Winner: Josefine Knutsson
Confidence Score: 80Josefine Knutsson has several advantages that suggest she is likely to win this matchup against Piera Rodriguez. Knutsson is currently undefeated with an 8-0 record, which indicates a strong momentum and potential psychological advantage over Rodriguez, who has lost her last two fights. Moreover, Knutsson has a higher significant strike accuracy (52%) compared to Rodriguez (47%), which suggests she may be more effective in striking exchanges.
Additionally, Knutsson's takedown accuracy is significantly superior at 73% compared to Rodriguez's 42%, indicating that Knutsson is likely better at controlling where the fight takes place, especially since Rodriguez has shown vulnerability in grappling exchanges, evident from her recent submission loss. Rodriguez's takedown defense is slightly better at 67% compared to Knutsson's 57%, but given Knutsson’s superior takedown accuracy, she might still have a strong chance of scoring takedowns if she chooses so.
While both fighters have a similar reach, Knutsson's undefeated streak and stronger recent performances provide a solid foundation for her to continue her winning ways. The difference in their momentum, along with Knutsson showing more technical precision in striking and grappling, suggests a higher likelihood of her coming out victorious.
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