This UFC betting preview for Thug Rose vs Carla Esparza will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats, start time and stream for how to watch UFC 274 fights this weekend. Thug Rose, or Rose Namajunas, will be tasked with defending her title against the “Cookie Monster,” who has won five straight fights.
Rose Namajunas vs Carla Esparza Start Time and UFC 274 Info
UFC 274 — Strawweight Title Bout | Match 2
Rose “Thug” Namajunas (12-4-0, 2 KO, 6 Sub) vs. Carla “Cookie Monster” Esparza (19-6-0, 4 KO, 4 Sub)
Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022
Start Time: This will be the fourth fight on the main card, which begins at 10 PM EST
Venue: Footprint Center — Phoenix, AZ
Coverage: ESPN+
How to Watch UFC 274 Tonight
If you are wondering how to watch UFC 274, it’s easy! The UFC 274 prelims and early prelims will be available to watch for free via ESPN+. Anyone who has an ESPN+ account is already good to go. If you do not have an ESPN+ account, you can click here to get it! Either purchase an ESPN+ account ($6.99) or buy the full Disney+ bundle ($13.99), which includes Disney+ and Hulu — a worthwhile investment.
The packed main card will be available via PPV here. With two title fights, there’s no doubt that UFC 274 is a must-watch event on Saturday night.
Thug Rose vs Carla Esparza Odds & Betting Info
UFC betting odds for UFC 274 are taken from BetUS Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
Rounds Fought:
4.5 — Over: (-165) | Under: (+135)
Method of Victory:
Thug Rose
- KO/TKO or DQ: (+325)
- Submission: (+550)
- Decision: (+160)
Carla Esparza
- KO/TKO or DQ: (+800)
- Submission: (+800)
- Decision: (+255)
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Fighter Comparison
| Thug Rose | NAME | Carla Esparza |
| 12-4-0 | RECORD | 19-6-0 |
| USA | COUNTRY | USA |
| 5-5 | HEIGHT | 5-1 |
| 115 lbs | WEIGHT | 116 lbs |
| 65 in | REACH | 63 in |
| 39.5 in | LEG REACH | 35 in |
| 18% | KO WIN % | 21% |
| 55% | SUB WIN % | 21% |
| 27% | DEC WIN % | 58% |
Thug Rose vs Carla Esparza Betting Trends & Stats
– Thug Rose defeated Zhang Weili, by split decision, in her last fight on Nov. 6, 2021.
– Carla Esparza defeated Yan Xiaonan, by knockout, in her last fight on May 22, 2021.
– Namajunas averages 4.01 significant strikes landed per minute with a 41% accuracy rate.
– Esparza averages 2.34 significant strikes landed per minute with a 43% accuracy rate.
– Namajunas averages 3.88 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 59% defense rate.
– Esparza averages 2.75 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 53% defense rate.
– Namajunas averages 1.78 takedowns per 15 minutes.
– Esparza has a 48% takedown defense rate.
Stats via UFC.com
Thug Rose vs Carla Esparza Prediction
UFC 274 Namajunas-Esparza prediction is from Tapology Fight Predictions.
Winner: Thug Rose (83%)
Method of Victory: Decision (62%)
Thug Rose Highlights
UFC 274 Fight Card | Main Card
Charles Oliveira vs Justin Gaethje — Main Event
Rose Namajunas vs Carla Esparza — Match 2
Michael Chandler vs Tony Ferguson — Match 3
Mauricio Rua vs Ovince Saint Preux — Match 4
Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon — Match 5
UFC 274 Fight Card | Prelims
Randy Brown vs Khaos Williams — Match 6
Francisco Trinaldo vs Danny Roberts — Match 7
Macy Chiasson vs Norma Dumont — Match 8
Brandon Royval vs Matt Schnell — Match 9
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