Cody Gibson

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Cody Gibson
BornCody Michael Gibson[1]
(1987-09-11) September 11, 1987 (age 34)
Blackwell, Oklahoma, United States
Other namesThe Renegade
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach71.0 in (180 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofSan Luis Obispo, California, United States
TeamThe Pit (2020–present)[3]
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4]
Years active2008–2017, 2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins18
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision8
Losses8
By submission4
By decision4
UniversityBakersfield College
Menlo College
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Cody Michael Gibson[1] (born September 11, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and last competed in Eagle FC.

Background[]

Born in Blackwell, Oklahoma, in 1987, Gibson and his brother Keith were adopted in 1989 and moved west, settling in the small town of Visalia, California.[5] As an adult, Gibson found out through social media that he has also a sister and met his biological parents for the first time in 2018.[3]

After a standout high school wrestling career at Mount Whitney High School, Gibson went on to wrestle at Bakersfield College and Menlo College where he was a two time All American.

Mixed martial arts career[]

Regional circuit[]

While home for the summer during college, Cody's friend invited him to a mixed martial arts gym in Exeter, California, to give it a try. He quickly found out that he enjoyed fighting and took his first professional fight only a few weeks after beginning training. Over the course of the next two years, Cody, still wrestling in college, would take a total of three professional fights, despite not having been trained extensively in any discipline other than wrestling. Still, he managed to begin his MMA career with a 3–0 start. After graduating from college, Cody had a lot of regrets about not meeting his potential as a college wrestler. Upon moving back to Visalia, California, he found a local gym called Elite Team Visalia under head coach, judo and jiu-jitsu black belt Tom Knox. Over the next several years, Cody fought on the local circuit while learning the arts of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay thai, and boxing. He fought on shows such as Porterville, California's The Warriors Cage, Lemoore, California's Tachi Palace Fights, and made appearances for Nick Diaz's foray into promoting show called WAR MMA as well as for AXSTV's Titan Fighting Championship.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[]

In February 2014, riding a six-fight win streak, Gibson was signed by the UFC as a short-notice replacement to fight fellow newcomer Aljamain Sterling on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170.[6] Gibson lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Gibson faced Johnny Bedford on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 44, replacing an injured Rani Yahya.[8] Gibson won the fight via TKO 38 seconds into the first round.[9]

Gibson faced Manvel Gamburyan on September 27, 2014 at UFC 178.[10] Gibson lost the fight via submission in the second round[11]

Gibson faced Douglas Silva de Andrade on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61.[12] He lost the fight by unanimous decision[13] and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC career[]

In April 2016 Gibson made his return to the cage after a year off due to injury. Gibson defeated Justin Linn by unanimous decision at The Warriors Cage: Showdown.

Gibson then went on to defeat Rolando Velasco to win the Tachi Palace Fights Bantamweight title via unanimous decision at Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, on May 19, 2016 in the 5 round main event at TPF27: Mayhem.

In September 2016 it was announced that Gibson will defend his TPF championship against Kyle Reyes at Tachi Palace Fights 29 on November 3rd. Gibson won the fight by knock out in the second round.

On May 18, 2017 Gibson vacated his Bantamweight title and moved up a weight class to fight Adrian Diaz for the TPF Featherweight Championship. He lost the fight via third round submission and retired afterwards.[14]

Return from retirement[]

On September 28th, 2018, Gibson fought in the main event for Legacy Fighting Alliance against Gustavo Erak. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Gibson signed to participate in the Featherweight division of 2019 Professional Fighters League season.[15] However, Gibson was sidelined with bicep and shoulder surgery and was not able to compete.[15]

Gibson was scheduled to face John Dodson on July 30, 2021 at XMMA 2.[16] Dodson unfortunately pulled out of the fight due to being involved in a car accident.[17] Canadian prospect Louie Sanoudakis took his place. Gibson won the fight by knock out in just 44 seconds.[18]

The bout with Dodson was rescheduled to take place at XMMA 3 on October 23, 2021.[19] Gibson won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Gibson faced Ray Borg on January 28, 2022 at Eagle FC 44: Spong vs. Kharitonov. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[21]

Personal life[]

Gibson is a U.S. History and economics teacher at Arroyo Grande High School.[14]

He has two daughters.[3]

Championships and accomplishments[]

Mixed martial arts[]

  • Tachi Palace Fights
    • TPF Bantamweight Championship (one time; former)
      • One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
26 matches 18 wins 8 losses
By knockout 7 0
By submission 3 4
By decision 8 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–8 Ray Borg Decision (unanimous) Eagle FC 44 January 28, 2022 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 18–7 John Dodson Decision (unanimous) XMMA 3: Vice City: Gibson vs Dodson October 23, 2021 3 5:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 17–7 Louie Sanoudakis KO (punches) XMMA 2: Saunders vs. Nijem July 30, 2021 1 0:44 Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Win 16–7 Gustavo Erak Decision (unanimous) LFA 51 September 28, 2018 3 5:00 Fresno, California, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Loss 15–7 Adrian Diaz Submission (guillotine choke) Tachi Palace Fights 31 May 18, 2017 3 1:46 Lemoore, California, United States For the TPF Featherweight Championship.
Win 15–6 Kyle Reyes KO (punches) Tachi Palace Fights 29 November 3, 2016 2 0:21 Lemoore, California, United States Defended the TPF Bantamweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Win 14–6 Rolando Velasco Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 27: Mayhem May 19, 2016 5 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States Won the TPF Bantamweight Championship.
Win 13–6 Justin Linn Decision (unanimous) TWC 24: Showdown April 1, 2016 3 5:00 Porterville, California, United States
Loss 12–6 Douglas Silva de Andrade Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir February 22, 2015 3 5:00 Porto Alegre, Brazil
Loss 12–5 Manvel Gamburyan Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 178 September 27, 2014 2 4:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–4 Johnny Bedford TKO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 2014 1 0:38 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss 11–4 Aljamain Sterling Decision (unanimous) UFC 170 February 22, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–3 Evan Esguerra Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 17: Fall Brawl November 14, 2013 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 10–3 Chad George Submission (guillotine choke) TWC 18 October 25, 2013 1 4:37 Porterville, California, United States
Win 9–3 Darin Cooley TKO (punches and knee) War MMA 1 June 22, 2013 3 3:46 Stockton, California, United States
Win 8–3 Junior Villanueva Submission (rear-naked choke) TWC 16 January 25, 2013 2 3:30 Porterville, California, United States
Win 7–3 Andrew Whitney Decision (unanimous) Titan FC 24 August 24, 2012 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 6–3 Justin Santistevan Submission (guillotine choke) EFWC - The Untamed 2 March 30, 2012 1 1:03 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss 5–3 Casey Olson Decision (unanimous) Tachi Palace Fights 12: Second Coming March 9, 2012 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 5–2 Ulysses Gomez Submission (guillotine choke) TPF 11: Redemption December 2, 2011 3 2:43 Lemoore, California, United States For the Vacant TPF Bantamweight Championship
Win 5–1 Walel Watson TKO (punches and elbows) TPF 9: The Contenders May 6, 2011 2 4:09 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 4–1 Art Becerra Decision (unanimous) TWC 10 January 21, 2011 3 5:00 Porterville, California, United States
Loss 3–1 David Bollea Submission (armlock) TPF 5: Stars and Strikes July 9, 2010 2 0:31 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 3–0 Ray Cervera Decision (unanimous) TPF 2: Brawl in the Hall December 3, 2009 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 2–0 Dustin Rocha TKO (punches) TPF: Best of Both Worlds July 16, 2009 2 0:48 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 1–0 Billy Terry TKO (punches) GC 81 - Lights Out July 27, 2008 1 1:58 Porterville, California, United States

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Mixed martial arts show results Date: February 22, 2014
  2. ^ "Print Fight Card - UFC 178 Johnson vs. Cariaso". UFC.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2014. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c Right Hand, Left Hand (August 12, 2021). Technology is hard, football might be back, and Cody Gibson of XMMA - Episode 23 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Cody Gibson - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2014-11-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ Guilherme Cruz (2014-02-12). "Cody Gibson replaces Lucas Martins, will face Aljamain Sterling at UFC 170". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved 2014-07-23.
  7. ^ Brian Martin (2014-02-22). "UFC 170: Aljamain Sterling gets unanimous-decision nod over Cody Gibson in bantamweight debuts". dailynews.com. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
  8. ^ Matt Erickson (2014-05-20). "Rani Yahya out of UFC Fight Night 44, Cody Gibson meets Johnny Bedford". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-20.
  9. ^ Ben Fowlkes (2014-06-28). "UFC Fight Night 44 results: Cody Gibson stops irate Johnny Bedford in 38 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-28.
  10. ^ C.J. Tuttle (2014-08-01). "Manny Gamburyan set for bantamweight debut against Cody Gibson at UFC 178". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
  11. ^ Grant Gordon (2014-09-27). "Manny Gamburyan squeezes out dramatic UFC 178 win over Cody Gibson". glendalenewspress.com. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
  12. ^ Tristen Critchfield (2015-01-07). "Cody Gibson to meet Douglas Silva at UFC Fight Night in Brazil on Feb. 22". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-01-07.
  13. ^ "UFC Fight Night 61 results: Douglas Silva edges Cody Gibson, gets narrow decision win". MMAjunkie. 2015-02-22. Retrieved 2017-07-05.
  14. ^ a b Doug Geller (26 September 2018). "After a year and a half in retirement, Cody "Renegade" Gibson back at LFA 51, ready to enjoy the ride". mymmanews.com.
  15. ^ a b All Access MMA (July 15, 2021). Cody Gibson on lengthy layoff and his excitement for XMMA fight – via YouTube.
  16. ^ "Former UFC flyweight title challenger John Dodson set for July MMA return". MMA Junkie. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-06-08.
  17. ^ Tristen Critchfield (July 3, 2021). "UFC Veteran John Dodson Involved in Serious Car Accident, Out of July 30 XMMA 2 Bout". Sherdog.
  18. ^ Freeman, Nate (30 July 2021). "XMMA 2 Results - Saunders vs. Nijem". Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  19. ^ Nolan King (September 25, 2021). "XMMA 3 to feature ex-UFC notables, including John Dodson, Nate Marquardt, more". MMAjunkie.com.
  20. ^ "XMMA 3 Results - Dodson vs Gibson". MMA Sucka. 2021-10-23. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  21. ^ "Eagle FC 44 results: Ray Borg overcomes slow start to dominate Cody Gibson". MMA Junkie. 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2022-01-29.

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