Venue & Fight Details
Event: UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen
Bout: Cody Gibson vs. Aoriqileng – Bantamweight (135 lbs), 3 rounds
Location: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Time: Main Card, approx. 7:00 p.m. ET
Broadcast: ESPN+ (U.S.), TSN (Canada), UFC Fight Pass (International)
Fighter Records & Recent Form
Cody Gibson (USA, 21-11-0): Veteran of multiple promotions, standing 5’10” with a 71” reach. Known for his length, scrappy striking, and opportunistic submissions. He is 2-3 in his last five, including a submission win over Brian Kelleher but a decision loss to Da’Mon Blackshear.
Aoriqileng (China, 25-12-0): Nicknamed “The Mongolian Murderer”, he is 5’7” with a 69” reach. A pressure striker with strong combinations and durability. He is also 2-3 in his last five, with a notable decision win over Johnny Muñoz but a recent loss to Kyung Ho Kang.
Recent Form (last 5 fights):
Gibson: L–W–L–W–L
Aoriqileng: L–W–W–L–L
Injury Report
Both fighters enter with no reported injuries and completed full training camps.
Key Matchups
Striking: Gibson uses his reach and jab to keep range, while Aoriqileng thrives in close exchanges with volume striking.
Grappling: Gibson has 5 career submission wins and will look to test Aoriqileng’s takedown defense.
Durability: Gibson has been finished 4 times in his career, while Aoriqileng has shown toughness but has 12 career losses, often by decision.
Series History
First-ever meeting between Gibson and Aoriqileng.
Gibson is 1-3 in UFC competition (returning after a long layoff).
Aoriqileng is 3-4 in the UFC, with all three wins by decision.
Betting Trends
Gibson has alternated wins and losses in his last six fights.
Aoriqileng has gone to decision in 4 of his last 5 bouts.
Bantamweight fights historically go the distance 65% of the time.
FIGHT ODDS
Cody Gibson + 120
Aoriqileng – 140
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 17, 2025
