A flyweight fight between Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick is planned for a UFC Fight Night event expected to take place in Atlanta on June 14.
Sources familiar with the UFC`s plans confirmed this matchup after Maverick initially announced it on social media.
Maverick expressed her admiration for Namajunas, acknowledging her as a significant inspiration in women`s MMA. She mentioned training with Namajunas in the past but noted they primarily train at different gyms.
“Now we will compete in the cage before returning to help each other improve,” Maverick stated, showing respect for Namajunas as both a person and a fighter, and expressing her determination to prove her place in the division.
Maverick, considered a promising talent at 125 pounds, has overcome early career inconsistencies and is currently on a four-fight winning streak. Her most recent victory was against Jamey-Lyn Horth last December. She will face a significantly tougher challenge in Namajunas.
Namajunas, recognized as one of the greatest strawweight fighters, has had a mixed record since moving to flyweight. Competing against top-tier opponents, she holds a 2-2 record in the division, with losses to Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot via decision.
Namajunas aims to return to winning form against Maverick this June at the UFC Fight Night event in Atlanta.
