UFC"The Renegade"Cody Gibson Record: 21-12-0
BantamweightRecord21-12-0
Age38
DivisionBantamweight · #83
Combat Edge Elo1662
Last fightOct 18 2025
Cody Gibson has a 21-12-0 professional record and is 38 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Elite Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Cody Gibson bio
Personal background
Cody Gibson is an American bantamweight competing in the UFC under the nickname "The Renegade," with a professional record of 21-12. Born on September 11, 1987, he was raised in Visalia, California, where he found wrestling in high school and carried the sport into junior college, earning recognition as a two-time JUCO All-American. A friend pulled him into a local mixed martial arts gym during a college summer, and Gibson took to fighting so quickly that he had a professional bout within weeks of starting. Notably, he balanced his fighting career with work as a high school history teacher. Listed at 5'10" with a 71-inch reach, the wrestling-based scrambler has built a long, resilient career across more than three decades of professional bouts.
Path to the UFC
Gibson turned professional in 2009 and cut his teeth on the California regional circuit, particularly with Tachi Palace Fights. He announced himself with a 2011 TKO of Walel Watson, then learned hard lessons in defeats to Ulysses Gomez and Casey Olson. He rebuilt with a guillotine submission of Chad George in 2013 and a decision over Evan Esguerra, regional momentum that earned him a UFC contract.
UFC and regional return
His Octagon debut came in 2014 against an undefeated Aljamain Sterling, a future champion who edged him on the cards. Gibson answered with a highlight first-round TKO of veteran Johnny Bedford at UFC Fight Night 44, but back-to-back losses to Manny Gamburyan and Douglas Silva de Andrade ended his first UFC stint. Rather than fade out, he went back to the regional scene and kept grinding, knocking out Kyle Reyes in 2016 before a 2017 submission loss to Adrian Diaz. The persistence paid off with a 2021 decision over former UFC contender John Dodson, a defining win that re-established his standing despite a 2022 decision loss to Ray Borg.
The Ultimate Fighter and second UFC run
Gibson earned his way back to the big stage through The Ultimate Fighter 31, winning his exhibition bouts over Mando Gutierrez and Rico DiSciullo to secure a roster spot. His return to the Octagon proper was uneven: decision losses to Brad Katona and Miles Johns bracketed a strong 2024, in which he submitted veteran Brian Kelleher by arm-triangle choke in the first round and decisioned Chad Anheliger. He closed his recent stretch with losses to Da'Mon Blackshear and Aoriqileng.
Fighting style
Gibson is a wrestling-rooted pressure fighter with a genuinely well-rounded finishing arsenal – of his 21 wins, seven have come by knockout and five by submission, a 57 percent finish rate that belies his reputation as a grinder. His All-American wrestling base lets him control scrambles and chain attacks, and the arm-triangle choke has become a signature weapon. The honest book on him is that he can be out-grappled by elite submission specialists, with five of his losses coming by submission, and his durability has been tested deep into a long career.
Career highlights
- Beat a UFC veteran in John Dodson — outpointed former title challenger John Dodson in 2021, a marquee win on his road back to the UFC.
- TUF 31 to second UFC run — won both Ultimate Fighter exhibition bouts to earn a return to the Octagon roster after years on the regional circuit.
- High finishing rate — a 57 percent finish rate with seven KOs and five submissions, headlined by his arm-triangle choke of Brian Kelleher.
Career snapshot
Cody Gibson career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1662Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#688
Bantamweight#83of 173 active
Peak1695
Last move-17
Opponent quality1657avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1695 Elo after defeating Chad Anheliger (2024-11-02)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Cody Gibson quick answers
What is Cody Gibson's record?
Cody Gibson's professional MMA record is 21-12-0.
How old is Cody Gibson?
Cody Gibson is 38 years old.
What weight class is Cody Gibson?
Cody Gibson fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Cody Gibson?
Cody Gibson is 5'10" tall with a 71" reach.
How much does Cody Gibson weigh?
Cody Gibson competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Cody Gibson's Combat Edge Elo?
Cody Gibson's Combat Edge Elo is 1662, with a peak Elo of 1695.
How strong is Cody Gibson's recent opposition?
Cody Gibson's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1657 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Cody Gibson's last fight?
Cody Gibson's latest tracked pro fight was against Aoriqileng at UFC Fight Night on Oct 18 2025.
What is Cody Gibson's recent form?
Cody Gibson's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Cody Gibson usually win?
Cody Gibson's 21 recorded wins include 7 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 9 decisions, with 57% ending before the final bell.
7Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
9Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
5Loss by submission
6Loss by decision
Cody Gibson stats
Record : 21 / 12 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.61Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
46%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.18Fighter3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
58%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.13Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
38%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
70%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.61Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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