Cody Gibson
The Renegade
USA
Third straight stoppage loss
Gibson lost to Abdul Hussein via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 3:07 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Gibson was knocked out by Aori Qileng in 21 seconds his last time out in October, so he's trending in the right direction. In all seriousness, Cody started well, winning Round 1 on all three scorecards. Yet, he was dominated and nearly finished in Round 2 before Hussein's only successful takedown of the fight led to the submission in Round 3. Gibson will be 39 years old in September. He's in his second stint with the company and has lost three in a row, all via stoppage, dating back to March 2025. It's nearly impossible to believe the company will run him back out there.
Gibson was knocked out by Aori Qileng in 21 seconds his last time out in October, so he's trending in the right direction. In all seriousness, Cody started well, winning Round 1 on all three scorecards. Yet, he was dominated and nearly finished in Round 2 before Hussein's only successful takedown of the fight led to the submission in Round 3. Gibson will be 39 years old in September. He's in his second stint with the company and has lost three in a row, all via stoppage, dating back to March 2025. It's nearly impossible to believe the company will run him back out there.
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Steps in to fight Hussein
Gibson will face Abdul Hussein at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Gibson will face the promotional newcomer in late July, looking to bounce back from a 21 second TKO loss to Aori Qileng in October of last year. His opponent, Hussein, was originally slated to fight Muin Gafurov (undisclosed), who withdrew for undisclosed reasons. The 38-year-old is seeking his first win since 2024 and will most likely need one against Hussein to protect his spot on the UFC roster.
Gibson will face the promotional newcomer in late July, looking to bounce back from a 21 second TKO loss to Aori Qileng in October of last year. His opponent, Hussein, was originally slated to fight Muin Gafurov (undisclosed), who withdrew for undisclosed reasons. The 38-year-old is seeking his first win since 2024 and will most likely need one against Hussein to protect his spot on the UFC roster.
Lasts 21 seconds in Vancouver
Gibson lost to Aori Qileng via TKO (punches) at 0:21 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Vancouver.
ANALYSIS
Thanks for stopping by. There isn't much to break down here form a technical standpoint. Entering as a -190 favorite, Gibson ate two straight right hands which put him away in an instant. The stoppage from regional referee Mitch Cadlick was perfectly justified. Gibson, now 38 years old, has lost two in a row and four of six since returning for his second stint with the UFC back in August 2023. The California native is just about out of time.
Thanks for stopping by. There isn't much to break down here form a technical standpoint. Entering as a -190 favorite, Gibson ate two straight right hands which put him away in an instant. The stoppage from regional referee Mitch Cadlick was perfectly justified. Gibson, now 38 years old, has lost two in a row and four of six since returning for his second stint with the UFC back in August 2023. The California native is just about out of time.
Matched up with Aori Qileng
Gibson will take on Aori Qileng in a bantamweight bout at UFC Vancouver on Oct. 18 per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Gibson is coming off a loss to Da'Mon Blackshear in March. Since re-appearing in the UFC in 2023, he's 2-2, but he sits at 3-6 altogether in the promotion. The veteran fighter will look for a big third win in his second sting with the UFC against Qileng, who has had an up-and-down start to his career and is also coming off a defeat.
Gibson is coming off a loss to Da'Mon Blackshear in March. Since re-appearing in the UFC in 2023, he's 2-2, but he sits at 3-6 altogether in the promotion. The veteran fighter will look for a big third win in his second sting with the UFC against Qileng, who has had an up-and-down start to his career and is also coming off a defeat.
Fades following fast start
Gibson lost to Da'Mon Blackshear via submission (kimura) at 4:09 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Gibson was the clearly superior fighter the vast majority of this bout, and that's all you can ask for as a +330 underdog. He started like a house on fire, blitzing Blackshear on the feet early and often. His boxing looked extremely crisp, but Cody tired as the fight progressed and Da'Mon was eventually able to gain some ground control time and earn the stoppage. A highly respected veteran, Gibson has dropped three of five fights since returning to the UFC for his second stint with the company back in August 2023. There's some gas left in the tank if the company is careful regarding who it matches him up against moving forward.
Gibson was the clearly superior fighter the vast majority of this bout, and that's all you can ask for as a +330 underdog. He started like a house on fire, blitzing Blackshear on the feet early and often. His boxing looked extremely crisp, but Cody tired as the fight progressed and Da'Mon was eventually able to gain some ground control time and earn the stoppage. A highly respected veteran, Gibson has dropped three of five fights since returning to the UFC for his second stint with the company back in August 2023. There's some gas left in the tank if the company is careful regarding who it matches him up against moving forward.
Booked against Blackshear
Gibson will fight Da'Mon Blackshear at UFC Vegas 104 on March 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gibson was able to easily handle Chad Anheliger in November to earn his second consecutive win and finish 2024 2-1, which will give him a momentum advantage over Blackshear, who has lost two of his last three bouts.
Gibson was able to easily handle Chad Anheliger in November to earn his second consecutive win and finish 2024 2-1, which will give him a momentum advantage over Blackshear, who has lost two of his last three bouts.