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Falls apart after fast start Vieira lost to Eric McConico via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact It was a classic case of a fighter starting out on fire before badly gassing out and handing a victory away. Vieira, who is now 36 years old, landed a knockdown and four takedowns in Round 1. Yet McConico somehow survived and that was basically all it took for Rodolfo to come up on the short end of a unanimous decision. He failed on all six of his takedowns over the course of the final two rounds, while McConico mixed in a handful of big shots here and there. The Brazilian is 1-3 in his last four fights dating back to February 2025 and is trending in the wrong direction.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Nickal redeems himself with knockout win against Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322 Bo Nickal is back in the win column following a vicious knockout win at UFC 322.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • SPORTSNETPITTSBURGH.COM

Brutally finished in New York City Vieira lost to Bo Nickal via KO (head kick) at 2:24 of Round 3 at UFC 322 on Saturday in New York City.

Impact The finish was brutal, but Vieira was well on his way to losing a decision had he not been put away. Facing an all-world wrestler in Nickal, Rodolfo allowed the first two takedowns of his UFC run. He allowed just 1:28 worth of control time in the process, but he was dominated on the feet throughout, so the lack of control time didn't exactly help his cause, nor did the failed he failed on all six of his takedown attempts. As Joe Rogan correctly pointed out on the broadcast, Vieira is very strong and obviously an elite submission specialist, but he's heavy on his feet and doesn't move well. He's going to struggle mightily in prolonged striking exchanges. The 36-year-old Brazilian has alternated wins and losses in his last four fights.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 322: Bo Nickal full media day interview UFC 322 fighter Bo Nickal spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his middleweight preliminary card bout vs. Rodolfo Vieira

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC 322: Rodolfo Vieira full media day interview UFC 322 fighter Rodolfo Vieira spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his middleweight preliminary card bout vs. Bo Nickal

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

"Guy hasn't earned his stripes yet" - Darren Till calls Bo Nickal's main-card push 'unearned' compared to veterans Darren Till recently questioned the Bo Nickal vs. Rodolfo Vieira fight being placed higher than the Leon Edwards vs.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Next bout booked Vieira will face Bo Nickal in a middleweight bout at UFC 322 in New York City on Nov. 15, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Vieira bested Tresean Gore via unanimous decision back in August, and will be looking for his second straight win and his seventh overall victory in the UFC, as the fighter currently sits at 6-3. He gives up an inch of height and three inches of reach to Nickal, who is also coming off a victory that got him back in the win column.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defeats heavy opponent Vieira defeated Tresean Gore via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday.

Impact Vieira was facing an opponent 3.5 pounds overweight for this one, but it ended up not mattering in the slightest. He only was successful on one of his 14 takedowns attempts, but Vieira made up for it in the striking department -- something he isn't necessarily known for. Gore had no answers, as Vieira doubled his significant striking totals in each of the final two frames, sweeping the scorecards in the eyes of two of the three judges. It was a much needed victory on the heels of a February loss to Andre Petroski. Viera has now one three of his last four dating back to April of 2023.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodolfo Vieira reflects on first career decision win vs. Tresean Gore | UFC Vegas 108 UFC on ESPN 71 winner Rodolfo Vieira talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Tresean Go...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Opponent heavy for fight Vieira will fight a heavy Tresean Gore at UFC Vegas 108 on Saturday, MMA Junkie reports.

Impact Gore missed the UFC's middleweight limit by 3.5 pounds, and he will give 25 percent of his purse to Vieira. He will look to get back to winning ways after getting a decision loss to Andre Petroski in February.

AUGUST 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes on Gore in August Vieira will take on Tresean Gore in a middleweight matchup at UFC Vegas 108 on August 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Vieira has accumulated a 5-3 record since joining the UFC in 2019, most recently falling to Andre Petroski via decision in February -- a fight in which the overall striking numbers were quite close. He now draws Gore, who is 2-3 and coming off a loss of his own, getting finished by Marco Tulio in April. Vieira has the advantage in the striking numbers, both offensively and defensively, in addition to sporting a higher takedown volume and superior takedown defense. He'll be giving up two inches in reach.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rodolfo Vieira expected UFC Fight Night 236 win over Armen Petrosyan: 'I knew if I put him down, I would finish him' Rodolfo Vieira reflects on his submission win over Armen Petrosyan at UFC Fight Night 236.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC Fight Night 236 bonuses: Rodolfo Vieira gets extra $50,000 for new company record The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including one to a new company record-holder.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rodolfo Vieira says he capitalized on Cody Brundage's mistake for submission at UFC Fight Night 223 Rodolfo Vieira submitted Cody Brundage at UFC Fight Night 223 in Las Vegas for his first win in nearly two years.

MAY 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Rodolfo Vieira says he capitalized on Cody Brundage's mistake for submission at UFC Fight Night 223 Rodolfo Vieira submitted Cody Brundage at UFC Fight Night 223 in Las Vegas for his first win in nearly two years.

MAY 1, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Rodolfo Vieira plans to cut back on takedown attempts at UFC Fight Night 223 Rodolfo Vieira won’t try for “1,000 takedowns” against Cody Brundage at UFC Fight Night 223, but expects a finish on the ground.

APRIL 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rodolfo Vieira plans to cut back on takedown attempts at UFC Fight Night 223 Rodolfo Vieira won’t try for “1,000 takedowns” against Cody Brundage at UFC Fight Night 223, but expects a finish on the ground.

APRIL 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM