Cody Pfister


Cody Pfister is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, Shark Fights, King of the Cage, and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

After an unsuccessful bid to get on and an 11–3–1 run on the regional circuit, Pfister signed with the UFC in 2015.
Pfister faced James Moontasri at on February 14, 2015, replacing Jake Lindsey. Pfister lost the fight by submission in the second round.
Pfister then faced Yosdenis Cedeno at UFC 189 on July 11, 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Pfister faced Sage Northcutt on December 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 80. Despite winning the first round, Pfister lost by submission via guillotine choke in the second.
Pfister next faced Scott Holtzman on July 13, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 91. He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Bellator MMA

Pfister made his promotional debut for Bellator against Jonathan Gary at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017. He won the fight via submission in the first round, and in his post-fight interview, announced his retirement from MMA. However he has promised to return in his own promotion, Fist Fight Night.

Mixed martial arts record

Amateur mixed martial arts record