Kody Steele
Last fightWin
KO/TKO (R1 · 3:54)UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
- Pro record 9-1-0
- UFC record 2-1-0
- Outside the UFC 7-0-0
- 2 UFC wins in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 3 bouts · through 2026-10-24
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
3 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2026-10-24
1 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2025-02-08
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kody Steele's professional MMA record?
Kody Steele has a professional MMA record of 9-1-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Kody Steele's UFC record?
Kody Steele's UFC record is 2-1-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 7-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Kody Steele fight next?
Kody Steele does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Kody Steele?
Kody Steele is 31 years old, born April 21, 1995.
How tall is Kody Steele?
Kody Steele stands 175 cm (5'9") tall, with a 180 cm (71") reach.
Where is Kody Steele from?
Kody Steele is from United States.
When was Kody Steele's last fight?
Kody Steele last fought on October 24, 2026 at UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev, defeating Noah Gugnon by KO/TKO in round 1.
What were the scorecards for Kody Steele vs Rongzhu?
Kody Steele lost to Rongzhu by unanimous decision at UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 on February 8, 2025. All three judges (Sal D'amato, Evan Field, Clemens Werner) scored the fight 30-27 in Rongzhu's favor.
Kody Steele scouting report
Kody Steele (United States) is a 31-year-old lightweight who is 9-1 as a pro and 2-1 in the UFC (7-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 on February 8, 2025; one of his two UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by submission; he has won his last two UFC bouts. He lands 32.4% of his significant-strike attempts (lightweight average: 47.5%; 2nd percentile of 97 active lightweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and absorbs 6.9 significant strikes per minute (average: 4.3; 98th percentile). Last fight: KO/TKO win over Noah Gugnon, then 1-0 in the UFC, on October 24, 2026 (UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Kody Steele vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 3 UFC bouts (22:50 of fight time).
| Stat | Steele | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.785 in 22:50 | 4.4 | 32 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 32.4%85 of 262 landed | 47.5% | 2 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 6.9157 in 22:50 | 4.3 | 98 |
| Significant strike defense | 47.7%143 of 300 avoided | 52.7% | 16 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 23 in 22:50 | 1.6 | 70 |
| Takedown accuracy | 37.5%3 of 8 landed | 36.1% | —† |
| Takedown defense | —‡ | 63.9% | — |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.71 in 22:50 | 0.5 | 72 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.71 in 22:50 | 0.4 | 80 |
| Control time | 9.6%2:12 of 22:50 | 19.4% | 27 |
| Average fight time | 7:373 bouts | 10:20 | 14 |
| Height | 175 cm69″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 180 cm71″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
- ‡No attempts, so there is no rate.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 2-1
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 10-3-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0KO/TKOR1 3:54UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. EvloevOct 24, 2026Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 9-3-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0SUBR1 3:56UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. PratesMay 2, 2026Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 29-6-0UFC record entering: 1-3-0DECUFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2Feb 8, 2025Result & stats