Cody Haddon
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Win Methods (1)
Fight History
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Haddon (-350); Aori (+280)
Round 1
Aussie bantamweight prospect Haddon (8-1; 1-0 UFC) looks to follow up on his debut win against Aoriqileng (26-12, 1 NC; 4-4, 1 NC UFC), who will attempt to turn things around for the host country, as Chinese fighters are 0-2 on the evening thus far. Jason Herzog is the referee on duty. Both fighters are orthodox and Aoriqileng looks a full weight class larger than Haddon. It’s Haddon pushing the action, however, sliding forward into the pocket and exchanging glancing punch combinations with the “Mongolian Murderer.” Neithen man lands anything clean, but Haddon steps into the pocket again, tries a knee pick, and then uses a body lock to hoist and slam Aori. He slides to the back and pounds his foe’s head with both fists as they sink to the canvas. Haddon is in complete control, mindful of his postur and position as he continues to hammer the near-helpless Aori. Making things worse, Aori’s right arm becomes pinned under his body for a moment, and the Australian takes full advantage, pounding away with elbows and punches. Herzog is hovering nearby, but letting Aori work his way out of danger, and his patience is vindicated as Aori rolls and frees his arm. It’s still 100% Haddon, however, and with under a minute to go he pauses the unending storm of punches to try for a rear-naked choke. Aori spins out of back mount, forcing Haddon to give up the choke, but he continues to pour on the punishment until the horn sounds. Complete thrashing in Round 1 by the younger man.
10-8 Haddon.
Round 2
Aori looks much recovered to start Round 2, and he comes forward right away, swinging hooks with both hands. Haddon drops for a takedown and gets absolutely pancaked, recovers and enters again, only for Aori to catch him in a front headlock and snap him down. Aori looks for the guillotine and is legitimately threatening Haddon’s neck, but Haddon eventually extricates himelf from the choke and they return to their feet. From there, he is quick to enter once again, dropping for a smooth-looking double leg.
Aori stands him up with underhooks, at which point Haddon hits him with two knees to the liver, the second of which absolutely melts him. Haddon follows Aori back to the mat and pours on the punches at the base of the fence, and it’s clear that Aori is cooked.
Herzog steps in for the save and the domination is complete. Brutal, brutal work by the man from Western Australia.
The Official Result
Cody Haddon def. Qileng Aori R2 2:21 via TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches)
Expert Picks (17)
AJ is a fan of Cody Haddon as a prospect, praising his hands, boxing pressure, high output, and slickness. He thinks Haddon's volume and speed will overwhelm Aoriqileng, who has dangerous offense but is hittable. AJ believes Haddon will outwork him, possibly with a finish, and that Haddon's talent is superior. He notes Haddon is coming off a layoff but expects the best version.
AJ confidently picks Haddon, praising his clean boxing, combinations, and forward pressure. He thinks Haddon's striking is faster and more powerful than Aoriqileng's, and expects a finish, possibly by KO. AJ notes Haddon is a blue-chip prospect and Aoriqileng is a tough but less technical veteran.
Angelo picks Cody Haddon based on his skills and performance against Dan Argueta, but he is hesitant due to Haddon's two-year layoff from a torn ligament. He questions what version of Haddon will show up and notes the risk of fighting in enemy territory. He cannot bet on Haddon at -350 given the uncertainty, but he is rooting for him.
Angelo picks Cody Haddon but is hesitant due to the two-year layoff and major surgery. He acknowledges Cody is the better fighter and if he is even 80% of what he was, he should win. However, he cannot touch the odds due to the uncertainty.
Angelo picks Cody Haddon, praising his pressure, pace, and well-rounded skills. He is concerned about Haddon's long layoff due to injury but still believes he is the better overall fighter. However, he plans to fade Haddon in DraftKings due to high price and potential scoring issues.
Big Brady picks Cody Haddon by decision, praising his clean boxing, fast hands, volume, and wrestling. He notes Haddon is good everywhere and has been out with injuries but is only 27. He acknowledges Aoriqileng is tough and durable but believes Haddon will outland him and mix in takedowns if needed.
Cody is high on Haddon, calling him a legitimate prospect with crisp boxing, good volume, durability, and improving wrestling. He notes Haddon's takedown defense and scrambling looked good against Dan Argueta. Richie Lang is an older, slower fighter who struggles with volume and has been knocked out by lesser punchers. Cody expects Haddon to outwork and potentially finish Lang.
Connor picks Cody Haddon, praising his lazy but effective style: a calm, flat-footed fighter with a long jab, good head movement, and combinations to the body. He notes Haddon's poise is a strength, though it could later lead to a fight being ripped away.
Jacob picks Cody Haddon and is confident despite the layoff. He notes that Cody has a boxing background and wrestling as a backup plan. He thinks Cody should use wrestling early to take the pop out of Aoriqileng's shots. He acknowledges the risk but believes Cody is the better fighter.
Lucrative James is high on Cody Haddon, calling him 'championship material' with superior boxing, volume, and body work. He notes Aoriqileng's only path is power punches, but Haddon's chin and defensive skills should prevail. He expects Haddon to win a beatdown decision, possibly with late finish attempts, but Aori is tough. He mentions Haddon's injury history but believes in his skill level.
The host is a big Cody Haddon fan and believes this is a perfect matchup for him. He expects Haddon to showcase sharper striking and good grappling, eventually finding a big shot to finish Aoriqileng inside the distance.
The host picks Haddon to win inside the distance, citing his technical superiority in all aspects and speed advantage. He believes Haddon's slick striking and grappling will cause Aoriqileng problems, and that Aoriqileng's overaggression will open up finishing opportunities. He cannot decide between knockout or submission but is confident in a finish.
Paul agrees with Cody, noting Haddon's well-rounded skills and volume. He mentions that Lang's wins are over low-level opponents and that Haddon's pace will be too much. Paul sees Haddon as a strong play.
The Guru picks Cody Hadden over Iori (Aoriqileng), citing Hadden's well-rounded skills, high volume, and durability. He believes Hadden's technical striking and cardio will outwork Iori, who is an explosive pocket brawler. He notes Iori's limited ceiling and Hadden's potential.
The Guru picks Haddon due to superior well-roundedness. He notes Haddon has good striking with body work, combinations, and leg kicks, plus solid grappling and scrambling. Aoriqileng has forward pressure and power but poor defense and takedown defense. Experience favors Aoriqileng but skill favors Haddon.
The MMA Guru picks Cody Haddon to win by finish. He notes that Haddon is younger, faster, and has good hand speed, while Aoriqileng is slower and can be pressured. He believes Haddon can keep the fight on the feet or take it down if he wants, and that Haddon's speed and pressure will lead to a finish.
Zane picks Cody Haddon as a young prospect coming off a strong debut against a seasoned veteran. Aoriqileng is a midcard action fighter who can be outwrestled and outgrappled. Zane calls it a squash match but a useful one against a tough veteran.
Expert Picks (10)
Angelo picks Malcolm Wellmaker but is hesitant because odds are not yet available and he expects Malcolm to be a heavy favorite. He acknowledges Cody Haddon is a solid prospect with good boxing and grappling. He advises not betting on this fight due to uncertainty.
Big Brady picks Malcolm Wellmaker, praising his devastating power as one of the hardest hitters in the bantamweight division. He acknowledges Cody Haddon's skills but notes Haddon's hands drop as the fight goes on, leaving openings. Brady predicts Wellmaker will land a big shot and knock Haddon out in the first round, despite regretting picking against Haddon whom he considers phenomenal.
Cody picks Haddon as an underdog, despite Wellmaker's knockout power. He notes that Haddon has never been finished, has good cardio, and is a boxer with power. Cody believes that if Wellmaker doesn't knock him out early, Haddon can outwork him and win a decision. He acknowledges the risk but likes the value.
Connor also picks Wellmaker, agreeing with Zane. He notes that Wellmaker has special power and delivery, and that Haddon is fundamentally reckless and hittable. He thinks it's likely Wellmaker plants one on his chin, but acknowledges that if he can't, Haddon could drag him into exchanges where Wellmaker lacks technical skill.
Daniel is high on Wellmaker, praising his kicking arsenal, takedown defense, and improved training situation. He expects Wellmaker to chop down Haddon with calf kicks and find openings for his power shots. He respects Haddon's boxing and toughness but believes Wellmaker's time is now.
Lucrative James picks Cody Haddon to win, citing his superior cardio, volume, and all-around game compared to Wellmaker's knockout power. He notes Haddon's higher level of competition and believes his boxing and grappling will neutralize Wellmaker's power. He expects Haddon to win via decision or late stoppage as Wellmaker fades.
Haddon is more well-rounded. He takes advantage of openings Wellmaker leaves, lands big shots, gets the fight to the ground, takes the back, and wins by submission.
Paul agrees with Cody, noting that Haddon is a proven fighter with good fundamentals. He points out that Wellmaker's cardio and durability are untested, and that Haddon can press forward and land meaningful shots. Paul thinks the fight is closer to 50/50 and that the plus money on Haddon is worth taking.
The Guru picks Malcolm Wellmaker to win by KO in round two. He notes Wellmaker's size, power, and preparation advantage, as Haddon took the fight on short notice. Wellmaker's lead hook is a key weapon, and Haddon's tendency to work inside could leave him vulnerable. The Guru expects Wellmaker to stuff takedowns and land a big shot.
Zane picks Wellmaker, citing his natural knockout power and timing. He notes that Haddon is a reckless and hittable fighter who leads with his face, and that Wellmaker has shown he can put away durable opponents with one shot. However, he acknowledges that if Wellmaker can't knock Haddon out, it could be a close fight.
Oct 12, 2024
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Haddon | 0 | 54 of 140 | 38% | 65 of 151 | 4 of 24 | 16% | 1 | 0 | 4:23 |
| Dan Argueta | 0 | 140 of 280 | 50% | 148 of 288 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:31 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody Haddon | 0 | 16 of 43 | 37% | 18 of 45 | 1 of 9 | 11% | 1 | 0 | 1:50 |
| Dan Argueta | 0 | 45 of 95 | 47% | 46 of 96 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:15 | |
| 2 | Cody Haddon | 0 | 11 of 33 | 33% | 20 of 42 | 2 of 7 | 28% | 0 | 0 | 1:51 |
| Dan Argueta | 0 | 31 of 64 | 48% | 37 of 70 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 1:00 | |
| 3 | Cody Haddon | 0 | 27 of 64 | 42% | 27 of 64 | 1 of 8 | 12% | 0 | 0 | 0:42 |
| Dan Argueta | 0 | 64 of 121 | 52% | 65 of 122 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:16 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Haddon | 54 of 140 | 38% | 34 of 114 | 13 of 19 | 7 of 7 | 42 of 114 | 9 of 18 | 3 of 8 |
| Dan Argueta | 140 of 280 | 50% | 100 of 232 | 38 of 46 | 2 of 2 | 130 of 268 | 10 of 11 | 0 of 1 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cody Haddon | 16 of 43 | 37% | 10 of 35 | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 13 of 36 | 3 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Dan Argueta | 45 of 95 | 47% | 35 of 82 | 9 of 12 | 1 of 1 | 44 of 94 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Cody Haddon | 11 of 33 | 33% | 8 of 29 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 8 of 25 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 5 |
| Dan Argueta | 31 of 64 | 48% | 20 of 52 | 11 of 12 | 0 of 0 | 29 of 60 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 1 | |
| 3 | Cody Haddon | 27 of 64 | 42% | 16 of 50 | 7 of 10 | 4 of 4 | 21 of 53 | 5 of 8 | 1 of 3 |
| Dan Argueta | 64 of 121 | 52% | 45 of 98 | 18 of 22 | 1 of 1 | 57 of 114 | 7 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Haddon (-185), Argueta (+154)
Round 1
Shifting gears to what was supposed to be a bantamweight contest, Argueta (9-2, 2 NC; 1-2, 2 NC UFC) failed to make weight and surrendered 20% of his purse to Australian debutant Haddon (7-1, 0-0 UFC). The 139-pound catchweight contest will be overseen by referee Jason Herzog, who clocks the fighters in as there is no plan for a glove tough. It takes the fighters mere seconds to get after it, with Argueta hoping to impose his will by getting right in Haddon’s face throwing hands. Haddon obliges the slugfest, and they swing for the fences early. As Argueta lands cleanly, he sets up a takedown perfectly, stripping Haddon’s legs out and putting him on his seat. Haddon slowly, calmly works his way up, and he engages further with the heavy American. Argueta tags his man on the temple with a right hand, and he crashes forward to change levels. Haddon turns to lean against the fencing to remain upright, and Argueta wrenches him down to his knees momentarily. Haddon climbs back upright using the wall to force his way up, and Argueta is doggedly determined to get him down. Haddon wants nothing to do with it, and he opens up with a long combination of punches as Argueta swings his way into level changes. Haddon clips Argueta with a left hand, forcing Argueta to shoot in deep. Haddon defends the attempt and snaps off several sharp jabs and leg kicks to back Argueta up against the fence. Argueta loads up on power strikes, and he stumbles Haddon with an overhand right. Haddon shakes it off and comes back with clubbing strikes that sting Argueta. Argueta lands cleanly and jumps guard with a guillotine choke, and Haddon squirms his way free and stands up. They resume their ill-advised strategy of standing and banging, and Haddon picks his shots carefully to rip a left to the body and a right to the head. Haddon rings Argueta’s bell, meeting Argueta’s attempts to take the fight down with crisp uppercuts. Haddon shoves Argueta against the wall to knee him with big blows, and Argueta works his way out but cannot dodge the jabs coming en masse. Argueta slips one and counters with a right hand over the top, and the two are simply hammering each other with no regard to conditioning. The frenetic-paced round ends with both men throwing hands.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Haddon
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Haddon
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Haddon
Round 2
It is right back to the races for these fighters, who continue to fight as if the match is five minutes long. Haddon is the more accurate of the two but by no means avoiding power strikes hurled back his direction. A glancing right hand from Argueta opens a cut on the hairline of the Australian, and he pays it no mind as he strikes his way into a takedown. “The Determined” is filled with determination, muscling his way back to his feet, turning Haddon around and depositing him on his back. Argueta starts to get some ground-and-pound going while Haddon looks for a kimura sweep or other kind of escape. As Haddon looks to work his way up, Argueta stays on him, never allowing the newcomer a moment to breathe or reset. Haddon stands, and Argueta lifts him up from behind to drop him to his hands. Argueta lifts Haddon up with a mighty single and throws him to the mat, but Haddon is a man possessed and he wants to keep trading. Exploding back to striking range, Haddon pays his man back with a series of punches. Argueta dives low for a takedown, and Haddon blasts him in the face with a knee that is about as clean as it can be. Argueta somehow tanks it, and he goes after a takedown that transitions into a low-percentage front choke. Haddon shucks out of it and clubs Argueta with combinations. Argueta aims several to the body, and Haddon gives him a knee back to the chest to think about. A solid leg kick from Argueta sweeps the leg, and Haddon frowns and lines up a right hand to stun Argueta. With Argueta backed against the wall, Haddon comes at him with fists and a knee before the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Haddon
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Haddon
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Haddon
Round 3
When the round begins, Argueta slugs Haddon in the face with a huge left hand. Haddon does not even blink, instead releasing his own heavy right hand that slams into the side of Argueta’s melon. The two batter one another with power blows, and Haddon flicks out two jabs, uses his head movement to dodge the counters and stonewalls a takedown. Haddon spins with a back fist that bounces off the raised guard, and Argueta says “two can play that game” and answers with a spinning back elbow that partially connects. Argueta lumbers forward, flailing big strikes, and Haddon picks him off and tags him with accurate blows. Haddon measures an elbow up top, fighting off a tie-up from the New Mexican so he can rip combinations. Argueta stumbles to the side, but he keeps throwing heat. Haddon lets Argueta overswing so he can ding him with single counters, until Argueta boots him in the front leg and drops him. Argueta pulls back right before unleashing what would have been an illegal soccer kick, and Haddon stands back up. Argueta uses Haddon’s forward momentum against him to land power strikes, but Haddon is right in his face popping him again and again. Argueta’s blows become more labored and telegraphed as he fatigues, and Haddon is still on point with strikes but unable to stop Argueta from taking him down. Haddon crawls his way back up, scoring two quick punches before Argueta rushes after him to re-engage a clinch. Argueta drops low for a takedown, fails and transitions into another attempt, and then one more. Haddon remains upright for all of them, pushing Argueta to the center of the cage and breaking. Haddon jabs and lumps Argueta up with straight strikes, not exposing himself with too much power to throw himself off-balance. The Aussie turns the tables on the charging Argueta, putting Argueta on his back after an attempt. Argueta scrambles to his feet and pursues a few more that come up short before the final bell rings.
Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Haddon (30-27 Haddon)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Haddon (30-27 Haddon)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Haddon (30-27 Haddon)
The Official Result
Cody Haddon def. Dan Argueta via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Expert Picks (9)
Angelo is torn on this fight, initially leaning toward Daniel Argueta due to his wrestling and game plan, but he worries that Cody Haddon's scramble skills could frustrate Argueta. He ultimately leans toward Haddon as the prospect, but admits he is not confident and will not bet on this fight. He notes that Argueta is a good dog but doesn't trust him to win.
Big Brady picks Daniel Argueta as an underdog at +155, expecting a close fight that goes to decision. He acknowledges Cody Haddon is a good fighter with crisp striking and a BJJ black belt, but sees Argueta's path to victory through wrestling, as Argueta lands nearly five takedowns per 15 minutes. He notes Haddon's long flight from Australia and Argueta's superior competition. He worries about corrupt judges favoring control over damage, so he prefers the plus money.
This fight was not discussed in the transcript. No picks were made.
Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Haddon's only UFC win was against a poor athlete, and now he faces a much better athlete in Argueta. He points out that Argueta is a brute force fighter who crashes into opponents, and Haddon may struggle with the pressure. Connor thinks the winner will be the one who comes forward.
Daniel is impressed by Haddon's Contender Series performance and his well-rounded skills. He notes Argueta's strength in grappling but poor standup and cardio. Daniel thinks Haddon's pace and versatility will be the difference, but he is not confident enough to lay the price due to Haddon's UFC debut and potential jet lag.
Argueta is a wrestler who chains his takedown attempts together and has a great gas tank for 15 minutes. Haddon has not faced a grapple-heavy approach like Argueta's. If Argueta can avoid Haddon's striking and slick BJJ, he should keep Haddon on the defensive and win on the scorecards.
The MMA Guru picks Cody Haddon, praising his talent and potential. He references Haddon's close fight with Steve Erceg, noting his scrambling ability, and his impressive win over Billy Brand on the Contender Series. He criticizes Daniel Argueta for lacking finishing potential and stalling against the cage, and notes that Haddon has great scrambles to counter Argueta's grappling.
This fight was not discussed in the transcript. No picks were made.
Zane picks Argueta for his raw physicality, comparing him to a wrecking ball. He notes that Argueta overwhelms opponents with athleticism, as seen against Ronnie Lawrence and Nikki Ure. Zane thinks Haddon's lack of athleticism and slow foot speed will be a problem, especially if he gets pressured. He believes Argueta's constant aggression will be too much.
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