What time is UFC on ESPN 71 Tonight? Souza vs Rodriguez - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Ketlen "Esquentadinha" Souza from Brazil takes on Venezuela's Piera "La Fiera" Rodriguez at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the tournament UFC on ESPN 71. Both competing under the Strawweight category, Souza and Rodriguez are set to bring their A-games as part of the exciting undercard.

Souza, a Carioca Academy fighter born in Manaus, holds 15 wins and last competed against Angela "Overkill" Hill, suffering a split decision loss in February. Renowned for her knockout ability with eight career KOs, Souza faces an opponent equally familiar with rising competition. Rodriguez has delighted Venezuela fans with ten victories, sealing her last outing with a win over Josefine "Little Thunder" Knutsson in December.

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 takes place tonight, August 2, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:00 PM EST. This tournament features a series of exciting fights, with the main event being Tatsuro Taira vs Hyun Sung Park.

One of the undercard matches includes a Strawweight bout between Souza and Rodriguez. Since this is not the main event, the exact start time for this fight can vary depending on how long earlier fights last.

Fans should be aware that ring walk times may change based on the performance of previous bouts. To avoid missing any action, viewers are advised to tune in from the start of the event. For those watching from different countries, it’s important to check local listings or refer to time zone conversions to ensure you catch all the action live.

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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Ketlen Souza vs Piera Rodriguez Betting Odds

Underdog: Ketlen Souza : 3.0 (+205)
Favorite: Piera Rodriguez : 1.4 (-225)

Method of victory	Ketlen Souza	Piera Rodriguez
By KO/TKO or disqualification	12.0 (+1100)	13.0 (+1200)
By decision or technical decision	4.3 (+335)	1.9 (-115)

Piera Rodriguez is the favorite with odds at 1.4 (-225). The betting market believes she has a strong chance of winning. Ketlen Souza is given longer odds at 3.0 (+205), marking her as the underdog. Rodriguez's win by decision: 1.9 (-115), and by KO/TKO/DQ, it's at 13.0 (+1200). Conversely, Souza's decision victory is at 4.3 (+335), with a KO/TKO/DQ at 12.0 (+1100). The odds suggest a higher likely outcome for decisions over knockouts for both fighters.