Rose Namajunas vs Miranda Maverick
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Miranda Maverick is an up-and-comer in the UFC Flyweight division who could make a splash in the near future. The American fighter was inspired by Ronda Rousey as a child to pursue MMA and made her UFC debut in 2020.
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Sherdog on MSNFight Facts: UFC on ESPN 69 ‘Usman vs. Buckley’UFC Atlanta featured the fierce return of a welterweight juggernaut, a knockout that wasn’t and a potentially award-winning performance.
Kamaru Usman took advantage of his UFC Fight Night main event with Joaquin Buckley to prove he is still one of the elite welterweights in the world. Usman took a unanimous decision win over Buckley on the strength of his wrestling base in the upset.
Ronda Rousey inspired this UFC Atlanta star to start MMA despite fear of being ‘punched in the face’
Rousey’s heroics in the octagon directly inspired UFC Atlanta co-main eventer Miranda Maverick to try her hand in mixed martial arts. As a 14-year-old, the American fighter caught a glimpse of Rousey in action, which piqued her interest in the sport and convinced her to try her hand at combat sports.
Rose Namajunas doesn't think the idea of a title shot with a UFC on ESPN 69 win is far-fetched given the uncertainty at the top of the division.