The opening fight of the UFC Vegas 114 card this Saturday will feature a women’s strawweight rematch between Piera Rodriguez and Sam Hughes at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
With only two losses in her pro record and the victory in their first meeting, Rodriguez is going to be the betting favorite with -150 UFC odds; meanwhile, Hughes will be the slight betting underdog with +125 odds.
UFC Vegas 114: Piera Rodriguez vs. Sam Hughes 2 Fight Odds
- Piera Rodriguez: -150
- Sam Hughes: +125
UFC Vegas114: Piera Rodriguez vs Sam Hughes 2: Tale of the Tape
| Piera Rodriguez | Sam Hughes | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 33 |
| Height | 5’3” | 5’5” |
| Reach | 63.5 inches | 64 inches |
| Leg Reach | 36 inches | 36 inches |
| Record | 11-2 | 11-6 |
| Fighting Style | Striker | Freestyle |
| Finishing Rate | 45% | 55% |
UFC Vegas 114: Piera Rodriguez vs. Sam Hughes 2: Prediction
I predict a unanimous decision and repeat win for Rodriguez over Hughes, because I see her employing the same fight strategy in this second meeting. Rodriguez previously successfully frustrated Hughes with her accurate strikes and takedowns.
Rodriguez baited Hughes several times during their first bout, as she landed several strikes and when Hughes tried to land her own, she attempted a takedown. This successfully broke Hughes’ rhythm, forcing her to defend ground-and-pound strikes and submission attempts.
Piera Rodriguez’s Recent Fight Results
Rodriguez was the LFA champion before joining Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021. She scored a unanimous decision against Valesca Machado to earn a UFC roster spot. Since her octagon debut, she has recorded four wins (Kay Hansen, Hughes, Josefine Knutsson, and Ketlen Souza) and two losses (Gillian Robertson and Ariane Carnelossi).
Sam Hughes’ Recent Fight Results
Hughes is a six-year UFC veteran and has won four of her past five fights. Her wins during this stretch have come against Jaqueline Amorim, Viktoriia Dudakova, Stephanie Luciano, and Shauna Bannon, with a loss to Yazmin Jauregui.
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