TAMPA, Fla. – Miranda Maverick left UFC on ESPN 63 victorious however upset.
Regardless of her win over Jamey-Lyn Horth on the prelims at Amalie Enviornment, Maverick (15-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) was supremely vital of the efficiency that earned her a unanimous choice victory.
“Worst victory I’ve ever gotten. Worst efficiency I’ve ever completed so far as nonetheless pulling out the win,” Maverick instructed MMA Junkie and different reporters at a post-fight information convention. “I simply didn’t actually pull out what I’ve bought in there. I’m very upset in my efficiency. I’m higher than what I used to be. However on the finish of the day, a win is a win. I receives a commission for the win the best way that I must. Hopefully, I’ll renegotiate and get increased up the ladder.”
Horth (7-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) was a brief discover alternative for injured Tracy Cortez, whom Maverick has been matched up with twice however has but to battle. Initially, Maverick vs. Cortez (11-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) was anticipated to happen in July. Cortez was moved from that bout to a primary occasion vs. Rose Namajunas. After Cortez misplaced, she was rebooked vs. Maverick. Nonetheless, she withdrew attributable to an damage that required surgical procedure.
Given the historical past of cancellations, Maverick has misplaced her style for a possible rebooking. She’d a lot fairly battle former UFC champion Jessica Andrade as a substitute.
“I used to be purported to have a ranked opponent this time,” Maverick stated. “I nonetheless desire a ranked opponent subsequent. I’d like to battle Jessica Andrade in April. She’s impressed me quite a bit by way of this journey. No one within the high 15 or high 10 wished to battle me when Tracy dropped out. They’d 5 weeks’ discover and wished to name it quick discover. So I wish to maintain shifting up. … It’s two occasions (Cortez) has needed to battle me now. We gave it an 80 p.c likelihood she was going to drop out this time. What occurred was she dropped out after which magically 4 days later she says she’s able to battle once more. Bizarre.”
The potential matchup vs. Andrade (26-13 MMA, 17-11 UFC) pursuits Maverick for a number of causes. It’s a possibility to battle up the rankings, sure – but additionally Maverick thinks it might be an ideal fashion battle for the followers given their perceived similarities.
“We’re each type of constructed the identical as muscular, stocky ladies within the division,” Maverick stated. “I’ve been watching her battle since I began within the UFC. I used to be a child watching Jessica Andrade on TV combating. 15-10, no ladies wished to battle. I may name out particular names. Clearly, there’s Tracy. Casey O’Neill will not be taking a battle for 3 times now. Even a brief discover in opposition to her, she didn’t wish to take in opposition to me. (There have been) no less than two different ladies in that 15-10 lineup. Skip them. Let’s go onto Andrade. We’ll placed on a hell of efficiency and be a fan favourite.”
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