Cody Pfister

"The Fist"

17-12-1

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 1-0Kickboxing 1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Cam Teague · TKO · Mar 28, 2026

17-12-1 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Jonathan GarySUB · R1 4:04

BellatorBellator 174: Coenen vs Budd·March 3, 2017

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Cody Pfister holds a professional MMA record of 17-12-1. Pfister has won 17 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 5 by submission. In the UFC, Pfister lands 1.41 significant strikes per minute with 26% accuracy and averages 2.82 takedowns per 15 minutes. Pfister also has 2 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Most recent fight: March 3, 2017. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Jul 12, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Amarillo, United States

Career history

LOSS
vs Cam Teague
Island Fights 95· Mar 28, 2026· Featherweight· 17-12-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R1 · 3:53
WIN
vs Tyson Southern
SFC 1· Nov 8, 2025· Catchweight· 17-11-1 vs 9-6-1
SUB
R1 · 1:47
LOSS
vs Michael Stack
Peak Fighting 44· May 10, 2025· Lightweight· 16-11-1 vs 8-4
SD
LOSS
vs Chance Beck
Peak Fighting 34· Mar 16, 2024· Featherweight· 16-10-1 vs 10-7
SUB
R1 · 2:32
LOSS
vs Don Shainis
FAC 13· May 6, 2022· Lightweight· 16-9-1 vs 11-3
TKO
R1 · 2:55
WIN
vs Sterling Lenz
Rage in the Cage OKC 78· Jan 30, 2021· Lightweight· 16-8-1 vs 4-6
SUB
R1 · 0:50
LOSS
vs Adam Assenza
BTC 9· Feb 29, 2020· Lightweight· 15-8-1 vs 12-6
SD
LOSS
vs Kyle Prepolec
BTC 5: Typhoon· Mar 9, 2019· Catchweight· 15-7-1 vs 14-5
UD
WIN
vs Haotian Wu
Kunlun Fight MMA 16· Oct 28, 2017· Lightweight· 15-6-1 vs 26-12-2
UD
WIN
vs Charles Bennett×1Title bout · Title win #1
Fist Fight Night 2· Sep 30, 2017· Lightweight· 14-6-1 vs 30-36-2
SUB
R1 · 2:15
WIN
vs Jonathan Gary
Bellator 174: Coenen vs Budd· Mar 3, 2017· Lightweight· 13-6-1 vs 12-8-2
SUB
R1 · 4:04
LOSS
vs Scott Holtzman
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 13, 2016· Lightweight· 12-6-1 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Sage Northcutt
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant· Dec 10, 2015· Lightweight· 12-5-1 vs 7-0
SUB
R2 · 0:41
WIN
vs Yosdenis Cedeno
UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· Jul 11, 2015· Lightweight· 12-4-1 vs 10-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs James Moontasri
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015· Lightweight· 11-4-1 vs 8-2
SUB
R2 · 1:49
WIN
vs Brett Glass
TAC 3· Sep 6, 2014· Lightweight· 11-3-1 vs 4-2
SUB
R1 · 2:50
WIN
vs Ed Cline Jr.
Xtreme Fight Night· Nov 8, 2013· 10-3-1 vs 7-3-1
TKO
WIN
vs Mitchell Hale
Xtreme Fight Night· Jun 28, 2013· 9-3-1 vs 7-5
DEC
WIN
vs Codale Ford
Xtreme Fight Night· Apr 12, 2013· 8-3-1 vs 8-6
DEC
DRAW
vs Ed Cline Jr.
Xtreme Fight Night· Feb 1, 2013· 7-3-1 vs 6-2-1
DRAW
WIN
vs Isaias Martinez
Shark Fights 21· Nov 11, 2011· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 8-4
TKO
R1 · 4:09
WIN
vs Brian Castillo
Texas Regional· Oct 1, 2011· 6-3 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs James Gabriel
Revolution Cage Warrior Challenge· Sep 17, 2011· 5-3 vs 1-3
SUB
LOSS
vs Tim Means
King of the Cage· Aug 27, 2011· Welterweight· 4-3 vs 14-3-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Derek Campos
Texas Regional· Jun 18, 2011· 4-2 vs 6-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Luis Luna
24/7 Entertainment· Apr 7, 2011· 4-1 vs 6-2
DEC
WIN
vs Mitchell Hale
Shark Fights· Jun 26, 2010· 4-0 vs 4-2
DEC
WIN
vs Gino Davila
Shark Fights· Apr 24, 2010· 3-0 vs 0-1
DEC
WIN
vs Severo Padilla
Shark Fights· Mar 20, 2010· 2-0 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Jerry Hinojosa
Shark Fights· Feb 5, 2010· 1-0 vs 0-2
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power46

Kick power47

Punch speed47

Kick speed46

Accuracy46

Takedowns94

Ground striking94

Submissions95

Chin71

Body strength72

Cardio86

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-12-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.41per min

26% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.80per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.82per 15 min

31% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 1-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.41per min

26% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.80per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.82per 15 min

31% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1559▼11
Peak: 1661Sep 6, 2014
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Cody Pfister fight next?

Cody Pfister has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Cody Pfister's record?

Cody Pfister's professional MMA record is 17-12-1.

Who is Cody Pfister fighting next?

Cody Pfister's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Cody Pfister fight last?

Cody Pfister most recently fought Jonathan Gary at Bellator 174: Coenen vs Budd on Friday, March 3, 2017, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Cody Pfister fight in?

Cody Pfister fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Cody Pfister have?

Cody Pfister has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Cody Pfister?

Cody Pfister is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Cody Pfister weigh?

Cody Pfister weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Cody Pfister's reach?

Cody Pfister has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Cody Pfister?

Cody Pfister is 36 years old (born Jul 12, 1990).

Where is Cody Pfister from?

Cody Pfister is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY