Light Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Cody Brundage
11-7-1
Age
31
Height
6'0"
Weight
2025 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
06:48
Gym
Factory X
UFC Record
5-8-1(14 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 2 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 5
Last 5
WWLDW
Finish Rate
82%
Bonuses
2
Style
Wrestler
Location
Chapin, United States
Last Fight2026-02-01
CR
L - Cam Rowston
KO/TKOR1 3:50
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Cody BrundageKO/TKOR1 2:41· Punches to Head From Guard
Fight History
WIN
TG
vs Tresean Gore
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Fiziev· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:50
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:50
WIN
DL
vs Dalcha Lungiambula
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 3:41
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 3:41
LOSS
EM
vs Eric McConico
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
DRAW
MA
vs Mansur Abdul-Malik
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
Overturned
R3 0:36
Overturned·R3 0:36
WIN
JM
vs Julian Marquez
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:45
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:45
NC
AR
vs Abdul Razak Alhassan
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2025-09-27
Could Not Continue
Accidental Strikes to Back of Head by Alhassan
R1 0:37
Could Not ContinueAccidental Strikes to Back of Head by Alhassan·R1 0:37
LOSS
MO
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head On Ground
R1 3:16
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R1 3:16
WIN
JM
vs Jacob Malkoun
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot· 2025-09-27
DQ
Strike to back of head
R1 4:15
DQStrike to back of head·R1 4:15
WIN
ZR
vs Zach Reese
UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Slam to On Ground
R1 1:49
KO/TKOSlam to On Ground·R1 1:49
LOSS
SD
vs Sedriques Dumas
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RV
vs Rodolfo Vieira
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Simon· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R2 1:28
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R2 1:28
LOSS
BN
vs Bo Nickal
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:38
LOSS
NM
vs Nick Maximov
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CR
vs Cam Rowston
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:08
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:08
LOSS
DJ
vs Donte Johnson
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.2/min
Grappling
2.05 TD
Defense
49%
⚖️Cody adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 46% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
25 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
68%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
44%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
32%
⭐Other
Overhands
32%
Guillotines
32%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (128%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 236% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
60% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
33% of KOs
Slam to On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Guard
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 82% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 3 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (133% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
49%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc72%
Clinch
70% acc13%
Ground
81% acc16%
Striking Differential-0.52/min
2.20 landed/min2.72 absorbed/min
2.20
Landed/Min
2.72
Absorbed/Min
0.47
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed210
Sig. Strikes Attempted405
Key Insights
Cody is active on the ground (25%).
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 72% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 81% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
46%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
69%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
1
Defended
27
Total
28
2.05
TD / 15min
0.63
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
28
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
26
Landed
56
Attempted
46%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
25%
R3
25%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.05/15min.
Solid TD defense at 69%.
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
420
1.09
Ratio
Absorbed
386
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
6/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
21.8
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.0
Standing %
86%
R3 vs R1 Output
133%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (21.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 133% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
0:48
R2 Control
0:26
R3 Control
0:46
R1 to Final
-5%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+20.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+20.9pp
Body
-5.2pp
Leg
-15.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+11.9pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2737
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights