Fight Date: 06-15, 12:15 AM EST

Odds: Rose Namajunas -235 vs. Miranda Maverick +200

Preview:

This fight features a clash of experience and rising talent in the Women’s Flyweight division (assuming it’s Flyweight). Former two-time Strawweight champion Rose Namajunas looks to rebound after a somewhat lackluster performance in her Flyweight debut against Manon Fiorot. “Thug” Rose is known for her dynamic striking, slick submissions, and mental fortitude inside the Octagon. Her resume speaks for itself, with wins over Joanna Jedrzejczyk (twice), Weili Zhang (twice), and Jessica Andrade.

Miranda “Fear The” Maverick is a tough and determined fighter on the rise. She’s known for her high-volume striking, grappling tenacity, and relentless pressure. Maverick is looking to secure a signature win against a big name like Namajunas to elevate her status in the division. She typically likes to push the pace and engage in exciting, fast-paced fights.

Keys to Victory:

• Rose Namajunas: Utilize her superior footwork and striking to stay out of Maverick’s range. Control the distance and land clean, impactful shots. Look for opportunities to capitalize on Maverick’s aggression with counters and takedowns. Level changes will be key to keeping Maverick guessing.
• Miranda Maverick: Implement her wrestling and ground game. Close the distance and impose her will by taking Namajunas down. Maintain top control and look for ground-and-pound opportunities. Make it a dirty, grinding fight to wear down Rose.

Prediction:

This is a compelling matchup, but the odds are favoring Rose Namajunas for good reason. While Maverick has the potential to make it a tough fight, Namajunas possesses a higher level of technical skill and experience. The key for Namajunas will be to avoid getting drawn into a brawl and instead utilizing her movement and striking to pick Maverick apart from the outside.

Namajunas should be able to control the fight at range, landing cleaner strikes and avoiding Maverick’s grappling for the majority of the contest. If Maverick can manage to consistently get Namajunas to the ground she could make the fight very interesting, but Namajunas’s takedown defense has improved significantly.

Prediction: Rose Namajunas by Unanimous Decision.

While Maverick is game, Namajunas’s striking and fight IQ should be enough to earn her a victory on the scorecards. I expect a competitive fight but with Rose displaying her championship pedigree.

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