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Kody Steele

9-1-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 2-0Grappling 18-15-1

Last fight: Win vs Noah Gugnon · TKO · Oct 24, 2026

9-1-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs Noah GugnonTKO · R1 3:54
UFCUFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev·October 24, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Kody Steele holds a professional MMA record of 9-1-0. Steele has won 9 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 2 by decision. In the UFC, Steele lands 3.72 significant strikes per minute with 32% accuracy and averages 1.97 takedowns per 15 minutes. Steele also has 34 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: October 24, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Apr 21, 1995
Age
31
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Port Angeles, Washington, United States

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Noah Gugnon
    UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev· Oct 24, 2026· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 10-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:54
  2. WIN
    vs Dom Mar Fan
    UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates· May 2, 2026· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 9-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:56
  3. LOSS
    vs Rongzhu
    UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2· Feb 9, 2025· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 26-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  4. WIN
    vs Chasen Blair
    UFC · Dana White's Contender Series 75· Oct 8, 2024· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 6-3
    TKO
    R2 · 4:07
  5. WIN
    vs Alejandro Martinez
    Fury FC 89: Richardson vs. Aswell· Apr 21, 2024· Super Lightweight· 6-0 vs 13-6-1
    TKO
    R3 · 2:09
  6. WIN
    vs Nico Echeverry
    Fury Challenger Series 7· Sep 24, 2023· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 12-7
    TKO
    R2 · 3:32
  7. WIN
    vs Nicholas Whitehead
    Fury FC 81: Rojo vs. Linhares· Jul 16, 2023· Catchweight· 4-0 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 4:35
  8. WIN
    vs Sam Kilmer
    Fury FC 73: Fraire vs. Walker· Jan 29, 2023· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 4-3
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Brakenden Freeman
    Fury Challenger Series 1· Oct 23, 2022· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:30
  10. WIN
    vs Jessee Gengler
    Fury FC 56· Feb 6, 2022· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 6-9
    UD

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJFolkstyle Wrestling
  • 2024Contract winner · DWCS · Lightweight
  • 2021Bronze · ADCC Trials North America East Coast · -77kg
  • 2021Champion · Fury FC Amateur · Welterweight
  • 2020Black belt · BJJ · Rodrigo Cabral
  • 2019Champion · Combat Jiu Jitsu Worlds · Welterweight (170 lb)
  • 2019Silver · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · Brown belt
  • 2018Bronze · IBJJF American Nationals · Brown belt
  • 2017Silver · IBJJF Nogi Worlds · Purple belt
  • 2013Started in BJJ
  • Port Angeles High School · Wrestling
  • AGE 13Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

  • Syndicate MMA · Las Vegas, United States
  • Brazilian Fight Factory · BJJ · Austin, United States Former

Coaches

  • John Wood · Head coach
  • Rodrigo Cabral · Grappling coach

Training partners

  • Khalil Rountree
  • Merab Dvalishvili
  • William Tackett

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 9-1-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.16per min
35% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.42per min
51% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.41per 15 min
27% success
Takedowns stuffed100%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 2-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.72per min
32% accuracy
Strikes absorbed6.88per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.97per 15 min
38% success
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Kody Steele has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×12 finish incentives (+$50,000)
  1. ★ FOTNvs Rongzhu · UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2Feb 9, 2025

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1778▲36
Peak
1778Oct 24, 2026
Rated fights
10
1500160017002023202420252026Feb 6, 2022 · 1529Oct 23, 2022 · 1566Jan 29, 2023 · 1600Jul 16, 2023 · 1640Sep 24, 2023 · 1679Apr 21, 2024 · 1718Oct 8, 2024 · 1748Feb 9, 2025 · 1725May 2, 2026 · 1742Oct 24, 2026 · 17781778

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kody Steele fight next?

Kody Steele has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kody Steele's record?

Kody Steele's professional MMA record is 9-1-0.

Who is Kody Steele fighting next?

Kody Steele's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kody Steele fight last?

Kody Steele most recently fought Noah Gugnon at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev on Saturday, October 24, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Kody Steele fight in?

Kody Steele fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Kody Steele have?

Kody Steele has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Kody Steele won?

Kody Steele has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Kody Steele?

Kody Steele is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Kody Steele weigh?

Kody Steele weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Kody Steele's reach?

Kody Steele has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Kody Steele?

Kody Steele is 31 years old (born Apr 21, 1995).

Where is Kody Steele from?

Kody Steele is from the United States.

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