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 14 December 2024

Josefine Knutsson is scheduled to fight Piera Rodriguez at UFC Tampa on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Moneyline has Knutsson priced at -230, while Rodriguez is priced at +190.

Josefine “Thunder” Knutsson has a grade of 8-0-0. The 28-year-old steps on the scales at 115 lbs and measures 5’3″. The orthodox fighter extends his reach 60″. Piera “La Fiera” Rodriguez stands 5’3″ and weighs 115 lbs. The orthodox fighter enters the cage with a record of 9-2-0. The 32-year-old stretches 63″. In terms of significant strikes, Josefine Knutsson connects at 4.87 per minute, while Piera Rodriguez connects at 3.64 significant strikes per minute. Knutsson connects on 51% of the significant strikes she attempts, while Rodriguez lands 47%. When it comes to defending in the cage, “Thunder” absorbs 2.07 significant strikes per inning. min, while “La Fiera” takes 2.84. Knutsson also defends against 57% of the significant strikes thrown at her by her opponents, while Rodriguez thwarts 58% of the shots thrown.

In terms of takedowns, Josefine Knutsson is not as effective as a grappler as she takes her opponents to the canvas 2.00 times per fight. 15 minutes Knutsson is finishing her takedown attempts on 72% of her attempts and stopping 57% of all takedowns attempted by her opponent. Rodriguez takes her opponents to the canvas on 41% of the takedowns she attempts and defends 66% of all takedowns attempted on her. In terms of going for the submission, Knutsson is the least proficient of the two fighters, attempting 0.3 submissions per fight. 15 min., while Rodriguez attempts 0.7 submissions per 3rds.

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In her last fight, Josefine Knutsson went up against Julia Polastri and got a win of the night by unanimous decision in round 3. Polastri landed 86 of 152 total strikes that she landed in that contest. Knutsson ended the night having landed 145 of 271 total strikes. Speaking of significant strikes, Polastri landed 64 of 122, meaning her percentage was 52%. She ended up landing 38 of 83 significant strikes aimed at the head. In terms of opponent stats, Knutsson landed 50% of her significant strikes by landing 124 of 244. Of all significant strikes, she connected on 68 of 173 aimed to the head. 67% of the significant strikes associated with Polastri and 87% of those associated with Knutsson were done from distance.

In the last fight for Piera Rodriguez, she squared off with Ariane Carnelossi and ended up losing the fight with a head kick from Rodriguez in round 2. Carnelossi connected on 75% of the significant strikes she took from distance and Rodriguez connected on 55% of significant attacks she attempted at a distance. Rodriguez landed 49% of the significant strikes she attempted, 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 game. Looking at the considerable strike accuracy, she ended up connecting on 13 of 43 aimed at the head. In terms of total strikes that she landed in that contest, Carnelossi ended up landing 46 of 89 and Rodriguez landed 51 of 102 total strikes.

Other matches on the card to watch out for

Another match you will want to watch is when Colby Covington meets Joaquin Buckley. Covington enters the cage with 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 stands 5’10” and checks in at 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 fight. 15 min, and Joaquin Buckley takes his opponents to the mat 1.96 times per 15 minutes. Speaking of hitting, Covington is connecting at 3.88 strikes per minute and is connecting on 38% of the strikes he throws. On the other side of the cage, we have Joaquin Buckley, who is landing 36% of the strikes he throws and connecting at 4.13 per minute.

Another match to watch on the night is when Billy Quarantillo will clash with Cub Swanson. Swanson has a 29-14-0 mark. The 41-year-old weighs 145 lbs and stands 5’8″. The orthodox fighter has a reach of 70″. Quarantillo stands 5’10” and weighs 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter enters this fight with a mark of 18-6-0. The 36-year-old has a 70″ wingspan. In terms of takedowns, Cub Swanson stops 63% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and takes his opponents to the canvas 50% of the times he tries. Quarantillo finishes his takedown attempts on 23% of his attempts and stops 61% of takedowns attempted by his opponents. In terms of hitting, Swanson is taking 3.86 strikes/minute and he is landing 4.67 per. Despite taking 5.57 strikes per minute, Quarantillo gives up 7.36 per minute.

Who will win tonight’s UFC fight against the spread?

Guy Bruhn’s Pick: Take Piera Rodriguez (+190)

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