UFC on ESPN 71: Souza vs Rodriguez - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Ketlen Souza, known for her aggressive style, faces Piera Rodriguez in a Strawweight contest at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Both fighters aim to secure a vital victory on August 2 at the UFC on ESPN 71 event.

Ketlen Souza turned pro in 2015, building an impressive record with a powerful knockout rate. She recently lost to Angela Hill by split decision. Facing Rodriguez, Souza will draw from her experience against aggressive opponents as she looks for redemption.

Piera Rodriguez turned pro in 2018 with relentless determination. She recently won against Josefine Lindgren Knutsson by unanimous decision and remains focused on extending her winning streak. This fight promises intense energy as both experienced fighters look to dominate.

What time is Ketlen Souza vs Piera Rodriguez fight

Live coverage for the Ketlen Souza vs Piera Rodriguez main card will start at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Ketlen Souza vs Piera Rodriguez Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	06:00 PM	07:00 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	03:00 PM	04:00 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025	10:00 PM	11:00 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025	09:00 AM	10:00 AM

The UFC on ESPN 71 event will take place on August 02, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:00 PM EST. This tournament features a strawweight bout between Souza and Rodriguez as part of the undercard. The main event will see Tatsuro Taira face off against Hyun Sung Park.

The start time for the fights may vary because the duration of earlier matches can affect when each fight begins. Fans should be aware that ring walk times can change depending on how long the undercard bouts last.

For those watching from different locations, it's important to check your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any action. Adjust your viewing schedule accordingly based on the start time of 07:00 PM EST.

Fighters Details

Ketlen Souza

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 157 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Total Fights: 20
Record: 15 / 5 / 0

Piera Rodriguez

Nationality: Venezuela
Height: 160 cm
Weight: 52.2 kg
Total Fights: 12
Record: 10 / 2 / 0

Ketlen Souza faces Piera Rodriguez in a Strawweight bout at UFC on ESPN 71.

Ketlen Souza, hailing from Brazil, holds a fight record of 15 wins and 5 losses. She has secured 8 victories by knockout. Her recent split decision loss to Angela Hill demonstrates her competitive spirit against a well-experienced opponent with more wins than losses.

Piera Rodriguez, from Venezuela, brings 10 wins and 2 losses to the cage with notable knockout prowess capturing 5 wins via knockout forms integrity fighter stance post defeating aggressive opposition such as Josefine Lindgren Knutsson projecting confidence through highlights carried USC expectations firmly.

Ketlen Souza vs Piera Rodriguez Betting Odds

Underdog: Ketlen Souza : 2.9 (+190)
Favorite: Piera Rodriguez : 1.5 (-200)

Method of victory	Ketlen Souza	Piera Rodriguez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	11.0 (+1000)	14.0 (+1300)
By decision or technical decision	4.1 (+310)	1.9 (-110)

How and where to watch the Ketlen Souza vs Piera Rodriguez Fight

You can watch Ketlen Souza vs Piera Rodriguez via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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