Josefine Knutsson vs Piera Rodriguez Pick, 12/14/2024 Predictions UFC Tampa Odds
Josefine Knutsson vs Piera Rodriguez
UFC Tampa
Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Josefine Knutsson will battle Piera Rodriguez at UFC Tampa on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The moneyline has Knutsson priced at -230 while Rodriguez is priced at +190.
Josefine "Thunder" Knutsson has a mark of 8-0-0. The 28-year-old steps on the scale at 115 lbs and measures 5'3". The orthodox fighter extends her reach 60". Piera "La Fiera" Rodriguez stands in at 5'3" and weighs in at 115 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 9-2-0. The 32-year-old stretches 63". Concerning significant strikes, Josefine Knutsson is connecting on 4.87 per minute while Piera Rodriguez connects on 3.64 significant strikes per min. Knutsson is connecting on 51% of the significant strikes she attempts while Rodriguez is landing 47%. When it comes to defending in the cage, "Thunder" absorbs 2.07 significant strikes per min while "La Fiera" takes 2.84. Knutsson also defends against 57% of the significant strikes her opponents throw at her while Rodriguez thwarts 58% of the shots thrown.
| UFC Tampa | Josefine Knutsson | Piera Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -230 | +190 |
| Record | 8-0-0 | 9-2-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 15:00 | 12:31 |
| Height | 5'3" | 5'3" |
| Weight | 115 lbs | 115 lbs |
| Reach | 60" | 63" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.87 | 3.64 |
| Striking Accuracy | 51% | 47% |
Concerning takedowns, Josefine Knutsson is not as efficient of a grappler as she takes her opponents to the canvas 2.00 times per 15 min. Knutsson is finishing her takedown attempts on 72% of her tries and stuffing 57% of all takedowns attempted by her opposition. Rodriguez is taking her opponents to the canvas on 41% of the takedowns she attempts and is defending 66% of all takedowns attempted on her. Regarding going for the sub, Knutsson is the lesser skilled of the two fighters by trying 0.3 submissions per 15 min while Rodriguez tries 0.7 submissions per 3 rds.
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In her last bout, Josefine Knutsson went up against Julia Polastri and got a win for the night by unanimous decision in round 3. Polastri landed 86 of 152 total strikes that she let go in that contest. Knutsson ended the night having landed 145 of 271 total strikes. When talking about significant strikes, Polastri landed 64 of 122, which means her percentage was 52%. She ended up landing 38 of 83 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Knutsson landed 50% of her significant strikes by landing 124 of 244. Of all the significant strikes, she connected on 68 of 173 aimed at the head. 67% of the significant strikes connected on by Polastri and 87% of them connected on by Knutsson were done at a distance.
In the last fight for Piera Rodriguez, she squared up with Ariane Carnelossi and ended up losing the fight by a headbutt from Rodriguez in round 2. Carnelossi connected on 75% of the significant strikes she took from distance and Rodriguez connected on 55% of the significant strikes she tried at a distance. Rodriguez landed 49% of the significant strikes she attempted by connecting on 40 of 81. She landed 34 of 73 significant strikes aimed at the head. Carnelossi ended up connecting on 16 of 49 significant strikes in that fight. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, she ended up connecting on 13 of 43 directed at the head. In regard to total strikes that she let go in that contest, Carnelossi ended up landing 46 of 89 and Rodriguez landed 51 of 102 total strikes.
Other bouts on the card to watch out for
Another fight that you're going to want to watch is when Colby Covington encounters Joaquin Buckley. Covington walks into the cage holding a mark of 17-4-0. The 36-year-old will fight at 170 lbs and measures in at 5'11". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 72". Buckley measures 5'10" and records a weight of 170 lbs. The southpaw fighter has a mark of 20-6-0. The 30-year-old stretches 76". When it comes to grappling, Colby Covington gets a takedown 3.79 times per 15 min and Joaquin Buckley takes his opponents to the mat 1.96 times per 15 minutes. When talking about striking, Covington connects on 3.88 strikes per minute and connects on 38% of the strikes that he throws. On the other side of the cage we have Joaquin Buckley, who lands 36% of the strikes that he throws and connects on 4.13 per minute.
Another must see fight on the night is when Billy Quarantillo is set to clash with Cub Swanson. Swanson holds a mark of 29-14-0. The 41-year-old weighs 145 lbs and measures 5'8". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 70". Quarantillo measures in at 5'10" and is weighing in at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this bout with a mark of 18-6-0. The 36-year-old has a wingspan of 70". Regarding takedowns, Cub Swanson stops 63% of the takedowns his opponents try and is taking his opponents to the canvas on 50% of the times he tries. Quarantillo is finishing his takedown tries on 23% of his tries and curbs 61% of takedowns his opponents have tried. In the matter of striking, Swanson is taking 3.86 strikes/minute and he is landing 4.67 per min. Quarantillo, notwithstanding, is taking 5.57 strikes per min and is dealing 7.36 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Piera Rodriguez (+190)
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