Cody Gibson, head-and-shoulders portrait

Cody Gibson

Bantamweight
The Renegade
Record Record: 21-13-0
Wins
21
Losses
13
Draws
0
7KO/TKO
5Sub
9Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
38
Height
5′10″1.78 m
Reach
71″180 cm
Weight class
Bantamweight
Nationality
United States
Team
The Pit
Active
2008-present

Record

Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.

LossRecord after fight: 21-13-0SUB
Opponent: Abdul Hussein, their record after the fight: 16-2-0arm-triangle chokeR3 3:07
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
25 Jul 2026

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. Hussein stung Gibson by the fence in round three, took him down, and found the arm-triangle finish.

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.
  • Hussein stung Gibson by the fence in round three, took him down, and found the arm-triangle finish.
LossRecord after fight: 21-12-0TKO
Opponent: Aoriqileng, their record after the fight: 26-12-0punchesR1 0:21
UFC Fight Night 262 - de Ridder vs. Allen
18 Oct 2025
LossRecord after fight: 21-11-0SUB
Opponent: Da'Mon BlackshearkimuraR2 4:09
UFC Fight Night 254 - Vettori vs. Dolidze 2
15 Mar 2025
WinRecord after fight: 21-10-0DEC
Opponent: Chad Anheliger, their record after the fight: 13-8-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 246 - Moreno vs. Albazi
2 Nov 2024

Anheliger struggled to escape Gibson's grappling pressure, with Gibson winning scrambles and returning him to the mat after stand-ups. Anheliger found some striking success early in the third, but Gibson quickly grounded him again and secured a unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Gibson kept advancing through scrambles and bringing Anheliger back to the canvas.
  • Gibson combined strikes with submission attempts from controlling positions.
  • Anheliger started the third round well on the feet before Gibson restored his ground control.
  • The judges awarded Gibson the decision, scoring it 30-27, 30-27 and 30-26.
WinRecord after fight: 20-10-0SUB
Opponent: Brian Kelleherarm-triangle chokeR1 3:58
UFC on ESPN 60 - Lemos vs. Jandiroba
20 Jul 2024
LossRecord after fight: 19-10-0DEC
Opponent: Miles Johns, their record after the fight: 14-2-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 53 - Ribas vs. Namajunas
23 Mar 2024
LossRecord after fight: 19-9-0DEC
Opponent: Brad KatonaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 292 - Sterling vs. O'Malley
19 Aug 2023
WinRecord after fight: 19-8-0SUB
Opponent: Francisco Riveraarm-triangle chokeR3 2:42
UNF 3 - Rivera vs. Gibson
19 Nov 2022
LossRecord after fight: 18-8-0DEC
Opponent: Ray BorgunanimousR3 5:00
Eagle FC 44 - Spong vs. Kharitonov
28 Jan 2022
WinRecord after fight: 18-7-0DEC
Opponent: John DodsonunanimousR3 5:00
XMMA 3 - Vice City
23 Oct 2021
WinRecord after fight: 17-7-0KO
Opponent: Ilias SanoudakispunchesR1 0:44
XMMA 2 - Saunders vs. Nijem
30 Jul 2021
WinRecord after fight: 16-7-0DEC
Opponent: Gustavo ErakunanimousR3 5:00
LFA 51 - Gibson vs. Erak
28 Sep 2018
LossRecord after fight: 15-7-0SUB
Opponent: Adrian Diazguillotine chokeR3 1:46
TPF 31
18 May 2017
WinRecord after fight: 15-6-0TKO
Opponent: Kyle ReyespunchesR2 0:21
TPF 29
3 Nov 2016
WinRecord after fight: 14-6-0DEC
Opponent: Rolando VelascounanimousR5 5:00
TPF 27
19 May 2016
WinRecord after fight: 13-6-0DEC
Opponent: Justin LinnunanimousR3 5:00
TWC 24
1 Apr 2016
LossRecord after fight: 12-6-0DEC
Opponent: Douglas Silva de AndradeunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 61 - Bigfoot vs. Mir
22 Feb 2015
LossRecord after fight: 12-5-0SUB
Opponent: Manvel Gamburyanguillotine chokeR2 4:56
UFC 178 - Johnson vs. Cariaso
27 Sep 2014
WinRecord after fight: 12-4-0TKO
Opponent: Johnny BedfordpunchR1 0:38
UFC Fight Night 44 - Swanson vs. Stephens
28 Jun 2014
LossRecord after fight: 11-4-0DEC
Opponent: Aljamain SterlingunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 170 - Rousey vs. McMann
22 Feb 2014
WinRecord after fight: 11-3-0DEC
Opponent: Evan EsguerraunanimousR3 5:00
TPF 17 - Fall Brawl
14 Nov 2013
WinRecord after fight: 10-3-0SUB
Opponent: Chad Georgeguillotine chokeR1 4:39
TWC 18 - Halloween Havoc 3
25 Oct 2013
WinRecord after fight: 9-3-0TKO
Opponent: Darin Cooleypunches and kneeR3 3:46
War MMA 1 - Roberts vs. Baesman
22 Jun 2013
WinRecord after fight: 8-3-0SUB
Opponent: Junior Villanuevarear-naked chokeR2 3:30
TWC 16 - Condemned
25 Jan 2013
WinRecord after fight: 7-3-0DEC
Opponent: Andrew WhitneyunanimousR3 5:00
Titan FC 24
24 Aug 2012
WinRecord after fight: 6-3-0SUB
Opponent: Justin Santistevanguillotine chokeR1 1:03
EFWC - The Untamed 2
30 Mar 2012
LossRecord after fight: 5-3-0DEC
Opponent: Casey OlsonunanimousR3 5:00
TPF 12 - Second Coming
9 Mar 2012
LossRecord after fight: 5-2-0SUB
Opponent: Ulysses Gomezguillotine chokeR3 2:43
TPF 11 - Redemption
2 Dec 2011
WinRecord after fight: 5-1-0TKO
Opponent: Walel Watsonpunches and elbowsR2 4:09
TPF 9 - The Contenders
6 May 2011
WinRecord after fight: 4-1-0DEC
Opponent: Art BecerraunanimousR3 5:00
TWC 10 - Beat Down
21 Jan 2011
LossRecord after fight: 3-1-0SUB
Opponent: David BolleaarmlockR2 0:31
TPF 5 - Stars and Strikes
9 Jul 2010
WinRecord after fight: 3-0-0DEC
Opponent: Ray CerveraunanimousR3 5:00
TPF 2 - Brawl in the Hall
3 Dec 2009
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0TKO
Opponent: Dustin RochapunchesR2 0:42
TPF - Best of Both Worlds
16 Jul 2009
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0TKO
Opponent: Billy TerrypunchesR1 1:48
GC 81 - Lights Out
27 Jul 2008

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Cody Gibson began training for fighting while wrestling in college. His amateur wrestling achievements include two Junior College All-American honors, and his grappling credentials include a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt.

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