Dan Argueta ("The Determined")
* Age: 31
* Height: 5'7" / 170 cm
* Weight: 139 lbs / 63 kg
* Record: 9-2-0 (2 No Contests)
* Association: Jackson-Wink MMA / UFC Gym Costa Mesa
* Style: Mexican Judo
Argueta has shown his grappling skills throughout his career, with 44% of his victories coming via submission. His style revolves around controlling the fight on the ground and working towards submissions. Despite recent frustrations with two No Contests and a submission loss to Jean Matsumoto, Argueta remains a dangerous threat in the grappling department.
Dan Argueta - Last 5 Fights
* Loss vs. Jean Matsumoto – UFC Fight Night 240 (April 6, 2024)
* No Contest vs. Miles Johns – UFC Fight Night 228 (September 23, 2023)
* No Contest vs. Ronnie Lawrence – UFC on ESPN 47 (June 17, 2023)
* Win vs. Nick Aguirre – UFC Fight Night 217 (January 14, 2023)
* Loss vs. Damon Jackson – UFC Fight Night 207 (June 4, 2022)
Cody Haddon
* Age: 26
* Height: 5'7" / 170 cm
* Weight: 135 lbs / 61 kg
* Record: 7-1-0
* Association: Luistro Combat Academy
Haddon is a rising bantamweight known for his striking power, with 71% of his victories coming via knockout. He is fresh off a submission win in Dana White's Contender Series, and while he is primarily a striker, his submission skills have also been evolving. Haddon's aggressive style and ability to finish fights quickly make him a dangerous opponent, especially in the early rounds.
Cody Haddon - Last 5 Fights
* Win vs. Billy Brand – Dana White's Contender Series (August 20, 2024)
* Win vs. Paul Loga – HFS (March 2, 2024)
* Win vs. Raja Shippen – HFS (August 18, 2023)
* Win vs. Dong Il Kim – RMMA 4 (September 30, 2022)
* Loss vs. Steve Erceg – EMMA 60 (June 5, 2021)
Fight Breakdown
This fight features a classic striker vs. grappler matchup. Argueta will likely try to take the fight to the ground, where he can exploit his submission skills. Meanwhile, Haddon will look to keep the fight standing, using his knockout power to overwhelm Argueta. Argueta's ability to withstand Haddon's early aggression and take the fight to the mat could be key, but Haddon's striking is a constant threat.
Prediction
Cody Haddon’s striking power and momentum from recent wins give him the edge in this matchup. If he can keep the fight standing, he is likely to finish Argueta. However, if Argueta can secure a takedown and control the fight on the ground, he could pull off a submission victory.
Prediction: Cody Haddon by TKO (Round 2).
