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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Rose Namajunas (14-7-0) versus Miranda Maverick (17-5-0) is a UFC Atlanta Co-Main Event at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Rose “Thug” Namajunas will enter this matchup with questions surrounding her confidence and mindset. She dropped three of her last five fights, with her latest assignment ending in a decision loss to Erin Blanchfield in November last year. Critics have since questioned her ability to defeat top-level competitors in the 125-pound division.
Miranda “Fear The” Maverick, on the other hand, will enter the Octagon as the exciting underdog. She’s currently in fine form, riding a four-fight winning streak. Her latest assignment was against Jamey-Lyn Horth in December last year, where she won in the third round via decision. Maverick is ranked 11th in the UFC 125-pound division, a number she’ll be looking to improve by pulling off an upset on Saturday.
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Rose Namajunas - Miranda Maverick Key Points
- Namajunas won via decision in five of her last six UFC wins.
- Maverick lost via decision in her three UFC losses.
- The fight was decided via decision in the last six Namajunas assignments.
- The fight went the distance in the last six Namajunas fights.
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Our Rose Namajunas vs Miranda Maverick Prediction
We expect the fight to go the distance as Maverick will be fighting to show the UFC world that she’s ready to take a big leap forward. At 27 years old, she’s younger and more explosive than her opponent. She also averages 2.39 takedowns every 15 minutes, more than Rose’s average of 1.46. However, Namajunas has excellent footwork and takedown defense, which gives her an edge in this three-round scrap. She will want to fend off her opponent’s takedown attempts and stay on her feet. This is where her experience and technical edge should count. She should win if she keeps the fight standing and controls the distance.
Our prediction for Rose Namajunas vs Miranda Maverick: Rose Namajunas to win by decision.
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