Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Yazmin Jauregui of Mexico (red gloves) fights Ketlen Souza of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

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Piera Rodriguez vs Ketlen Souza Preview, Predictions And MMA Betting Odds

Get to know the betting odds, predictions and picks for the upcoming Piera Rodriguez vs Ketlen Souza fight at UFC Vegas 108!

The women’s strawweight division has become a proving ground for hungry fighters from around the world. Every weekend brings new faces ready to climb the ladder toward championship gold. Saturday’s UFC Vegas 108 showcases this international flavor perfectly, with two fighters representing different continents but sharing similar dreams.

Venezuela’s Piera Rodriguez meets Brazil’s Ketlen Souza in what promises to be an action packed affair. Both women have experienced the ups and downs of UFC life, tasting victory and defeat while learning valuable lessons along the way. Rodriguez carries momentum from her recent decision win, while Souza looks to bounce back from a tough loss to veteran Angela Hill. These kinds of matchups often produce fireworks because both fighters know another setback could spell trouble for their UFC futures.

Piera Rodriguez vs Ketlen Souza Preview

Piera Rodriguez stands at 5’3″ with a 63.5 inch reach. ‘La Fiera’ throws 3.40 significant strikes per minute while landing 48% of her attempts. Her defensive game shines brighter than her offense as she absorbs only 2.63 strikes per minute and defends 57% of incoming attacks. Rodriguez has also developed solid wrestling skills, averaging 4.06 takedowns per fight with an impressive 51% success rate. Her takedown defense sits at 66%, showing she can stuff most opponents’ attempts to bring her down.

Ketlen Souza presents a completely different puzzle for Rodriguez to solve. The Brazilian fighter nicknamed throws volume, launching 4.92 significant strikes per minute. Her accuracy rate of 59% means she connects more often than Rodriguez, but she also absorbs more punishment at 4.46 strikes per minute. Souza’s defensive striking needs work at just 51%, leaving her open for counters. Her wrestling game stays limited with only 0.43 takedown attempts per fight, though she defends 64% of takedown attempts against her.

Piera Rodriguez vs Ketlen Souza MMA Betting Odds

Fanduel has installed Piera Rodriguez as a solid favorite at -215. Meanwhile Ketlen Souza sits as the underdog at +180. These odds suggest Rodriguez to be the victor, which seems reasonable given her recent form and stylistic advantages.

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The odds for the fight going the distance have also come out. The probability of the fight ending before the final bell is lower and the odds (+215) reflect that. The odds for the fight seeing the judges scorecards stand at -290.

Piera Rodriguez vs Ketlen Souza Predictions And Picks

Piera Rodriguez’s superior defensive metrics and takedown game give her multiple paths to victory. Katlen Souza will have moments of success when she can force exchanges, but Rodriguez’s experience managing difficult situations should keep her out of serious trouble.

The Venezuelan fighter’s best strategy involves mixing in takedowns to disrupt Souza’s rhythm while picking her spots on the feet. Souza needs to press the action early and often, hoping to overwhelm Rodriguez with volume before her own gas tank empties. However, Rodriguez’s ability to grind out rounds and steal late moments on the scorecards makes her the safer pick.

If we bet on the fight, we are going with Piera Rodriguez to win the fight via unanimous decision.

(Image Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie – Imagn Images)

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