Cody Haddon Stops Qileng Aori in Round 2 at UFC Fight Night
Cody Haddon delivered one of the most dominant performances of the card at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo, stopping Qileng Aori by KO/TKO in the second round.
The bantamweight bout ended at 2:11 of Round 2, with Haddon overwhelming Aori through volume, accuracy, and pressure. From the early exchanges, Haddon looked sharp and controlled, setting a pace that Aori struggled to match.
For Haddon, this was a major statement win.
Haddon’s Output Was the Story
The fight stats showed just how much Haddon controlled the action.
He landed 64 of 80 total strikes, while Aori landed only 6 of 7. That difference in output was massive. Haddon was not just throwing more — he was landing at a very high rate and keeping Aori stuck in defensive mode.
The significant strike numbers were just as impressive. Haddon landed 40 of 48 significant strikes, while Aori managed only 2 of 3.
That kind of gap tells the story clearly: Haddon controlled the exchanges and made Aori fight at his pace.
Wrestling Added Another Layer
Haddon also mixed in his grappling well.
He completed 2 of 3 takedown attempts, giving Aori another problem to deal with. That was important because it prevented Aori from settling into a pure striking rhythm.
When a fighter can land clean strikes and also threaten takedowns, the opponent has to defend everywhere. Haddon used that balance effectively and kept Aori reacting throughout the fight.
Aori Could Not Find Momentum
Qileng Aori never really got the chance to build offense.
His strike accuracy was high, but the volume was too low. He only attempted seven total strikes, which showed how much pressure Haddon was putting on him.
In MMA, sometimes the best defense from one fighter becomes the reason the other fighter cannot start their own attack. Haddon’s pace and control left Aori with very few openings.
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A Strong Bantamweight Statement
A second-round finish in a competitive division like bantamweight matters.
Haddon did not just win a close fight. He dominated the numbers, controlled the pace, mixed his weapons, and finished before the final round. That kind of performance helps a fighter stand out.
With this win, Haddon showed he has the tools to be a problem: sharp striking, strong accuracy, takedown ability, and finishing instinct.
Cody Haddon’s second-round KO/TKO win over Qileng Aori was a clean and convincing performance.
He landed the better shots, controlled the pace, added takedowns, and finished the fight at 2:11 of Round 2.
For Haddon, this was more than just another win.
It was a statement that he is a dangerous bantamweight name to watch moving forward.
