Gillian Robertson vs Piera Rodriguez Pick, 4/15/2023 Predictions UFC Kansas City Odds
Gillian Robertson vs Piera Rodriguez
UFC Kansas City
T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Gillian Robertson will battle Piera Rodriguez at UFC Kansas City on Saturday, April 15, 2023. The opening line has Robertson coming in at -115 while Rodriguez is priced at -105.
Gillian "The Savage" Robertson looks to add a victory to her total of 11-7-0. The 27-year-old records a weight of 115 lbs and measures in at 5'5". The orthodox fighter reaches 63". Piera "La Fiera" Rodriguez comes in at 5'3" and steps on the scale at 115 lbs. The orthodox fighter has a record of 9-0-0. The 30-year-old reaches 63". When talking about significant strikes, Gillian Robertson lands 2.28 per minute and Piera Rodriguez is landing 3.91 significant strikes per minute. Robertson lands 48% of the significant strikes she attempts while Rodriguez lands 47%. In terms of defending themselves, "The Savage" absorbs 2.93 significant strikes per min while "La Fiera" takes 3.02. Robertson also deflects 49% of the significant strikes her opponents attempt and Rodriguez is able to thwart 60% of the shots thrown.
| UFC Kansas City | Gillian Robertson | Piera Rodriguez |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -115 | -105 |
| Record | 11-7-0 | 9-0-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 9:22 | 15:00 |
| Height | 5'5" | 5'3" |
| Weight | 115 lbs | 115 lbs |
| Reach | 63" | 63" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 2.28 | 3.91 |
| Striking Accuracy | 48% | 47% |
In terms of grappling, Gillian Robertson is not as effective of a wrestler as she is able to score a takedown 2.59 times per 3 rounds. Robertson is finishing her takedown attempts on 41% of the times she tries and stopping 28% of the takedowns her opponents try. Rodriguez is scoring a takedown on 39% of the takedowns she tries and stopping 77% of all takedowns attempted on her. Regarding submissions, Robertson is the more apt fighter by trying 1.0 sub per 3 rounds while Rodriguez attempts 0.4 submissions per 15 minutes.
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In her last fight, Gillian Robertson squared up with Mariya Agapova and took home the win by way of rear naked choke in round 2. Agapova ended up landing 84 of 107 total strikes that she let go in that fight. Robertson walked away from this fight having landed 7 of 20 total strikes. When it comes to significant strikes, Agapova ended up landing 39 of 58, giving her a percentage of 67%. She landed 36 of 53 significant strikes to the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Robertson landed 28% of her significant strikes by sticking 4 of 14. Out of those significant strikes, she was 0 of 5 to the head. 23% of the significant strikes landed by Agapova and 100% of them connected on by Robertson were done at a distance.
In the last fight for Piera Rodriguez, she battled Sam Hughes and wound up getting the win by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Hughes connected on 79% of her significant strikes at distance while Rodriguez ended up landing 56% of the significant strikes she attempted at distance. Rodriguez ended up landing 51% of the significant strikes she attempted by connecting on 83 of 160. She connected on 32 of 101 significant strikes directed at the head. Hughes ended up landing 69 of 155 significant strikes in that contest. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, she ended up landing 55 of 135 aimed at the head. Regarding the total strikes thrown in this fight, Hughes ended up landing 78 of 164 while Rodriguez ended up landing 89 of 166 of the strikes she threw in total.
Other fights to keep an eye on
Another fight to keep an eye on is when Max Holloway battles Arnold Allen. Holloway steps into the cage with a mark of 23-7-0. The 31-year-old records a weight of 145 lbs and stands in at 5'11". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 69". Allen stands 5'8" and is fighting at 145 lbs. The southpaw fighter steps into the Octagon holding a record of 19-1-0. The 29-year-old has a wingspan of 70". When it comes to wrestling, Max Holloway gets his opposition to the mat 0.29 times per 3 rounds while Arnold Allen scores a takedown 1.35 times per 3 rounds. Regarding striking, Holloway lands 7.24 strikes/min and is connecting on 47% of the strikes that he attempts. On the other side of the cage you've got Arnold Allen, who lands 42% of the strikes he attempts and lands 3.40 per minute.
One more can't miss bout is when Billy Quarantillo is set to battle Edson Barboza. Barboza will be looking to add a victory to his career record of 22-11-0. The 37-year-old is fighting at 145 lbs and measures in at 5'11". The orthodox fighter stretches 75". Quarantillo stands 5'10" and steps on the scale at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter holds a record of 17-4-0. The 34-year-old extends his reach 70". Concerning wrestling, Edson Barboza thwarts 75% of his opponents' takedown tries and is finishing his takedown attempts on 44% of his attempts. Quarantillo is taking his opponents to the mat on 24% of his tries and thwarts 58% of all takedown tries against him. With regard to striking, Barboza absorbs 4.10 strikes per min while he connects on 3.96 strikes per minute. Quarantillo, in contrast, is taking 5.72 strikes per min and is dishing out 7.88 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take Gillian Robertson (-115)
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