UFC 251: Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade 2

Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade 2

Anton Tabuena: If they’re both in top form, (basically the same big question for every fight nowadays) I think Namajunas continues to look the same way she did on the last contest — winning every single exchange, except for that mistake that got her slammed and KO’d. As shown on their first bout, Andrade obviously has better physicality, but Namajunas just has far better skills both on the feet and on the mat. Rose Namajunas by Decision.

Mookie Alexander: Namajunas is the more well-rounded fighter and far more technical fighter. She dominated round one against Andrade but upon rewatch, round two was not nearly as lopsided as I remember it being. Andrade was landing body shots and Rose’s output was starting to slow a bit. Jessica’s physicality is just such a huge factor in virtually all of her fights and it usually determines the end result. I can see a repeat of the first fight where Namajunas is winning, up until she isn’t. Jessica Andrade by TKO, round 3.

Zane Simon: I do worry that Rose will have a bad 3rd round. I don’t think she likes pressure at all. And, even leading up to the TKO last time it felt like it was starting to wear on her. But, That slam KO was so funky and hard to repeat. And until it happened Andrade was still obviously outclassed. The finish might get a bit wild, but Rose Namajunas by decision.