Cody Gibson enters his bout againstAori Qileng onSaturday, October 18, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 262 in Vancouver with momentum after back-to-back wins in 2024, but his recent performance tells a more complicated story. Gibson, known as “The Renegade,” suffered a submission loss to Da’Mon Blackshear on March 15, 2025, marking his third defeat in his last five UFC fights. Despite that setback, he’s shown resilience, winning two of his last three outings, including a decisive decision over Johnny Munoz in October 2023. His record stands at 21-11 overall, with a 3-6 mark inside the UFC. Gibson’s game is built on relentless pressure, strong wrestling, and a dangerous ground-and-pound—traits that have kept him competitive against higher-ranked opponents. However, his chin and defensive awareness remain question marks, as evidenced by his two submission losses in the UFC.

Aori Qileng, “The Mongolian Murderer,” is coming off a challenging stretch, having lost his last two fights—most recently a unanimous decision to Raul Rosas Jr. at UFC 306 in September 2024. His record sits at 25-12-1 (1 NC), with his only UFC win since 2021 coming against Johnny Munoz in October 2023. Aori’s last victory was over two years ago, and his recent bouts have been marred by inconsistency and a lack of finishing ability. His aggressive, high-volume striking style, rooted in his Sanda background, can overwhelm less experienced fighters, but against elite UFC-level athletes, his defense and stamina have been exposed. This fight is a must-win for Aori to remain relevant in the bantamweight division, as he’s currently on a three-fight winless streak and has seen his ranking slip. The emotional weight of fighting on Canadian soil, far from his Mongolian roots, adds another layer of pressure.

The key matchup here isGibson’s wrestling vs. Aori’s striking durability. If Gibson can close the distance early and impose his grappling game, he can neutralize Aori’s volume striking and potentially secure a late-round submission or ground control victory. Conversely, if Aori can keep the fight standing and land clean, heavy shots early—especially to the body—he can disrupt Gibson’s rhythm and force a stoppage or win on the judges’ scorecards. Neither fighter brings a knockout punch to the table, so the fight will likely be decided by control, volume, and composure under pressure. With both men fighting for their UFC futures, this isn’t just a bout—it’s a career crossroads. The fighter who better manages distance, avoids mistakes, and capitalizes on the other’s fatigue will walk away with a crucial victory onSaturday, October 18, 2025.

Team	Best Odds
Aori Qileng	+164 ProphetX	+150	+145	+140	+136	+142	+140	+150	+150	+150	+142	+140	+156	+137	+151	+164	+140	+150
Draw	+4900 1xBet	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	+4900	-	-	-	-
Cody Gibson	-169 1xBet	-185	-170	-177	-172	-170	-175	-175	-180	-180	-176	-175	-179	-169	-178	-180	-177	-180

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