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Kody Steele

Lightweight Division

8-1-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

2

First Round Finishes

Kody Steele
  • Last fight

    Dom Mar Fan
    Win
    Kody Steele

    Mar Fan vs Steele

    May. 2, 2026

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Kody Steele's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Port Angeles, United States
Trains at
Syndicate MMA - Las Vegas, NV
Fighting style
Jiu-Jitsu
Age
31
Height
69.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 8, 2025
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2022
     
  • Four wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, heel hook)
     
  • Two first round finishes, three second-round finishes, one third-round finish 
     
  • Was scheduled to fight on Week 5 of DWCS, but his opponent, Quemuel Ottoni, withdrew on fight night
     
  • Competed in two UFC Fight Pass Invitationals, faced Jason High, Gregory Rodrigues and Ronaldo Junior
     
  • Has pro grappling wins vs Andy Varela, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani & Phil Rowe

UFC Fight Night (5/2/2026) Steele submitted Dom Mar Fan via heel hook at 3:56 of the first round

UFC 312 (2/8/25) Steele lost a three round unanimous decision Rongzhu

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8

Episode 9 (10/8/24) Steele knocked out Chasen Blair at 4:07 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I've always been fighting but started training first with jiu-jitsu 11 years ago. I did a bit of striking here and there and then recently started putting it all together and training actual MMA when I moved to Vegas a few months ago.

What ranks and titles have you held? Combat Jiu-Jitsu world champion, silver at ADCC trials

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's the platform to fight the best guys in the world and showcase my skills. I'm not here to just make it into the UFC but to stay and fight my way to the top and make a name for myself.

What was your job before you started fighting? Jiu-Jitsu instructor

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition: Won the Fury welterweight amateur title, 2-0 with two knockouts

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in jiu-jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke

Favorite striking technique: Overhand