Cody Brundage vs Eric McConico Fight Predictions, Odds for UFC Vegas 109 on 08/09/2025

Cody Brundage vs Eric McConico: A Showdown at UFC Vegas 109

Event: UFC Vegas 109

Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

This upcoming bout features Cody Brundage taking on Eric McConico at UFC Vegas 109, scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025. The initial betting odds position Brundage at -184, while McConico sits at +164.

Cody Brundage brings a professional record of 11 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw (with 1 No Contest). The 31-year-old fighter weighs in at 185 lbs and stands at 6 feet tall, possessing an orthodox stance with a reach of 72 inches. In contrast, Eric McConico, also 6 feet tall and weighing 185 lbs, holds a record of 9 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. The 35-year-old is a southpaw with a reach of 77 inches. In terms of striking statistics, Brundage lands an average of 2.23 significant strikes per minute compared to McConico’s 0.90. Brundage boasts a striking accuracy of 52%, whereas McConico records 38%. Defensively, Brundage absorbs 2.90 significant strikes per minute, with a defensive rate of 46%, while McConico is hit with 3.60 and defends against 52% of incoming strikes.

When it comes to grappling skills, Brundage shows superior wrestling capability, averaging 1.87 takedowns every 15 minutes with a success rate of 47%. He also successfully defends against 68% of his opponent’s takedown attempts. McConico completes only 10% of his takedown attempts and likewise stops 10% of takedowns attempted against him. On submission attempts, Brundage averages 0.8 submissions per 3 rounds, while McConico attempts 0.4 submissions every 15 minutes.

In his most recent match, Cody Brundage faced Mansur Abdul-Malik, resulting in a draw via technical decision in round three. Abdul-Malik landed 25 out of 73 total strikes, resulting in an accuracy percentage of 34%. Brundage managed to connect with 30 out of 67 strikes, achieving a strike accuracy of 44%. Notably, 72% of significant strikes by Abdul-Malik and 96% of Brundage’s were thrown at a distance.

On the other hand, Eric McConico’s last fight was against Nursulton Ruziboev, where he suffered a loss via a head punch in the second round. Ruziboev landed an impressive 65% of significant strikes from a distance while McConico managed to connect with all of his distance attempts. McConico secured 38% of the significant strikes he threw, landing 5 of 13, while Ruziboev landed 20 out of 42 total strikes thrown in the match.

Other Notable Bouts to Watch

Keep an eye out for Iasmin Lucindo as she faces Angela Hill. Lucindo enters the cage with a record of 17-6-0, weighing 115 lbs and standing at 5’3″ with a reach of 66″. Angela Hill, also 5’3″ and weighing 115 lbs, aims to improve her 18-14-0 record with a reach of 64″. Lucindo averages 2.15 takedowns per 15 minutes, whereas Hill averages 0.81. Lucindo connects with 2.94 strikes per minute at 44% accuracy, while Hill lands at a rate of 5.47 strikes per minute with 50% accuracy.

Another anticipated match features Priscila Cachoeira against Joselyne Edwards. Edwards holds a record of 15-6-0, weighs 135 lbs, and stands 5’8″ with a reach of 70″. Cachoeira measures in at 5’7″ and weighs the same, with a career record of 13-6-0. Edwards defends against 61% of takedown attempts and completes 41% of her own, while Cachoeira finishes 33% of her takedown attempts and stops 65% against her. Striking statistics show Edwards absorbing 3.20 strikes per minute while landing 4.62, in contrast to Cachoeira, who absorbs 7.15 strikes per minute with 4.03 landed.

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s UFC matchup?

Josh Schonwald’s Prediction: Take Cody Brundage (-184)

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