Josefine Knutsson vs. Piera Rodriguez – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 63: Covington vs. Buckley is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Josefine “Thunder” Knutsson will take on Piera “La Fiera” Rodriguez in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 63 card.

Knutsson brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 60″ reach. In contrast, Rodriguez, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 63″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 51% striking accuracy, Knutsson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 4.87 per minute. On the other hand, Rodriguez boasts a 47% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.64 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Josefine Knutsson vs. Piera Rodriguez matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Josefine Knutsson is coming in with a 8-0-0 record. Knutsson will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Julia Polastri at UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira in June.

Rodriguez, meanwhile, is coming off a DQ loss against Josefine Knutsson on June 15, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy and holds a 9-2-0 record.

Josefine Knutsson has a orthodox fighting stance with an 60″ reach. The 32-year-old Piera Rodriguez is an orthodox fighter with a 63″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Josefine Knutsson stats

→ Knutsson’s striking accuracy is 51%.
→ Knutsson lands 4.87 significant strikes per minute.
→ Knutsson’s takedown accuracy is 72%.
→ Knutsson’s takedown average is 2 per 15 minutes.
→ Knutsson’s takedown defense is 57%.

Knutsson comes in with 51% striking accuracy, typically landing about 4.87 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Rodriguez fires at 47% accuracy, landing about 3.64 significant strikes per minute. Josefine Knutsson also has a 72% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Rodriguez’s 3.11 takedowns and 66% takedown accuracy.

Piera Rodriguez stats

→ Rodriguez’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Rodriguez lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute.
→ Rodriguez’s takedown accuracy is 41%.
→ Rodriguez’s takedown average is 3.11 per 15 minutes.
→ Rodriguez’s takedown defense is 66%.

Piera spent, on average, 12:31 minutes in the Octagon, and Josefine has an average fight time of 15:00 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an entertaining clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Josefine or Piera? Sound off in the comments.

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