MMA Preview – Karol Rosa vs Joselyne Edwards at UFC Vegas 18
KAROL ROSA VS JOSELYNE EDWARDS FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 18? Saturday 6th January, 2021 – 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 18? UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 18? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 18 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 18? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
KAROL ROSA VS JOSELYNE EDWARDS LOWDOWN
Karol Rosa (13-3) was preparing for a bout with the tainted Nicco Montano and unsurprisingly, Montano has been dealt another bad hand and not able to show up for UFC Fight Night 184. Fortunately for her, a willing opponent has stepped up and fortunate for us as she looks a promising talent riding a four-fight win streak winning her first wo UFC fights against Lara Procopio (split decision) and Vanessa Melo (unanimous decision).
Joselyne Edwards (10-2) steps up fresh off her successful UFC debut three weeks ago. She’s beginning to make a habit of taking fights on short notice as she filled in for Bethe Correia who had to pull out of her fight with Yanan Wu due to appendicitis. Edwards seized on the opportunity and capitalised with an exceptional performance handing Wu her third decision loss in four fights.
KAROL ROSA VS JOSELYNE EDWARDS PREDICTION
We knew Edwards was a dangerous striker, but she was completely unproven against UFC calibre opponents. Wu is on a slide, but she is a level above Edwards past opponents and the Panama native truly rose to the occasion.
Rosa will be a much tougher test. She is technically solid with dangerous kicks. She is expected to immediately throw leg kicks to slow Edwards down and follow them up with looping hooks.
Rosa is the heavy favourite, but Edwards has a speed advantage and the power to seriously threaten Rosa. If she can check those kicks and counter with her hands, she can certainly swing the bout in her favour.
On paper, this seems a step-up too soon for Edwards but there is a lot of value on her especially if the fight stays on the feet.
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