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PIERA RODRIGUEZ VS KAY HANSEN FACTS
When is UFC 273? Sunday 10th April, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 273? VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida (US)
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What channel is UFC 273 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 273? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
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PIERA RODRIGUEZ VS KAY HANSEN LOWDOWN
Piera Rodriguez (7-0) makes her debut after a successful audition on the Contender Series last year. She took on Valesca Machado in October winning a unanimous decision extending her unbeaten record which includes five knockouts for a variety of promotions.
In contrasting form, Kay Hansen (7-5) is coming off two unanimous decision losses to Cory McKenna (2020) at strawweight and Jasmine Jasudavicius (2022) up at flyweight. Now, she drops back down to 115 lbs desperate to show the form that sealed an armbar over Jinh Yu Frey (2020) on her debut.
PIERA RODRIGUEZ VS KAY HANSEN PREDICTION
All the pressure is on Hansen here facing a three-fight skid if she loses to the debutant. Rodriguez is full of confidence and buzzing to make her debut and just by looking at the finishes on her record, Hansen has her hands full.
Hansen will be grateful she is fighting someone who is a similar size down at strawweight especially if the fight goes to floor where she can show off her jiu-jitsu. However, this is a bad match-up for her as the Venezuelan is a strong grappler and we expect her to walk Hansen down, shrug off the takedown attempts and even land in top position herself to sway the judges.
Prediction: Rodriguez via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)