Being one of three title fights on the UFC 261 main card, Valentina Shevchenko vs Jéssica Andrade aims to be a prolific matchup. Shevchenko is known for her vicious knee attacks and Muy Thai background, while Andrade is a natural striker. The women's Flyweight title is up for grabs in this highly anticipated title fight. Let's take a look at our Shevchenko Andrade prediction.

Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko is currently on a six-fight win streak, five of which have been title fights. She's a beast inside of the Octagon, as she's the only fighter to give Amanda Nunes a challenge back in 2017. Since suffering that split decision loss, Shevchenko has proven herself worthy in the Flyweight division, dominating every opponent she's faced.

Andrade is coming off an impressive knockout victory after her first fight in the Flyweight division. She suffered two tough losses in a row to Weili Zhang and Rose Namajunes at the Strawweight division before moving up one weight class. She aims to secure a belt for the second time in her career on Saturday night.

Let’s take a look at the opening odds the sportsbooks have on the Women's Flyweight title bout.

UFC 261: Shevchenko – Andrade Odds

Valentina Shevchenko (-500)

Jéssica Andrade (+375)

Over 4.5 rounds (-105)

Under 4.5 rounds (-125)

How Valentina Shevchenko Wins the Fight

Shevchenko is the heavy favorite in this one and for good reason. Since 2018, “Bullet” has easily won each fight via unanimous decision, submission, or knockout. She typically overwhelms her opponents with a flurry of attacks before clinching them up. She's known to take her opponents down and beat them up on the mat as well. She's one of the most well-rounded fighters in the UFC and will use her experience to her advantage.

Andrade likes to keep it on the feet and turn her fights into a boxing match. Valentina has the ability to make Andrade uncomfortable early on in the fight with either a takedown or putting her in the clinch. Look for Shevchenko to pinpoint Andrade's weaknesses right away and make Andrade uncomfortable throughout the bout.

How Jéssica Andrade Wins the Fight

Jéssica Andrade, otherwise known as “Bate Estaca” (pile-driver), aims to pull off a massive upset at UFC 261. Her one advantage is her standup game, as she likes to keep her distance and break down her opponents with heavy punches. A knockout victory might be her best bet as if this fight goes the distance, that likely means Shevchenko followed through with her game plan.

For Andrade to walk away with the belt wrapped around her waist, she'll have to stay committed to her game plan and patient with her attack. She needs to keep her distance and avoid the clinch at all costs. If Andrade can avoid Shevchenko's aggressiveness and keep her at bay with jabs and leg kicks, then she'll increase her chances to end the fight in the championship rounds.

Valentina Shevchenko vs Jéssica Andrade Prediction

Shevchenko is a machine once the gate closes in the Octagon, but Andrade will have a puncher's chance to steal a win away on Saturday night. Andrade has the knockout power to end the fight at any moment, but so does the “Bullet.” Don't be surprised to see Shevchenko overwhelm Andrade, pin her up against the cage, then take her down for some dominant ground and pound. This is going to be a grueling fight for both women, but the current Flyweight champion is favored in this matchup for a reason. She's simply the best fighter in this weight class.

UFC 261 PREDICTION: Valentina Shevchenko wins by TKO in the fourth round.