Nyamjargal TumendemberelvsCody Durden

Dude's got that perfect takedown rate from his last fight, so you know he's hunting for the mat. Here's the thing though, both these guys love the ground game. Durden's got that guillotine that put Matt Schnell to sleep, and when he's on, his submission game is legit. But Tumendemberel's anaconda choke is clearly money right now. This feels like a chess match that could explode into a scramble at any moment. Durden's southpaw stance versus the orthodox Mongolian creates some interesting angles too. For Durden, this is about survival in the UFC.

Four straight losses and you're basically packing your bags. Tumendemberel wants to prove that Road to UFC win wasn't a fluke and that he belongs with the flyweight killers. The stakes couldn't be higher for both guys, but especially for Durden who's fighting to keep his roster spot alive. This fight just landed a massive spotlight upgrade as the featured bout on the CBS simulcast portion of UFC 326. Casual fans tuning in for Holloway versus Oliveira will catch these flyweights scrapping on network television, giving both fighters huge exposure. The CBS placement means Durden is literally fighting for his job on national television with millions watching. Nothing brings out desperation and heart quite like knowing your UFC career is on the line in front of the biggest audience you've ever had.