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Kody Steele

Lightweight Division

7-1-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

1

First Round Finishes

Kody Steele

Info

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

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Port Angeles, United States
Fighting style
Jiu-Jitsu
Age
29
Height
69.00
Weight
156.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 8, 2025
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2022
     
  • Four wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
     
  • One first round finish
     
  • Was scheduled to fight on Week 5 of DWCS, but his opponent, Quemuel Ottoni, withdrew on fight night
     
  • Competed in 2 UFC Fight Pass Invitationals, faced Jason High, Gregory Rodrigues, and Ronaldo Junior

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

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.

Training: Wake up, hit pads, MMA class, drills, evening training or lift weights


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