Cody Gibson • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(10/18/25) Gibson was stopped by Aoriqileng via strikes at :21 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(3/15/25) Gibson was submitted by Da'Mon Blackshear via kimura at 4:09 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(11/2/24) Gibson won a three round unanimous decision over Chad Anheliger
• UFC on ESPN(7/20/24) Gibson submitted Brian Kelleher via arm-triangle choke at 3:58 of the first round
• UFC on ESPN(3/23/24) Gibson lost a three round unanimous decision to Miles Johns
• UFC 292(8/19/23) Gibson lost a three round unanimous decision to Brad Katona in the TUF 31 bantamweight final
• UFC Fight Night(2/22/15) Gibson lost a three round unanimous decision to Douglas Silva de Andrade
• UFC 178(9/27/14) Gibson was submitted by Manvel Gamburyan via guillotine choke at 4:56 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(6/28/14) Gibson stopped Johnny Bedford via strikes at :38 of the first round
• UFC 170(2/22/14) Gibson lost a three round unanimous decision to Aljamain Sterling
• The Ultimate Fighter, Season 31
• In the semifinals, Gibson submitted Rico DiSciullo via arm triangle choke at 4:32 of the first round
• In the quarterfinals, Gibson stopped Mando Gutierrez via strikes at 3:24 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Team Chandler on TUF 31, lost in the Final to Brad Katona via Decision

Pro since 2008, Made UFC Debut in 2014, returned for 2nd stint in 2023

Seven wins by KO, six wins by Submission (Guillotine x2, RNC, Arm Triangle x3)

Seven first round finishes, four second-round finishes, two third-round finishes

Has won six of his last 11

2-4 in his second stint with the UFC, went 1-3 in his first stint

Last two pre-TUF wins were over UFC vets Josh Dodson and Francisco Rivera

8-2 between UFC appearances

Owns wins over Walel Watson and Chad George; also faced Ulysses Gomez

Origin of nickname: “My friend Thomas Hamontree and I were always getting into a lot of shenanigans in college and were pretty wild. We came up with a philosophy for how we wanted to live our lives and called it living like a Renegade. The ideology of being a Renegade has evolved over time but has stayed true at its core. When I fight, I hope I show a glimpse of what that philosophy is all about.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started training when I was still wrestling in college. I would come home in the summertime and pick up a fight for a few hundred bucks. I didn’t really know how to strike or anything about jiu-jitsu back then, but I enjoyed a good fist fight and I was a good wrestler.

Q: What professional titles have you held?

ANSWER: Tachi Palace Fights Bantamweight Champion, Up Next Fighting Bantamweight Champion, TUF 31 bantamweight finalist

Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?

ANSWER: Two-time Junior College All American wrestler

Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?

ANSWER: Brown belt BJJ

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: Probably the TUF finale against Brad Katona. I suffered some injuries in the fight that made it hard to breathe and see and I had to dig deep.

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: Nick Diaz

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I went to Bakersfield Junior College and Menlo College (Bay Area). I have a B.A degree in History. I also finished my teaching credential program and my master’s degree in education at Brandman University.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I’ve been working as a teacher while I’ve been pursuing MMA and continuing my education. I also coach wrestling at Atascadero Middle School.

Q: Personal Life / Background:

ANSWER: Married, three kids (Ella, Margo, Hank). I have been a schoolteacher for nine years. I have also coached wrestling for many years.