Eric McConico vs Rodolfo Vieira — Fight recap

Eric McConico earned a unanimous decision victory over Rodolfo Vieira on April 25, 2026, after three rounds under referee Kerry Hatley. McConico controlled the wrestling, converting both of his takedown attempts with perfect efficiency while accumulating 54 significant strikes at 52% accuracy.

Vieira landed the fight's only knockdown and connected on 40 significant strikes at a higher 57% clip, but struggled with takedown defense, converting only 4 of 15 attempts. The Brazilian grappler's 6:24 of control time proved insufficient to overcome McConico's superior striking volume and flawless wrestling execution.

McConico's balanced approach—mixing strikes with well-timed takedowns—proved more effective across the three rounds than Vieira's reactive power striking and submission attempts. The victory positions McConico as a rising contender in his weight class with demonstrated versatility.