The Renegade
Cody Gibson
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
Age38
Height1.78 m
Reach180 cm
NationalityUnited States
TeamThe Pit
Weight classBantamweight
Active2008-present
Record
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LossSUB
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
25 Jul 2026
25 Jul 2026
Cody Gibson threatened with chokes early, but Abdul Hussein took over the grappling in round two, reclaimed control in the third, and finished with an arm-triangle choke at 3:07.
Key moments
- Gibson threatened with a series of chokes in the opening round.
- Hussein hurt Gibson early in round two and controlled the remainder of it on the canvas.
- He stung Gibson by the fence in round three, took him down, and found the arm-triangle finish.
LossTKO
Opponent: AoriqilengpunchesR1 0:21
UFC Fight Night 262 - de Ridder vs. Allen
18 Oct 2025
18 Oct 2025
LossSUB
Opponent: Da'Mon BlackshearkimuraR2 4:09
UFC Fight Night 254 - Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
15 Mar 2025
15 Mar 2025
WinDEC
Opponent: Chad AnheligerunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 246 - Moreno vs. Albazi
2 Nov 2024
2 Nov 2024
Gibson earned a unanimous decision over Anheliger after three rounds.
Key moments
- The fight ran the full three rounds.
- All judges awarded the bout to Gibson.
- The result was a unanimous decision.
WinSUB
Opponent: Brian Kelleherarm-triangle chokeR1 3:58
UFC on ESPN 60 - Lemos vs. Jandiroba
20 Jul 2024
20 Jul 2024
LossDEC
Opponent: Brad KatonaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 292 - Sterling vs. O'Malley
19 Aug 2023
19 Aug 2023
WinSUB
Opponent: Francisco Riveraarm-triangle chokeR3 2:42
UNF 3 - Rivera vs. Gibson
19 Nov 2022
19 Nov 2022
LossDEC
Opponent: Ray BorgunanimousR3 5:00
Eagle FC 44 - Spong vs. Kharitonov
28 Jan 2022
28 Jan 2022
WinDEC
Opponent: John DodsonunanimousR3 5:00
XMMA 3 - Vice City
23 Oct 2021
23 Oct 2021
WinKO
Opponent: Ilias SanoudakispunchesR1 0:44
XMMA 2 - Saunders vs. Nijem
30 Jul 2021
30 Jul 2021
WinDEC
Opponent: Gustavo ErakunanimousR3 5:00
LFA 51 - Gibson vs. Erak
28 Sep 2018
28 Sep 2018
LossSUB
Opponent: Adrian Diazguillotine chokeR3 1:46
TPF 31
18 May 2017
18 May 2017
WinTKO
Opponent: Kyle ReyespunchesR2 0:21
TPF 29
3 Nov 2016
3 Nov 2016
WinDEC
Opponent: Rolando VelascounanimousR5 5:00
TPF 27
19 May 2016
19 May 2016
WinDEC
Opponent: Justin LinnunanimousR3 5:00
TWC 24
1 Apr 2016
1 Apr 2016
LossDEC
Opponent: Douglas Silva de AndradeunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 61 - Bigfoot vs. Mir
22 Feb 2015
22 Feb 2015
LossSUB
Opponent: Manvel Gamburyanguillotine chokeR2 4:56
UFC 178 - Johnson vs. Cariaso
27 Sep 2014
27 Sep 2014
WinTKO
Opponent: Johnny BedfordpunchR1 0:38
UFC Fight Night 44 - Swanson vs. Stephens
28 Jun 2014
28 Jun 2014
LossDEC
Opponent: Aljamain SterlingunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 170 - Rousey vs. McMann
22 Feb 2014
22 Feb 2014
WinDEC
Opponent: Evan EsguerraunanimousR3 5:00
TPF 17 - Fall Brawl
14 Nov 2013
14 Nov 2013
WinSUB
Opponent: Chad Georgeguillotine chokeR1 4:39
TWC 18 - Halloween Havoc 3
25 Oct 2013
25 Oct 2013
WinTKO
Opponent: Darin Cooleypunches and kneeR3 3:46
War MMA 1 - Roberts vs. Baesman
22 Jun 2013
22 Jun 2013
WinSUB
Opponent: Junior Villanuevarear-naked chokeR2 3:30
TWC 16 - Condemned
25 Jan 2013
25 Jan 2013
WinDEC
Opponent: Andrew WhitneyunanimousR3 5:00
Titan FC 24
24 Aug 2012
24 Aug 2012
WinSUB
Opponent: Justin Santistevanguillotine chokeR1 1:03
EFWC - The Untamed 2
30 Mar 2012
30 Mar 2012
LossDEC
Opponent: Casey OlsonunanimousR3 5:00
TPF 12 - Second Coming
9 Mar 2012
9 Mar 2012
LossSUB
Opponent: Ulysses Gomezguillotine chokeR3 2:43
TPF 11 - Redemption
2 Dec 2011
2 Dec 2011
WinTKO
Opponent: Walel Watsonpunches and elbowsR2 4:09
TPF 9 - The Contenders
6 May 2011
6 May 2011
WinDEC
Opponent: Art BecerraunanimousR3 5:00
TWC 10 - Beat Down
21 Jan 2011
21 Jan 2011
LossSUB
Opponent: David BolleaarmlockR2 0:31
TPF 5 - Stars and Strikes
9 Jul 2010
9 Jul 2010
WinDEC
Opponent: Ray CerveraunanimousR3 5:00
TPF 2 - Brawl in the Hall
3 Dec 2009
3 Dec 2009
WinTKO
Opponent: Dustin RochapunchesR2 0:42
TPF - Best of Both Worlds
16 Jul 2009
16 Jul 2009
WinTKO
Opponent: Billy TerrypunchesR1 1:48
GC 81 - Lights Out
27 Jul 2008
27 Jul 2008
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
On 25 July 2026 at UFC Abu Dhabi, Cody Gibson lost to Abdul Hussein by Submission (arm-triangle choke) · R3 3:07.
Gibson brought a long professional bantamweight record into his bout with Abdul Hussein.
His five most recent professional results mix two UFC wins with three losses, so the run read as a test of whether his experience could interrupt a younger opponent's streak.