MMA Preview – Gillian Robertson vs Piera Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN 44
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GILLIAN ROBERTSON VS PIERA RODRIGUEZ FACTS
When is UFC on ESPN 44? Saturday 15th April, 2023 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC on ESPN 44? T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Missouri (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC on ESPN 44? Click here to buy tickets for UFC on ESPN
What channel is UFC on ESPN 44 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC on ESPN 44? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
GILLIAN ROBERTSON VS PIERA RODRIGUEZ LOWDOWN
Gillian Robertson (11-7) drops down to strawweight after extending her record for the most submissions in the flyweight division. She cinched up a rear-naked choke over Mariya Agapova back in September, but she has struggled to build a streak going 8-5 in the UFC.
She is welcomed to the division by Piera Rodriguez (9-0) who is protecting her unbeaten record. She arrived to the octagon after outpointing Valesca Machado (2021) building her hype and she passed the UFC test so far earning unanimous decisions over Kay Hansen and Sam Hughes last year.
GILLIAN ROBERTSON VS PIERA RODRIGUEZ PREDICTION
It will be very interesting to see how Robertson looks after the weight cut to 115 lbs. She only really struggled against the bigger more powerful women at flyweight and will be very strong for this division.
Rodriguez matches up similarly in stature and is also very powerful however, she holds the power in her striking. If Robertson can seal a takedown, it will be a very long night for the Venezuelan.
She also has a suspect gas tank whereas Robertson can grind hard for a full 15 minutes. So, unless Rodriguez can hurt Robertson early, we can see her getting controlled in the second and third round to seal a decision.
Prediction: Robertson via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value bet: Rodriguez to win
