Cody Brundage is an American MMA fighter whose combat sports journey started on the wrestling mat. A high school standout, he transitioned to mixed martial arts after a brief stint in football and swimming. After an amateur stint, Brundage debuted professionally in 2019, dominating the Midwest scene and capturing two championships.
His bid for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series fell short, but Brundage remained steadfast. A victory at LFA 99 led to his official UFC debut, which was unfortunately a loss against Nick Maximov. However, he showcased his potential with a 'Performance of the Night' guillotine choke victory over Dalcha Lungiambula.
Brundage continued proving his mettle with a first-round knockout of Tresean Gore. Despite a canceled bout against Rodolfo Vieira, he recently displayed his middleweight prowess and now maintains a UFC record of 4 wins and 4 losses.
With strong wrestling roots, a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and notable knockout power, Cody Brundage is an exciting force in the UFC's middleweight division whose next challenge is against the undefeated prospect Bo Nickal at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.
Cody Brundage Fighting Style
Cody Brundage, fighting from an orthodox stance, brings a formidable blend of grappling expertise and submission skills to the octagon. With a background rooted in high school wrestling, Brundage possesses a solid foundation in grappling, seamlessly integrating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu techniques into his mixed martial arts arsenal.
His proficiency in submissions has been showcased through various victories, notably securing wins via arm-triangle choke and guillotine choke. Brundage's ability to capitalize on grappling exchanges highlights his technical prowess and adaptability inside the cage.
One of Brundage's standout moments came in his bout against Dalcha Lungiambula, where he clinched victory via guillotine choke in the first round. This impressive performance earned him the Performance of the Night award.
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Cody Brundage UFC Record
Cody Brundage maintains a lackluster UFC record of 4 wins and 4 losses in 8 fights (4-4-0). He is also a two-time recipient of the ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 10–5 | Zachary Reese | KO (slam and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan | December 2, 2023 | 1 | 1:49 | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Win | 9–5 | Jacob Malkoun | DQ (illegal elbow) | UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot | September 23, 2023 | 1 | 4:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 8–5 | Sedriques Dumas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria | June 24, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Loss | 8–4 | Rodolfo Vieira | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón | April 29, 2023 | 2 | 1:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 8–3 | Michał Oleksiejczuk | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland | December 17, 2022 | 1 | 3:16 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 8–2 | Tresean Gore | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev | July 9, 2022 | 1 | 3:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 7–2 | Dalcha Lungiambula | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev | March 12, 2022 | 1 | 3:41 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 6–2 | Nick Maximov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 266 | September 25, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
Last Updated On April 11, 2024
FAQs
A. Cody Brundage’s fighting style is a mix of grappling and submission techniques.
A. Cody Brundage has received ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses on two occasions.
A. Cody Brundage has an MMA record of 10 wins and 5 losses (10-5-0).
A. Cody Brundage maintains a UFC record of 4 wins and 4 losses (4-4-0).
A. Cody Brundage’s next opponent is Bo Nickal.
