Match Analysis: Eric McConico vs Cody Brundage – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-08-09
• Time: 8:00 PM UTC
• Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Game Overview

A middleweight contest featuring Eric McConico (9-3-1) and Cody Brundage (11-6-1), both standing 6'0" and weighing 185 lbs. Brundage fights orthodox with a 72" reach, McConico is a southpaw with a 77" reach advantage. Brundage has a higher significant strike accuracy and lower absorption per minute, while McConico has better significant strike defense percentage.

Key Factors to Consider

• Brundage has a more active and accurate striking approach, landing 2.23 significant strikes per minute at 52% accuracy compared to McConico's 0.90 strikes per minute at 38%. McConico shows a slight edge in defensive strike absorption (52%) over Brundage (46%).
• No recorded previous matchups between the two fighters.
• No public information or recent injury reports affecting either fighter prior to the bout.
• Fight taking place at UFC Apex, a neutral site favoring neither fighter; McConico is older (35) versus younger Brundage (31), potentially impacting stamina.
• Brundage appears motivated to improve his winning consistency after an 11-6-1 record; McConico’s fewer fights may add unpredictability but less recent activity might impact sharpness.

Odds and Predictions

Category	Odds	Prediction	Confidence
Moneyline	Brundage -160 / McConico +140	Cody Brundage	★★★★☆ 72%
Over/under	Over 1.5 (+115) / Under 1.5 (-135)	Under 1.5 rounds	★★★☆☆ 68%

Top EV Betting Odds

Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.

Market	EV Pick
Moneyline	Cody Brundage -3%
Spread	N/A
Over/Under	Under 1.5 18%

🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 1.5 at 18% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 24.8% (Kelly Criterion)

Predicted Outcome

Cody Brundage to win on the moneyline

Predicted Score: Cody Brundage wins by decision or late stoppage before Round 2

Match Analysis: Nursultan Ruziboev vs Eric McConico – Prediction

Match Details

• Date: 2025-02-23
• Time: 11:45 PM UTC
• Location: Seattle, Washington

Game Overview

Nursultan Ruziboev and Eric McConico are set to face off in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night 252. Ruziboev is favored with odds of -275, indicating a strong favorite status. McConico, with odds of +235, is considered the underdog.

Key Factors to Consider

• Nursultan Ruziboev has shown strong skills in his previous fights, which may give him an edge over Eric McConico. McConico has a record of 6-2-1, with three wins by KO, two by submission, and one by decision.
• There is no prior head-to-head match between Ruziboev and McConico, making this a first encounter.
• No significant injury reports have been noted for either fighter.
• The fight being in Seattle might not significantly impact either fighter, as both are accustomed to competing in various environments.
• Both fighters are highly motivated, with Ruziboev looking to maintain his winning streak and McConico aiming to upset the favorite.

Odds and Predictions

Category	Odds	Prediction	Confidence
Moneyline	-275 for Ruziboev, +235 for McConico	Nursultan Ruziboev	★★★★☆ 70%
Spread	Not available	Nursultan Ruziboev	★★★☆☆ 65%
Over_under	Over 1.5: -115, Under 1.5: -115	Over 1.5	★★★☆☆ 55%

Predicted Outcome

Nursultan Ruziboev is likely to win due to his favored status and strong past performances.

Predicted Score: Decision or late-round finish in favor of Ruziboev.