Piera Rodriguez vs. Ketlen Souza UFC Fight Night Picks
Tatsuro Taira was supposed to fight Amir Albazi in the main event of UFC Vegas 108, but Albazi had to withdraw due to not being medically cleared. The UFC and Nevada Athletic Commission did not clear him, and the commission made the call for his safety. Hyun Sung Park is stepping in to fight Taira, on about a week's notice, in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Below are our UFC Fight Night picks for Piera Rodriguez vs. Ketlen Souza.
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UFC Fight Night Picks & Predictions: Piera Rodriguez vs. Ketlen Souza
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Piera Rodriguez (-225) vs. Ketlen Souza (+185)
The first fight of the night is a women's strawweight matchup between up-and-coming fighters. Piera Rodriguez is 3-2 in the UFC, while Ketlen Souza is 2-2. Both women have fought some stiff competition in their short time in the UFC. Souza has some quick hands with solid boxing. She lands 4.92 and absorbs 4.46 significant strikes per minute.
Rodriguez is a wrestler but does not threaten submissions on the mat. She averages 4.06 takedowns landed per 15 minutes, while Souza has a 64% defense rate. Souza must defend takedowns in this fight, and I think she will. She should also return to her feet if taken down. I think it is a close fight, but Souza has a solid chance of winning on the scorecards and provides good value.
Bet: Ketlen Souza Moneyline (+185)