With a thrilling women’s flyweight co-main event at the State Farm Arena for UFC Atlanta, it is sure to light up the event even more. Rose Namajunas, a former two-time strawweight champion known for her technical striking Faces Miranda Maverick, who is slowly but surely starting to blossom into a star. This UFC Fight Night bout will pit Namajunas’ precision against Maverick’s aggressive, grinding style, which could shake up the 125-pound division.
Both fighters have something to gain from this fight. For Namajunas, she is seeking to reclaim her elite status after a recent setback, while Maverick aims to add a great name defeated by her hands, in her resume. Will Rose’s striking mastery keep Maverick at bay, or will Maverick’s tenacity steal away the spotlight from the former champ? Let’s find out.
The Co-main event at State Farm Arena on June 14th features a women’s flyweight showdown between Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick. Namajunas (14-7), a former two-time strawweight champion, comes off a unanimous decision loss to Tracy Cortez in July 2024. Her 4.68 significant strikes per minute at 43% accuracy and 1.1 submission attempts, show her brilliant all-round game and she is the only fighter to hand out two losses to champ Zhang Weili.
Maverick (17-5) is currently on a four-fight win streak, and defeated 3 opponents in 2024 alone. She is great on the ground and is a submission specialist, finishing 8 of her fights via tap outs. Her relentless pressure and grappling skills could spell trouble for the former champ and we fully expect a tactical battle between the two.
According to BetMGM, Rose Namajunas is the -250 favorite to win the fight against the +200 underdog Miranda Maverick. This means that if you bet $250, you will receive $100 if Namajunas wins. Whereas, if Maverick pulls of an upset, a $100 bet will return you $200.
The Namajunas vs. Maverick is a tricky one to pick. Maverick is on a bit of a heater lately and has not lost a fight since June of 2023. Meanwhile, Namajunas is 2-3 in her last five fights and has been struggling to stay consistent even though she has beaten some of the toughest competition. Maverick’s aggressive grappling should challenge Namajunas. While the former champ’s technical striking and championship pedigree keep her dangerous, we expect Maverick’s youth and improving skill set give her the edge in this grueling fight.
Official Pick: Maverick via unanimous decision
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