UFC 333 is scheduled to feature Noah Gugnon vs. Kody Steele in a lightweight early prelim on 24 October 2026. Steele is publicly listed at 8-1-0, making him the more documented side; Gugnon’s record is less uniformly listed.
Kody Steele: Listed 8-1 and Wrestling Pressure
Public records list Steele at 8-1-0. Scouting reports suggest he leans on wrestling, clinch pressure and pace, though tendencies vary by camp. The matchup tests whether he can impose early grappling and adapt if Gugnon forces scrambles.
Noah Gugnon: Less-Documented Lightweight Counter
Gugnon enters as the less-documented side in public listings; his record and nationality should be treated as provisional unless confirmed. The bout tests his distance management and ability to avoid extended clinch sequences, while Steele faces a check on adaptability rather than a guaranteed outcome.
| Fighters | Noah Gugnon vs. Kody Steele |
|---|---|
| Event | UFC 333, early prelims |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Steele record | 8-1-0 (public listing) |
| Start | 24 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC |
| Nationality | Steele: U.S.; Gugnon: France (public reports suggest, unconfirmed) |
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