"Bantamweight action has been announced for October's UFC Vancouver by promotion officials. On Friday, the UFC's Canadian social media presence confirmed the booking of Matt Frevola vs. Kyle Nelson, while also revealing a fight between Cody Gibson (21-11) and Aoriqileng (25-12, 1NC). The card is set for October 18, 2025 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Gibson, 37,"
"Gibson has gone 2-2 since his return, and will enter the Vancouver card off a loss against Da'Mon Blackshear. The American went 1-3 with the company in his first stint with the UFC from 2014 to 2015. Gibson is no stranger to fighting on Canadian soil and picked up a victory over Chad Anheliger at UFC Edmonton in November 2024."
"China's Aoriqileng, known as "The Mongolian Murderer," will also be looking to bounce back from a loss, against blue chip prospect Raul Rosas Jr. Headlined by middleweights Reinier de Ridder and Anthony Hernandez, the UFC Vancouver card on October 18 features the following reported and announced match-ups: Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony Hernandez Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius Charles Jourdain vs. Davey Grant"
UFC Vancouver takes place October 18, 2025 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C., and is headlined by middleweights Reinier de Ridder and Anthony Hernandez. The card includes bantamweight matchups Matt Frevola vs. Kyle Nelson and Cody Gibson vs. Aoriqileng. Cody Gibson holds a 21-11 record, reached the finals of The Ultimate Fighter 31, has gone 2-2 since returning to the promotion, and enters the event off a loss to Da'Mon Blackshear. Gibson previously went 1-3 in the UFC from 2014–2015 and defeated Chad Anheliger at UFC Edmonton in November 2024. Aoriqileng is 25-12 with one no contest and seeks a bounce-back after a loss to Raul Rosas Jr. The card also features Kevin Holland vs. Mike Malott, Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius, Charles Jourdain vs. Davey Grant, and additional bouts across multiple weight classes.
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