It\u2019s not often that long-time rivals in the UFC show respect to each other in the lead-up to an important fight. Case in point, Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington, whose hatred for each other knows no bounds.<\/p>\n
However, former UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk gave major props to her rival Rose Namajunas ahead of UFC 274.<\/p>\n
\u2018Thug\u2019 Rose is set to compete in the co-main event of the card and she\u2019ll defend her belt against inaugural champion Carla Esparza. \u2018The Cookie Monster\u2019 came out on top in their first outing, but Namajunas is favored now given her recent success.<\/p>\n
Read More: \u2018You Don\u2019t Really Think Anybody Is On Your Level\u2019- Rose Namajunas Makes a Shocking Admission About Carla Esparza Before UFC 274<\/a><\/p>\n Rival Joanna Jedrzejczyk went on record with MMA Fighting to give her prediction for the fight and her pick may surprise some fans.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t like predictions but I think Rose Namajunas first-round finish,\u201d <\/em>Jedrzejczyk told MMA Fighting<\/a>. \u201cYou know I see Carla Esparza shooting and Rose defending the takedown and submitting her. But her footwork and her strikes are so crispy and juicy and [Rose] can knock her out [as well].”<\/em><\/p>\nJoanna Jedrzejczyk predicts UFC 274’s Rose Namajunas vs Carla Esparza bout<\/h2>\n