ll Have a Fight in December.”
But just when you thought he was hanging up the gloves for a bit, Durden flashed a smile and dropped the bombshell: “Who knows? Maybe we’ll have a fight in December.” Seriously? The man just poured his heart out about needing family time, and then he’s already eyeing another scrap next month. That’s Cody Durden for you! He’s not even sweating specific opponents either. “Anybody can get it, anybody, from the front of the division to the back of the division,” he declared. “I’m here for a short time, not a long time.” That tells you everything you need to know about his mindset. The man is a born fighter, family or not, he’s always ready to throw down. So, what’s it gonna be, Cody? December just got a whole lot more interesting.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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