Cody Gibson
Born (1987-09-11) September 11, 1987 (age 36)
Blackwell, Oklahoma, U.S.
Other namesThe Renegade
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Bantamweight
Flyweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofSan Luis Obispo, California, United States
TeamThe Pit (2020–present)[2]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2008–2017, 2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins19
By knockout7
By submission4
By decision8
Losses9
By submission4
By decision5
UniversityBakersfield College
Menlo College
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Cody Gibson (born September 11, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

Born in Blackwell, Oklahoma, in 1987, Gibson and his brother Keith were adopted in 1989 and moved west, settling in Visalia, California.[4] As an adult, Gibson found out through social media that he also has a sister and met his biological parents for the first time in 2018.[2]


Mixed martial arts career

Regional circuit

While home for the summer during college, Cody's friend invited him to a mixed martial arts gym in Exeter, California, to give it a try. He quickly found out that he enjoyed fighting and took his first professional fight only a few weeks after beginning training. Over the course of the next two years, Cody, still wrestling in college, would take a total of three professional fights, despite not having been trained extensively in any discipline other than wrestling. Still, he managed to begin his MMA career with a 3–0 start. After graduating from college, Cody had a lot of regrets about not meeting his potential as a college wrestler. Upon moving back to Visalia, California, he found a local gym called Elite Team Visalia under head coach, judo and jiu-jitsu black belt Tom Knox. Over the next several years, Cody fought on the local circuit while learning the arts of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay thai, and boxing. He fought on shows such as Porterville, California's The Warriors Cage, Lemoore, California's Tachi Palace Fights, and made appearances for Nick Diaz's foray into promoting show called WAR MMA as well as for AXSTV's Titan Fighting Championship.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In February 2014, riding a six-fight win streak, Gibson was signed by the UFC as a short-notice replacement to fight fellow newcomer Aljamain Sterling on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170.[5] Gibson lost the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Gibson faced Johnny Bedford on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 44, replacing an injured Rani Yahya.[7] Gibson won the fight via TKO 38 seconds into the first round.[8]

Gibson faced Manvel Gamburyan on September 27, 2014, at UFC 178.[9] Gibson lost the fight via submission in the second round[10]

Gibson faced Douglas Silva de Andrade on February 22, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 61.[11] He lost the fight by unanimous decision[12] and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC career

On May 18, 2017, Gibson vacated his Bantamweight title and moved up a weight class to fight Adrian Diaz for the TPF Featherweight Championship. He lost the fight via third round submission and retired afterwards.[13]

Gibson signed to participate in the Featherweight division of 2019 Professional Fighters League season.[14] However, Gibson was sidelined with bicep and shoulder surgery and was not able to compete.[14]

XMMA

Gibson was scheduled to face John Dodson on July 30, 2021, at XMMA 2.[15] Dodson unfortunately pulled out of the fight due to being involved in a car accident.[16] Canadian prospect Louie Sanoudakis took his place. Gibson won the fight by knock out in just 44 seconds.[17]

The bout with Dodson was rescheduled to take place at XMMA 3 on October 23, 2021.[18] Gibson won the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Gibson faced Ray Borg on January 28, 2022, at Eagle FC 44: Spong vs. Kharitonov. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[20]

Gibson faced fellow UFC veteran Francisco Rivera on November 19, 2022, at Up Next Fighting 3: Rivera vs. Gibson. He won the bout via third round submission with an arm triangle choke to become the inaugural Up Next Fighting Bantamweight Champion.[21]

The Ultimate Fighter 31

In mid March 2023, it was announced that Gibson would be competing in the thirty-first season of The Ultimate Fighter 31.[22]

In the quarterfinal Gibson faced Mando Gutierrez, and won the fight via TKO in the first round.[23]

In the semi-final, Gibson faced Rico DiSciullo, and won the fight via submission in the first round.[24]

Gibson faced The Ultimate Fighter Season 27 winner Brad Katona in the tournament final on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292.[25] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[26] The bout won the Fight of the Night award.[27]

Return to UFC

Gibson is scheduled to face Davey Grant on March 23, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240.[28]

Personal life

Aside from fighting, Gibson is a U.S. History and economics teacher.[13]

He has two daughters.[2]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches 19 wins 9 losses
By knockout 7 0
By submission 4 4
By decision 8 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 19–9 Brad Katona Decision (unanimous) UFC 292 August 19, 2023 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States The Ultimate Fighter 31 Bantamweight tournament final. Fight of the Night.
Win 19–8 Francisco Rivera Submission (arm-triangle choke) UNF 3: Rivera vs. Gibson November 19, 2022 3 2:42 Commerce, California, United States Won the inaugural UNF Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 18–8 Ray Borg Decision (unanimous) Eagle FC 44 January 28, 2022 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 18–7 John Dodson Decision (unanimous) XMMA 3: Vice City October 23, 2021 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 17–7 Louie Sanoudakis KO (punches) XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem July 30, 2021 1 0:44 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win 16–7 Gustavo Erak Decision (unanimous) LFA 51 September 28, 2018 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Loss 15–7 Adrian Diaz Submission (guillotine choke) Tachi Palace Fights 31 May 18, 2017 3 1:46 Lemoore, California, United States Featherweight debut. For the TPF Featherweight Championship.
Win 15–6 Kyle Reyes KO (punches) Tachi Palace Fights 29 November 3, 2016 2 0:21 Lemoore, California, United States Defended the TPF Bantamweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Win 14–6 Rolando Velasco Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 27 May 19, 2016 5 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States Won the TPF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 13–6 Justin Linn Decision (unanimous) TWC 24: Showdown April 1, 2016 3 5:00 Porterville, California, United States
Loss 12–6 Douglas Silva de Andrade Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir February 22, 2015 3 5:00 Porto Alegre, Brazil
Loss 12–5 Manvel Gamburyan Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 178 September 27, 2014 2 4:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–4 Johnny Bedford TKO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 2014 1 0:38 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss 11–4 Aljamain Sterling Decision (unanimous) UFC 170 February 22, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–3 Evan Esguerra Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 17 November 14, 2013 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 10–3 Chad George Submission (guillotine choke) TWC 18: Halloween Havoc 3 October 25, 2013 1 4:37 Porterville, California, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 9–3 Darin Cooley TKO (punches and knee) War MMA 1 June 22, 2013 3 3:46 Stockton, California, United States
Win 8–3 Junior Villanueva Submission (rear-naked choke) TWC 16: Condemned January 25, 2013 2 3:30 Porterville, California, United States
Win 7–3 Andrew Whitney Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 24 August 24, 2012 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 6–3 Justin Santistevan Submission (guillotine choke) EFWC: The Untamed 2 March 30, 2012 1 1:03 Anaheim, California, United States Flyweight debut.
Loss 5–3 Casey Olson Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 12 March 9, 2012 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 5–2 Ulysses Gomez Submission (guillotine choke) Tachi Palace Fights 11 December 2, 2011 3 2:43 Lemoore, California, United States For the vacant TPF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Walel Watson TKO (punches and elbows) Tachi Palace Fights 9 May 6, 2011 2 4:09 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 4–1 Art Becerra Decision (unanimous) TWC 10: Beat Down January 21, 2011 3 5:00 Porterville, California, United States
Loss 3–1 David Bollea Submission (armlock) Tachi Palace Fights 5 July 9, 2010 2 0:31 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 3–0 Ray Cervera Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 2 December 3, 2009 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 2–0 Dustin Rocha TKO (punches) Tachi Palace Fights: Best of Both Worlds July 16, 2009 2 0:48 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 1–0 Billy Terry TKO (punches) GC 81: Lights Out July 27, 2008 1 1:58 Porterville, California, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Rico DiSciullo Submission (arm-triangle choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler Aug 15, 2023 (airdate) 1 4:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 31 Semi-final round.
Win 1–0 Mando Gutierrez TKO (flying knee and punches) Jun 6, 2023 (airdate) 1 3:24 The Ultimate Fighter 31 Quarterfinal round.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Print Fight Card - UFC 178 Johnson vs. Cariaso". UFC.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c Right Hand, Left Hand (August 12, 2021). Technology is hard, football might be back, and Cody Gibson of XMMA - Episode 23 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Cody Gibson - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "About Cody — Official Home of Cody "The Renegade" Gibson". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-20.
  5. ^ Guilherme Cruz (2014-02-12). "Cody Gibson replaces Lucas Martins, will face Aljamain Sterling at UFC 170". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
  6. ^ Brian Martin (2014-02-22). "UFC 170: Aljamain Sterling gets unanimous-decision nod over Cody Gibson in bantamweight debuts". dailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
  7. ^ Matt Erickson (2014-05-20). "Rani Yahya out of UFC Fight Night 44, Cody Gibson meets Johnny Bedford". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  8. ^ Ben Fowlkes (2014-06-28). "UFC Fight Night 44 results: Cody Gibson stops irate Johnny Bedford in 38 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-28.
  9. ^ C.J. Tuttle (2014-08-01). "Manny Gamburyan set for bantamweight debut against Cody Gibson at UFC 178". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
  10. ^ Grant Gordon (2014-09-27). "Manny Gamburyan squeezes out dramatic UFC 178 win over Cody Gibson". glendalenewspress.com. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  11. ^ Tristen Critchfield (2015-01-07). "Cody Gibson to meet Douglas Silva at UFC Fight Night in Brazil on Feb. 22". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
  12. ^ "UFC Fight Night 61 results: Douglas Silva edges Cody Gibson, gets narrow decision win". MMAjunkie. 2015-02-22. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
  13. ^ a b Doug Geller (26 September 2018). "After a year and a half in retirement, Cody "Renegade" Gibson back at LFA 51, ready to enjoy the ride". mymmanews.com.
  14. ^ a b All Access MMA (July 15, 2021). Cody Gibson on lengthy layoff and his excitement for XMMA fight – via YouTube.
  15. ^ "Former UFC flyweight title challenger John Dodson set for July MMA return". MMA Junkie. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  16. ^ Tristen Critchfield (July 3, 2021). "UFC Veteran John Dodson Involved in Serious Car Accident, Out of July 30 XMMA 2 Bout". Sherdog.
  17. ^ Freeman, Nate (30 July 2021). "XMMA 2 Results - Saunders vs. Nijem". Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  18. ^ Nolan King (September 25, 2021). "XMMA 3 to feature ex-UFC notables, including John Dodson, Nate Marquardt, more". MMAjunkie.com.
  19. ^ "XMMA 3 Results - Dodson vs Gibson". MMA Sucka. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  20. ^ "Eagle FC 44 results: Ray Borg overcomes slow start to dominate Cody Gibson". MMA Junkie. 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2022-01-29.
  21. ^ "Francisco Rivera Jr. vs. Cody Gibson, UNF 3 | MMA Bout". Tapology. Retrieved 2022-12-09.
  22. ^ Heck, Mike (2023-03-05). "Full TUF 31 cast revealed, featuring Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler as coaches". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  23. ^ "'The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler' Episode 2 recap: A cold sore postponement and a flying KO". mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
  24. ^ "'The Ultimate Fighter 31: McGregor vs. Chandler,' Episode 12 recap: 'That f*cking slip just cost me that fight'". mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
  25. ^ "TUF 31 Episode 12 takeaways: Cody Gibson wins; TUF finale will be an all-veteran affair". espn.com.
  26. ^ Theodosi, Jamie (2023-08-19). "UFC 292: Brad Katona Makes History, Defeats Cody Gibson to Become Two-Time TUF Champion". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  27. ^ a b Dan Hiergesell (2023-08-19). "UFC 292 bonuses: Sean O'Malley banks $50K with stunning main event TKO". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
  28. ^ ITN News Desk (2024-01-08). "Davey Grant vs Cody Gibson Set for UFC Vegas 88 Event". itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2024-01-08.

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