Cody Brundage vs Andre Petroski Analysis, 05/16/2026 Insights UFC Vegas 117 Odds

• Cody Brundage vs Andre Petroski
• UFC Vegas 117
• Meta APEX in Las Vegas
• Saturday, May 16, 2026

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The upcoming clash between Cody Brundage and Andre Petroski at UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, promises to be an exciting bout. The odds currently favor Brundage at +170, while Petroski sits at -200.

Cody Brundage enters the Octagon with a professional record of 11-9-1 (1 NC). At 31 years old, he weighs in at 185 lbs and stands tall at 6’0″. This orthodox fighter boasts a reach of 72 inches. Oppositely, Andre Petroski also measures 6’0″ and fights at 185 lbs, holding a record of 13-5-0 at the age of 34, with a reach of 73 inches. In terms of striking, Cody Brundage lands an average of 2.26 significant strikes per minute, while Andre Petroski connects on 2.81. Brundage has an accuracy rate of 48% for his significant strikes, compared to Petroski’s 49%. Defensively, Brundage absorbs 3.02 significant strikes per minute, while Petroski allows 2.79. Brundage successfully defends against 50% of the strikes thrown at him, whereas Petroski defends 53%.

When it comes to grappling, Cody Brundage is less proficient than Petroski, achieving 1.88 takedowns per 15 minutes with a success rate of 41% and defending against 68% of takedown attempts. Conversely, Petroski completes 51% of his takedown attempts and effectively counters 86% of those against him. In submission attempts, Brundage averages 0.5 per three rounds, while Petroski makes 1.3 submission attempts.

In his latest fight, Cody Brundage faced Donte Johnson but fell short, losing by split decision in round 3. Johnson successfully landed 84 out of 146 total strike attempts, while Brundage managed to hit 34 of 88. Significant strikes saw Johnson land 45 of 106 (42% accuracy), with 35 directed at the head. Brundage connected on 31 out of 83 significant strikes, totaling a landing rate of 37%, including 19 hits aimed at the head. Notably, 77% of Johnson’s and 100% of Brundage’s significant strikes occurred at a distance.

In his last Octagon matchup, Andre Petroski went up against Cam Rowston but suffered a knockout via a head punch in round 1. Rowston achieved a striking accuracy of 66% at distance, while Petroski connected with 100% of his significant strikes from distance. Petroski landed 7 out of 13 significant strikes, but none were directed at the head, whereas Rowston landed 12 of 36 in total, with 8 out of 31 aimed at the head. Overall, during the contest, Rowston recorded 20 out of 48 total strikes, while Petroski landed 7 out of 13.

Other Notable Fights on the Card

Another matchup to keep an eye on features Daniel Barez facing Luis Gurule. Barez aims to improve his record of 17-7-0. At 37 years old, he weighs 125 lbs and measures 5’6″ with a reach of 66″. Luis Gurule, aged 32, stands 5’5″ and also weighs 125 lbs with a reach of 64″. In grappling terms, Barez scores an average of 1.93 takedowns per 3 rounds, while Gurule averages 0.58. Striking statistics indicate Barez lands 3.65 strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 49%, while Gurule lands 4.47 strikes per minute at a 40% accuracy rate.

Another essential bout features Jacqueline Cavalcanti competing against Ketlen Vieira. Vieira, with a record of 15-5-0, weighs 135 lbs and stands 5’8″ with a reach of 68″. Cavalcanti shares the same height and weight at 135 lbs, recording a record of 10-1-0 at age 28, with a reach of 70″. In terms of takedowns, Vieira stops 90% of her opponents’ attempts and successfully executes takedowns 44% of the time. Cavalcanti, on the other hand, completes takedowns on 15% of her attempts and defends against 88% of takedown attempts. Looking at striking, Vieira absorbs 3.75 strikes per minute while landing 2.76, whereas Cavalcanti takes 3.17 strikes per minute but lands 5.65.

Who will triumph in tonight’s UFC match against the spread?

Pick: Bet on Cody Brundage (+170)