UFC 251 Predictions

'Thug' Rose was actually handily winning their first meeting for the title before Andrade brutally KO'ed her with one of the most vicious slam finishes in MMA history.

It's all a question of if Rose can avoid Andrade's power for five full rounds, and keep up with the Brazilian's underrated cardio. Jessica has a lot to prove coming off her title loss and will look to decapitate Rose as fast as possible, which should make this one fireworks right out the gate.

People seem to forget that Rose actually bloodied up and dropped 'Pitbull' in their first meeting, and it was only when she initiated a flying kimura that Jessica was able to plant her headfirst into the Octagon mat.

Rose was able to use her long reach to constantly make Andrade miss and tag her with counters as the Brazilian's pressure game was shut down with expert movement and distance management.

25 minutes is a long time to stay away from Andrade's power, but Rose is as smart as they come, and if Joanna could do it with a similar style, Rose is more than capable of doing so. Jessica is always one punch away from changing the tide which will keep things on a knife-edge the entire fight though.

Rose should put on the brilliant performance she did the first time, only this time avoid risky maneuvers to pick Andrade apart on the feet before dropping her and finding the tap on the ground.

Prediction: Namajunas Via Submission