Rodolfo Vieira vs Eric McConico Pick, 04/25/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 116 Odds
Rodolfo Vieira vs Eric McConico
UFC Vegas 116
Meta APEX in Las Vegas
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Rodolfo Vieira will enter the Octagon against Eric McConico at UFC Vegas 116 on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The moneyline has Vieira at -300 while McConico is coming in at +250.
Rodolfo Vieira looks to add a win to his record of 11-4-0. The 36-year-old will fight at 185 lbs and measures in at 6'0". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 73". Eric McConico measures 6'0" and records a weight of 185 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this fight holding a mark of 10-4-1. The 35-year-old stretches 77". With respect to significant strikes, Rodolfo Vieira is connecting on 3.55 per min and Eric McConico is connecting on 2.61 significant strikes per min. Vieira lands 53% of the significant strikes he attempts while McConico is landing 43%. When it comes to defending themselves, Vieira takes 4.38 significant strikes per minute and McConico allows 3.23. Vieira also deflects 49% of the significant strikes his opponents throw at him while McConico is able to curb 46% of the shots thrown his way.
| UFC Vegas 116 | Rodolfo Vieira | Eric McConico |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -300 | +250 |
| Record | 11-4-0 | 10-4-1 |
| Average Fight Time | 9:59 | 10:44 |
| Height | 6'0" | 6'0" |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 185 lbs |
| Reach | 73" | 77" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.55 | 2.61 |
| Striking Accuracy | 53% | 43% |
Concerning wrestling, Rodolfo Vieira is the more productive grappler as he scores a takedown 2.70 times per 3 rounds. Vieira is getting his opponent to the mat on 21% of his attempts and is stopping 75% of all takedown tries against him. McConico is finishing his takedowns on 10% of the takedowns he tries and defending 64% of takedowns his opponents have attempted. Regarding going for the sub, Vieira is the more experienced of the two fighters by attempting 0.9 submissions per 3 rounds while McConico looks to get 0.4 submissions per 3 rds.
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In his last appearance in the Octagon, Rodolfo Vieira squared up with Bo Nickal and walked away in defeat by way of a kick to the head in round 3. Nickal landed 94 of 143 total strikes attempted in that fight. Vieira finished this fight landing 31 of 71 total strikes. In the category of significant strikes, Nickal ended up landing 77 of 121, which means his percentage was 63%. He ended up landing 56 of 93 significant strikes to the head. On the other side of the cage, Vieira ended up landing 37% of his significant strikes by sticking 24 of 64. Of all the significant strikes, he connected on 7 of 38 pointed at the head. 83% of the significant strikes landed by Nickal and 95% of them connected on by Vieira were thrown at a distance.
In the last fight for Eric McConico, he squared up with Baisangur Susurkaev and wound up walking away in defeat by way of a punch to the head in round 3. Susurkaev connected on 79% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance while McConico ended up connecting on 67% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. McConico connected on 49% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 53 of 107. He ended up connecting on 28 of 81 significant strikes aimed at the head. Susurkaev connected on 53 of 88 significant strikes in that fight. Of all the significant strikes, he ended up landing 20 of 52 aimed at the head. In relation to the total strikes thrown in this fight, Susurkaev landed 105 of 143 and McConico ended up connecting on 90 of 150 of the strikes he threw in total.
Other fights on the card to watch
Another fight to keep an eye on is when Jackson McVey opposes Sedriques Dumas. McVey has a mark of 6-2-0. The 27-year-old weighs 185 lbs and stands 6'4". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 77". Dumas measures in at 6'2" and is fighting at 185 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a victory to his career total of 10-4-0 (1 NC). The 30-year-old extends his reach 79". Regarding grappling, Jackson McVey takes his opponents to the canvas 0.90 times per 15 min while Sedriques Dumas is averaging a takedown 1.34 times per 15 min. When it comes to striking, McVey connects for an average of 5.87 strikes per min and is connecting on 68% of the strikes that he attempts. Joining him in the Octagon is Sedriques Dumas, who lands 44% of the strikes he has thrown and connects for an average of 2.00 per minute.
If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Cody Durden is set to take on Jafel Filho. Filho will be looking to add a victory to his record of 17-4-0. The 32-year-old weighs in at 125 lbs and measures in at 5'7". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 68". Durden measures 5'7" and is fighting at 125 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the cage with a record of 17-10-1. The 35-year-old has an arm span of 67". Concerning wrestling, Jafel Filho prevents 66% of his opponents' takedown tries and is scoring a takedown on 45% of his attempts. Durden is finishing his takedown tries on 46% of his attempts and is able to defend against 60% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. In the matter of striking, Filho is absorbing 1.62 strikes per minute and he lands 1.85 strikes/minute. Durden, in contrast, is taking 4.19 strikes per min and deals 3.34 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Eric McConico (+250)
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