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Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Rose Namajunas
The first of three massive title fights at Madison Square Garden sees the dominant Joanna Jedrzejczyk line up against Rose Namajunas in the Women's Strawweight division.
Jedrzejczyk is undefeated heading into UFC 217 and it is not unfair to say that she has been head and shoulders above every competitor she has faced so far. Keep an eye out for the most devastating weapon in Jedrzejczyk's arsenal, which is her Muay Thai. These skills have allowed her to become recognised as one of the most accomplished and dangerous strikers in all of MMA.
Rose Namajunas has displayed great ability in patches of her UFC career and is more than worthy of this title shot, her most notable performance being against Paige VanZant and Michelle Waterson. However, many agree that the young fighter still has a few gaps in her defence which Jedrzejczyk will definitely look to exploit.
With Jedrzejczyk's striking ability in mind, it is not unreasonable to say that Namajunas will need to take this fight to the floor to have any significant advantage over the champion. We expect Jedrzejczyk will have tools to avoid a takedown and finish this fight on her feet to claim another impressive victory.
Prediction: Jedrzejczyk via Unanimous Decision
