Fighter

Kody Steele

8-1-0★ 1bonus United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-0Grappling 18-15-1

NEXT FIGHT

vs Gauge Young

UFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues·Saturday, August 22, 2026

Kody Steele holds a professional MMA record of 8-1-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 9 bouts on record. Kody Steele has won 8 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 2 by decision. In the UFC, Kody Steele lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute with 32% accuracy and averages 1.07 takedowns per 15 minutes. Kody Steele also has 34 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: May 2, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1995-04-21
Age: 31
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Port Angeles, Washington, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 8-1-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.85per min

32% accuracy

Strikes absorbed6.20per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.07per 15 min

25% success

Takedowns stuffed100%

Submission attempts0.5per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Kody Steele has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $75,000.

★ FOTN ×11 finish incentive (+$25,000)

★ FOTNvs Rongzhu · UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2Feb 8, 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

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Kody Steele earns per fight.

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UFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs RodriguesAug 22, 2026
vs Gauge YoungLightweight

Career history

WIN
vs Dom Mar Fan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates· May 2, 2026· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 9-2
SUB
R1 · 3:56
LOSS
vs Rongzhu
UFCUFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2· Feb 8, 2025· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 25-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Chasen Blair
Contender Series 2024· Oct 8, 2024· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 6-2
TKO
R2 · 4:07
WIN
vs Alejandro Martinez
Fury FC 89: Richardson vs. Aswell· Apr 21, 2024· Super Lightweight· 5-0 vs 13-5-1
TKO
R3 · 2:09
WIN
vs Nico Echeverry
Fury Challenger Series 7· Sep 24, 2023· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 12-6
TKO
R2 · 3:32
WIN
vs Nicholas Whitehead
Fury FC 81: Rojo vs. Linhares· Jul 16, 2023· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 4:35
WIN
vs Sam Kilmer
Fury FC 73: Fraire vs. Walker· Jan 29, 2023· Catchweight· 2-0 vs 4-2
UD
WIN
vs Brakenden Freeman
Fury Challenger Series 1· Oct 23, 2022· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R2 · 1:30
WIN
vs Jessee Gengler
Fury FC 56· Feb 6, 2022· Welterweight· 0-0 vs 6-8
UD

LOSS
vs Ronaldo Souza Junior
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6· Mar 3, 2024· 18-14-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Micael Galvão
Tezos WNO 21· Nov 30, 2023· 18-13-1
SUB
R1 · 12:38
LOSS
vs Gregory Rodrigues
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 1· Dec 16, 2021· 18-12-1
UD
DRAW
vs Jason High
UFC Fight Pass Invitational 1· Dec 16, 2021· 18-12
DEC
WIN
vs PJ Barch
1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021· Nov 6, 2021· 17-12
DEC
LOSS
vs William Tackett
1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021· Nov 6, 2021· 17-11
DEC
WIN
vs Jonathan Satava
1st ADCC North American East Coast Trials 2021· Nov 6, 2021· 16-11
DEC
LOSS
vs Jed Hue
Polaris 17· Oct 9, 2021· 16-10
SD
WIN
vs Phil Rowe
WNO: Craig vs. Ruotolo· Jun 18, 2021· 15-10
UD
WIN
vs Edwin Najmi
Third Coast Grappling 5· Dec 19, 2020· 14-10
DEC
LOSS
vs Tye Ruotolo
WNO: Duarte vs. Vieira· Dec 11, 2020· 14-9
SUB
R1 · 13:29
LOSS
vs Andy Murasaki
Subversiv 4· Oct 31, 2020· 14-8
DEC
LOSS
vs John Combs
Subversiv 4· Oct 31, 2020· 14-7
DEC
WIN
vs Zach Green
Subversiv 4· Oct 31, 2020· 13-7
DEC
WIN
vs Bryan Nuro
Submission Underground 18· Oct 4, 2020· 12-7
SUB
R1 · 2:19
LOSS
vs Dante Leon
WNO: Ryan vs. Diniz· Oct 2, 2020· 12-6
-
LOSS
vs David Garmo
Fight 2 Win 150· Aug 21, 2020· 12-5
SD
LOSS
vs Vagner Rocha
Third Coast Grappling· Jun 27, 2020· 12-4
DEC
LOSS
vs Mason Fowler
Submission Underground 15· Jun 21, 2020· 12-3
SUB
R1 · 0:19
WIN
vs Andy Varela
Submission Underground 15· Jun 21, 2020· 11-3
SUB
R2 · 1:17
WIN
vs Mauricio Gomez
Jitzking: 16 Man Invitational· Jun 13, 2020· 10-3
DEC
WIN
vs Alec Baulding
WNO 2: Ryan vs. Boehm· Jun 6, 2020· 9-3
SD
WIN
vs Camron Couch
Kasai Pro 7· Feb 1, 2020· 8-3
DEC
LOSS
vs John Combs
2020 JitzKing Miami· Jan 24, 2020· 8-2
SUB
LOSS
vs Lucas Barbosa
2019 BJJ Fanatics Submission Only Grand Prix· Nov 15, 2019· 8-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jonnatas Gracie
2019 BJJ Fanatics Submission Only Grand Prix· Nov 15, 2019· 7-1
SUB
WIN
vs Lucas Wilhan
2019 BJJ Fanatics Submission Only Grand Prix· Nov 15, 2019· 6-1
SUB
WIN
vs Rodrigo Alonso Uzategui Andreazza
2019 BJJ Fanatics Submission Only Grand Prix· Nov 15, 2019· 5-1
SUB
WIN
vs Nathan Orchard×1Title bout · Title win #1
Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds 2019· Aug 18, 2019· Welterweight· 4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Bobby Emmons
Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds 2019· Aug 18, 2019· Welterweight· 3-1
SUB
WIN
vs Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani
Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds 2019· Aug 18, 2019· Welterweight· 2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Khalil Fadlallah
Combat Jiu-Jitsu Worlds 2019· Aug 18, 2019· Welterweight· 1-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Jonathan Satava
Fight 2 Win 121· Aug 10, 2019· 1-0
DEC
WIN
vs De'Alonzio Jackson
Third Coast Grappling 2· Jun 21, 2019· 0-0
DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1733▲33
Peak: 1738Oct 8, 2024
Rated fights: 9

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kody Steele fight next?

Kody Steele fights Gauge Young on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues.

What is Kody Steele's record?

Kody Steele's professional MMA record is 8-1-0.

Who is Kody Steele fighting next?

Kody Steele's next opponent is Gauge Young at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues.

Who did Kody Steele fight last?

Kody Steele most recently fought Dom Mar Fan at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates on Saturday, May 2, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Kody Steele fight in?

Kody Steele fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Kody Steele have?

Kody Steele has 4 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 United States.

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