- Kody Steele vs Noah Gugnon
- UFC 333
- Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
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Kody Steele is set to clash with Noah Gugnon at UFC 333 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The opening odds show Steele listed at -158, while Gugnon stands at +135.
With a career record of 8 wins and 1 loss, Kody Steele aims to secure another victory. The 31-year-old fighter weighs 155 lbs and stands at 5’9″. Steele competes in the orthodox stance and has a reach of 71 inches. On the other hand, Noah “Guns” Gugnon, who is 26, has a record of 10 wins and 2 losses, measures 5’11”, and also weighs 155 lbs. Gugnon, too, is an orthodox fighter with a reach of 71 inches. In terms of striking statistics, Steele averages 3.85 significant strikes per minute, whereas Gugnon averages 3.70. Steele connects with 32% of his significant strikes, while Gugnon boasts a connection rate of 45%. Defensively, Steele absorbs an average of 6.20 significant strikes per minute and successfully defends against 52% of the strikes aimed at him, compared to Gugnon, who takes 4.44 strikes per minute and defends against 68%.
| UFC 333 | Kody Steele | Noah Gugnon |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -158 | +135 |
| Record | 8-1-0 | 10-2-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 9:21 | 1:21 |
| Height | 5’9″ | 5’11” |
| Weight | 155 lbs | 155 lbs |
| Reach | 71″ | 71″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.85 | 3.70 |
| Striking Accuracy | 32% | 45% |
In grappling scenarios, Kody Steele showcases superior wrestling skills with an average of 1.07 takedowns per three rounds. He successfully completes 25% of his takedown attempts and defends against 90% of his opponents’ takedowns. In contrast, Gugnon completes just 10% of his takedown attempts and succeeds in thwarting 10% of takedown attempts against him. When it comes to submissions, Steele attempts 0.5 submissions per three rounds, while Gugnon is more aggressive, attempting 11.1 submissions in the same timeframe.
In his most recent fight, Kody Steele faced Dom Mar Fan, securing a victory via heel hook in the first round. Fan attempted 5 strikes, landing 3, while Steele managed to connect on 19 of 25 total strikes thrown throughout the bout. Fan’s significant strikes included landing 1 out of 2, reflecting a 50% accuracy rate. Steele, meanwhile, exhibited stellar performance, landing 100% of his significant strikes and achieving 1 out of 1 aimed at the head, with all significant strikes from both fighters being thrown at a distance.
In Noah Gugnon’s latest fight, he faced Milos Janicic and won through a rear naked choke in the first round. Janicic landed all of his significant strikes at a distance, while Gugnon also succeeded with 100% significant strikes from distance. Gugnon landed 5 out of 11, equating to 45% accuracy while managing 1 out of 7 significant strikes aimed at the head. Meanwhile, Janicic landed 6 out of 19 significant strikes, with 5 out of 18 aimed at the head.
Other Fights on the Card to Watch
Another exciting match to look forward to is Iasmin Lucindo taking on Nicolle Caliari. Lucindo, with a record of 18 wins and 6 losses, is 24 years old, weighs 115 lbs, and stands at 5’3″. The orthodox fighter has a reach of 66 inches. Nicolle Caliari, measuring in at 5’3″ and weighing 115 lbs, aims for a victory in her career record of 9-4-0. She has a reach of 62 inches. In grappling, Lucindo averages 2.28 takedowns every 15 minutes, while Caliari averages 3.38 per three rounds. Striking-wise, Lucindo lands 3.22 significant strikes per minute with a 45% accuracy rate, while Caliari hits 39% of her strikes, averaging 2.88 landed per minute.
When tuning into the fights, don’t miss out on the bout between Movsar Evloev and Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski enters the Octagon with a record of 28 wins and 4 losses. At 38 years old, he fights in the featherweight category (145 lbs) and is 5’6″ tall, with a 71-inch reach. Evloev, at 32, stands 5’7″ and brings an undefeated record of 20-0-0 into the ring, also at 145 lbs, with a reach of 72 inches. Volkanovski has a takedown defense rate of 68%, scoring takedowns on 34% of his attempts. Conversely, Evloev lands takedowns 52% of the time and holds a 61% defense rate against takedown attempts. In striking exchanges, Volkanovski absorbs 3.31 strikes per minute while delivering an impressive 5.99 strikes per minute. Evloev absorbs 2.80 strikes per minute while striking at an average of 3.91.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC matchup against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Noah Gugnon (+135)
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