Cody Gibson plans to quit teaching for MMA career

Cody Gibson, a 37-year-old middle school teacher and MMA fighter, plans to quit teaching in June to focus on his fighting career full-time. He expressed that balancing work and training has been challenging. At UFC Vegas 104, Da'Mon Blackshear submitted Cody Gibson in a dominant performance. This marked Gibson's second consecutive submission loss, highlighting a shift in his career as he prepares to leave teaching. The event featured multiple exciting fights, including back-to-back first-round knockouts in women's bouts. Fans were treated to thrilling action throughout the night, exceeding expectations.