Cody Brundage vs Eric McConico — Fight recap

Eric McConico defeated Cody Brundage via split decision after three rounds on August 9, 2025, in a closely contested matchup. Brundage landed the more significant strikes, connecting on 31 of 65 attempts (47%) compared to McConico's 26 of 72 (36%), and controlled the cage for 5:28 versus McConico's 3:12.

The decisive factor appeared to be Brundage's wrestling aggression—he attempted seven takedowns and succeeded on three—but McConico's defensive wrestling and cleaner striking combinations on the feet swayed the judges' cards in his favor. McConico landed 18 head strikes and seven body strikes despite lower overall volume, suggesting he made his limited output count.

The split decision reflects the fight's competitive nature, with judges disagreeing on whether Brundage's control time and takedown activity outweighed McConico's striking efficiency and cage management.