MMA UFC Macau Match Preview: Cody Haddon (10-1-0) vs. Aoriqileng (24-11-0)

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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

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