Cody Pfister
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Cody Pfister
| other_names = The Fist
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|07|12}}
| birth_place = Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}
| weight = {{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Lightweight
| reach_in = 73
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| fighting_out_of = Amarillo, Texas, United States
| team = Pfister MMA
| rank = Orange-stripe red belt in Kung Fu
Purple belt in Jiu-jitsu under Filemon Teixeira{{cite instagram|postid=BlWCUD1hCqN|date=July 17, 2018|user=codythefistpfister|title=Today I received my purple belt in Jiujitsu! Thanks to everyone who has been a part of my journey this wouldn't be possible without you!|author=Cody Pfister}}
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| years_active = 2009–present
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| mma_subwin = 6
| mma_decwin = 6
| mma_koloss = 1
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Cody Pfister (born August 7, 1990) 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 The Ultimate Fighter: Live and an 11–3–1 run on the regional circuit, Pfister signed with the UFC in 2015.{{cite web|last1=Simon|first1=Zane|title= Welcome to the UFC, Cody Pfister|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/1/27/7924733/ufc-fight-night-broomfield-signs-cody-pfister-vs-james-moontasri-injury-lindsey-mma-news|website=Bloodyelbow.com|date=27 January 2015 |publisher=Vox Media, Inc.|accessdate=24 February 2016}}
Pfister faced James Moontasri at UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch on February 14, 2015, replacing Jake Lindsey.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/newcomer-cody-pfister-replaces-jake-lindsey-at-ufc-fight-night-60|title=Newcomer Cody Pfister replaces Jake Lindsey at UFC Fight Night 60|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=January 26, 2015}} Pfister lost the fight by submission in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/ufc-fight-night-60-results-photos-james-moontasri-chokes-out-cody-pfister|title=UFC Fight Night 60 results, photos: James Moontasri chokes out Cody Pfister|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=February 14, 2015}}
Pfister then faced Yosdenis Cedeno at UFC 189 on July 11, 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lightweights-Yosdenis-Cedeno-Cody-Pfister-to-Meet-at-UFC-189-on-July-11-86481|title=Lightweights Yosdenis Cedeno, Cody Pfister to meet at UFC 189 on July 11|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2015-05-21|accessdate=2016-02-24}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-189-results-cody-pfister-survives-kicks-takes-decision-from-yosdenis-cedeno|title=UFC 189 results: Cody Pfister survives kicks, takes decision from Yosdenis Cedeno|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-07-11|accessdate=2016-02-24}}
Pfister faced Sage Northcutt on December 10, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 80.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/19/9567877/sage-northcutt-added-to-fight-pass-card-headlined-by-paige-vanzant|title=Sage Northcutt added to Fight Pass card headlined by Paige VanZant|author=Marc Raimondi|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2015-10-19|accessdate=2016-02-24}} Despite winning the first round, Pfister lost by submission via guillotine choke in the second.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-fight-night-80-results-sage-northcutt-hype-rolls-on-with-submission-of-cody-pfister|title=UFC Fight Night 80 results: Sage Northcutt hype rolls on with submission of Cody Pfister|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco|date=2015-12-10|accessdate=2016-02-24}}
Pfister next faced Scott Holtzman on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-fight-night-91-gets-tim-boetsch-vs-josh-samman-scott-holtzman-vs-cody-pfister|title=UFC Fight Night 91 gets Scott Holtzman vs. Cody Pfister|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-04-21|accessdate=2016-04-21}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-fight-night-91-results-scott-holtzman-outstrikes-outworks-cody-pfister-for-unanimous-decision|title=UFC Fight Night 91 results: Scott Holtzman outstrikes, outworks Cody Pfister for unanimous decision|author=Ben Fowlkes|website=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-07-13|accessdate=2016-07-13}}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://www.fightline.com/bellator-174-cody-pfister-retires-following-debut-bellator/|title=Bellator 174: Cody Pfister Retires Following Debut With Bellator|publisher=fightline.com|author=Dana Becker|date=March 3, 2017}}
=Regional circuit=
Despite announcing his retirement, Pfister faced Charles Bennett at Fist Fight Night 2 on September 30, 2017. He won the fight via first-round submission.{{cite web|url=https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/full-fight-cody-pfister-chokes-out-krazy-horse-charles-bennett-and-the-mma-world-may-always-be-the-same/|title=Full Fight: Cody Pfister chokes out Krazy Horse Charles Bennett and the MMA world may always be the same|author=Tommy Messano|website=middleeasy.com|date=October 2, 2017}}
He then faced Wu Haotian at Kunlun Fight MMA 16 on October 28, 2017. He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com//english/2017-10/28/c_136712006.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210701180734/http://www.xinhuanet.com//english/2017-10/28/c_136712006.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 1, 2021|title= China's martial artists hit the streets of Australia for Kunlun event |date=October 28, 2017|website=xinhuanet.com}}
Next he faced Kyle Prepolec at BTC 5 on March 9, 2019. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://www.thescrap.co/kyle-prepolec-is-ready-for-lightweight-return-at-ufc-vancouver/|title=Kyle Prepolec is ready for lightweight return at UFC Vancouver|author=Caroline Romero|date=September 9, 2019|website=thescrap.co}}
He then faced Adam Assenza at BTC 9 on February 29, 2020. He lost the fight via split decision.{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/03/02/btc-9-rampage-recap/|title=BTC 9: Rampage Results and Recap|author=Dylan Bowker|date=March 2, 2020|website=cagesidepress.com}}
Pfister was next scheduled to face Tom Shoaff at Rage in the Cage 78 on January 30, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://z94.com/rage-in-the-cage-returns-to-lawton-fort-sill/|title=Rage In The Cage Returns to Lawton, Fort Sill!|date=January 22, 2021|work=Z94.com}} However, Shoaff withdrew from the bout and was replaced with Sterling Lenz. Pfister won the fight via first-minute submission.
Pfister was then scheduled to face Trey Ogden at FAC 7 on March 5, 2021.{{cite instagram|postid=CKE8X8uJ3mZ|user=trey_odgen|title=2021 I'm out for Blood and Gold, and I will be paid in full. Samurai Ghost.|author=Trey Odgen|date=January 15, 2021}} However, Pfister withdrew from the bout and was replaced with Darius Estell.
Pfister faced Don Shainis for the FAC Lightweight Championship on May 6, 2022, at FAC 13. He lost the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round.{{Cite web |title=Cody Pfister vs. Don Shainis, FAC 13 {{!}} MMA Bout |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/653811-fac-13-cody-the-pfist-pfister-vs-don-shameless-shainis |access-date=2022-06-11 |website=Tapology |language=en}}
Mixed martial arts record
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| draws= 1
| nc= 0
| ko-wins= 4
| ko-losses= 1
| sub-wins= 6
| sub-losses= 5
| dec-wins= 6
| dec-losses= 4
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses=
| other-wins=
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{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|16–10–1}}
|Chance Beck
|Submission (armbar)
|Peak Fighting 34
|{{dts|2024|March|16}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:32
|Amarillo, Texas, United States
|{{small|For the PF Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–9–1
|Don Shainis
|TKO (punches)
|FAC 13
|{{dts|2022|May|6}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:55
|Independence, Missouri, United States
|{{small|For the FAC Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|16–8–1
| Sterling Lenz
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Rage in the Cage: OKC 78
| {{dts|2021|January|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:50
| Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|15–8–1
| Adam Assenza
| Decision (split)
| BTC 9: Rampage
| {{dts|2020|February|29}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|15–7–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| BTC 5: Typhoon
| {{dts|2019|March|9}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Windsor, Ontario, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|15–6–1
| Haotian Wu
| Decision (unanimous)
| Kunlun Fight MMA 16/Australian Fighting Championship 22
| {{dts|2017|October|28}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Melbourne, Australia
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|14–6–1
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Fist Fight Night 2: Pfister vs Felony
| {{dts|2017|September|30}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:36
| Amarillo, Texas
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–6–1
|Jonathan Gary
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2017|March|3}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:04
|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|12–6–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker
|{{dts|2016|July|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|12–5–1
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant
|{{dts|2015|December|10}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:41
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|12–4–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2015|July|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|11–4–1
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Thatch
|{{dts|2015|February|14}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:49
|Broomfield, Colorado, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Moontasri missed weight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|11–3–1
| Brett Glass
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| TAC: Top Alliance Combat 3
| {{dts|2014|September|6}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:50
| McDonough, Georgia, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|10–3–1
| Ed Cline Jr.
| TKO (punches)
| XFL: Xtreme Fight Night 15
| {{dts|2013|November|8}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:18
| Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|9–3–1
| Mitchell Hale
| Decision (unanimous)
| Xtreme Fighting League: Vengeance
| {{dts|2013|June|28}}
| align=center|5
| align=center|5:00
| Grant, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|8–3–1
| Codale Ford
| Decision (unanimous)
| XFL: Xtreme Fight Night 12
| {{dts|2013|April|12}}
| align=center|5
| align=center|3:00
| Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
| align=center|7–3–1
| Ed Cline Jr.
| Draw (majority)
| XFL: Xtreme Fight Night 11
| {{dts|2013|February|1}}
| align=center|5
| align=center|3:00
| Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|7–3
| Isaias Martinez
| TKO (punches)
| SF 21: Shark Fights 21
| {{dts|2011|November|11}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|4:09
| Lubbock, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|6–3
| Brian Castillo
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| MBP: Sun City Battle 2
| {{dts|2011|October|1}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:13
| El Paso, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|5–3
| James Gabriel
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| DRCWC: Throwdown Showdown 11
| {{dts|2011|September|17}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|0:47
| Liberal, Kansas, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|4–3
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| KOTC: Kingpin
| {{dts|2011|August|27}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:15
| Lubbock, Texas, United States
| {{small|For the KOTC Light Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| align=center|4–2
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Undisputed MMA: Undisputed MMA 1
| {{dts|2011|June|18}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:55
| Amarillo, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|4–1
| Anselmo Luna
| Decision (unanimous)
| 24/7 Entertainment 1: Professional Cage Fighting
| {{dts|2011|April|8}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3:00
| Midland, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|4–0
| Mitchell Hale
| Decision (split)
| SF 12: Shark Fights 12
| {{dts|2010|June|26}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Amarillo, Texas United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|3–0
| Gino Davila
| Decision (unanimous)
| SF 10: Shark Fights 10
| {{dts|2010|April|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:00
| Lubbock, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|2–0
| Severo Padilla
| TKO (punches)
| SF 9: Shark Fights 9
| {{dts|2010|March|20}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:52
| Amarillo, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|1–0
| Jeremy Hinojosa
| KO (punches)
| SF 8: Shark Fights 8
| {{dts|2010|February|5}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:49
| Lubbock, Texas, United States
|
{{end}}
=Amateur mixed martial arts record=
{{MMA record start}}
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|1–0
| Brenton Taylor
| Decision (unanimous)
| XFL: Collision Course
| {{dts|2009|March|6}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:00
| Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
|
{{end}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{UFC|cody-pfister}}
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