MMA Match Preview: Cody Brundage (11-6-1, 1 NC) vs. Eric McConico (9-3-1)

Matchup Overview

This bout features two middleweights stepping up to light heavyweight on short notice. Cody Brundage (11-6-1, 1 NC) returns after a bizarre technical draw against Mansur Abdul-Malik, while Eric McConico (9-3-1) looks to rebound from a second-round TKO loss to Nursulton Ruziboev in his UFC debut. Both fighters bring unconventional styles and unpredictable fight histories, making this one of the most intriguing matchups on the UFC Vegas 109 prelims.

Fighter Comparison

Attribute	Cody Brundage	Eric McConico
Record	11-6-1 (1 NC)	9-3-1
Age	31	35
Height	6’0″	6’0″
Weight	185 lbs	185 lbs
Reach	72″	77″
Gym	FactoryX Muay Thai	MMA Lab
Stance	Orthodox	Southpaw

Striking & Grappling Stats

Category	Brundage	McConico
Significant Strikes/Min	2.23	0.90
Striking Accuracy	52%	38%
Strikes Absorbed/Min	2.90	3.60
Takedowns/15 Min	1.87	0.20
Takedown Accuracy	47%	10%
Takedown Defense	68%	10%
Submission Attempts/15 Min	0.8	0.4

Brundage has the edge in volume, accuracy, and grappling, while McConico relies on timing and power in short bursts.

Recent Fight History

Brundage: Fought Mansur Abdul-Malik to a technical draw after an accidental clash of heads. Landed 30 of 67 strikes and won Round 2 before the stoppage.

McConico: Lost to Ruziboev via TKO in Round 2 but showed grit and distance striking efficiency early in the fight.