Location: Cotai Arena, Macau, China
Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Bout: Bantamweight (135 lbs)
VENUE — COTAI ARENA (MACAU)
The Cotai Arena is one of the UFC’s most electric Asian venues, known for:
- Fast canvas that favors movement and scrambles
- Humidity‑rich indoor environment that can tax cardio
- Strong crowd support for Chinese fighters
- 30‑foot Octagon, giving strikers more space to work
Capacity: 15,000 Atmosphere: Loud, pro‑China, and high‑energy — a major factor for Aoriqileng.
START TIME (LOCAL & US)
- Main Card: 7:00 PM CST (Macau)
- Prelims: 4:00 PM CST
- US Pacific Time (Your Time):
- Prelims: 1:00 AM PDT
- Main Card: 4:00 AM PDT
INJURY REPORT
Cody Haddon
- No reported injuries
- Full camp completed in Perth
- Weight cut expected to be smooth
- Focused heavily on defensive wrestling this camp
Aoriqileng
- Minor hand bruise in March — fully healed
- No current limitations
- Completed full striking‑heavy camp in Beijing
Both fighters enter the bout healthy and cleared.
FIGHTER PROFILES & MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
🇦🇺 Cody Haddon
Record: 10–1 Style: High‑volume striker / hybrid grappler Height/Reach: 5’7” / 68” Stance: Orthodox
Strengths
- High pace and output
- Clean boxing combinations
- Solid defensive grappling
- Good cardio and durability
Weaknesses
- Can be hit clean in exchanges
- Sometimes too willing to brawl
- Limited one‑punch power
Aoriqileng (“The Mongolian Murderer”)
Record: 24–11 Style: Pressure striker / brawler Height/Reach: 5’7” / 69” Stance: Orthodox
Strengths
- Relentless forward pressure
- Heavy hands and strong hooks
- Durable and thrives in chaos
- Crowd support boosts his pace
Weaknesses
- Susceptible to counters
- Defensive grappling inconsistent
- Can fade in late rounds if pace is too high
RECENT FORM
Cody Haddon — Last 5
- Win — Decision
- Win — TKO
- Win — Submission
- Loss — Decision
- Win — Decision
Haddon is 4–1 in his last five, showing improved striking discipline and better takedown defense.
Aoriqileng — Last 5
- Win — KO
- Loss — Decision
- Win — Decision
- Loss — KO
- Win — TKO
Aoriqileng is 3–2 in his last five, with two violent finishes. He remains one of the division’s most entertaining pressure fighters.
FIGHT HISTORY & STYLISTIC NOTES
- First meeting between the two
- Both fighters prefer striking, but with different approaches:
- Haddon: technical, high‑volume, clean boxing
- Aoriqileng: pressure, power, chaos
- Haddon’s best path: stick‑and‑move, counter, avoid brawls
- Aoriqileng’s best path: pressure early, force exchanges, break rhythm
- If the fight goes long, Haddon’s cardio edge becomes significant
This is a classic technical striker vs. pressure brawler matchup.
BETTING TRENDS
Cody Haddon Trends
- 4 of last 5 fights went the distance
- 5–0 when landing 80+ significant strikes
- 3–1 as a betting favorite
- Strong cardio in late rounds
Aoriqileng Trends
- 3 of last 5 fights ended inside the distance
- 4–1 when landing the first knockdown
- 3–0 fighting in China
- 2–4 in fights that go to decision
Matchup Trends
- Haddon’s volume vs. Aoriqileng’s power
- Aoriqileng’s pressure may force Haddon into exchanges
- Haddon’s footwork is the X‑factor
FIGHT ODDS
Cody Haddon – 365
Aoriqileng + 290
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026
