The women’s strawweight fight between Talita Alencar and Piera Rodriguez will be part of the UFC Vegas 123 card on Saturday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Both are currently riding a three-fight win streak, but Alencar heads into the match as the betting underdog with +240 UFC odds, while Rodriguez is going to be the betting favorite with -300 odds.
UFC Vegas 123: Talita Alencar vs. Piera Rodriguez Fight Odds
- Talita Alencar: +240
- Piera Rodriguez: -300
UFC Vegas 123: Talita Alencar vs. Piera Rodriguez: Tale of the Tape
| Talita Alencar | Piera Rodriguez | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 36 | 33 |
| Height | 5’1” | 5’3” |
| Reach | 58.5 inches | 63.5 inches |
| Leg Reach | 35 inches | 36 inches |
| Record | 8-1-1 | 12-2 |
| Fighting Style | Grappler | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 50% | 42% |
UFC Vegas 123: Talita Alencar vs. Piera Rodriguez: Prediction
I predict a decision win for Rodriguez over Alencar because she’s the more well-rounded fighter. Though he’s more of a striker, Rodriguez is also a very opportunistic grappler who uses chain wrestling to take the fight down to the mat.
But her main weapon is her powerful punches via extended combinations. She often catches opponents off guard with these combinations. Even though Alencar is the better grappler and submission specialist, I still think Rodriguez can defend several takedowns.
Another major factor is Rodriguez’s constant forward pressure, which makes opponents uncomfortable. This pressure could force shots out of Alencar, and Rodriguez can counter sharply.
Talita Alencar’s Recent Fight Results
Alencar entered the UFC via Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2023. Since then, she has competed in five fights under the promotion, racking up wins over Rayanne dos Santos, Vanessa Demopoulos, Ariane Carnelossi, and Julia Polastri, and losing to Stephanie Luciano.
Piera Rodriguez’s Recent Fight Results
Rodriguez was also a product of Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021. But in her last five appearances inside the octagon, she has recorded three wins (Josefine Knutsson, Kelten Souza, and Sam Hughes) and absorbed two losses (Gillian Robertson and Carnelossi).
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