March 20, 2025 1:52 pm ET
Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas has her subsequent project, and it comes within the type of a rising contender.
At a UFC Struggle Evening occasion June 14, Namajunas (13-7 MMA, 11-6 UFC) returns to battle Miranda Maverick (15-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC) in a flyweight bout. The occasion doesn’t at the moment have a locked-in location or venue, however the frontrunner is Atlanta, in line with two individuals with information of the scenario. Bout contracts are anticipated to be issued and signed within the coming days.
The individuals requested to stay nameless because the promotion has but to make an official announcement.
Namajunas goals to bounce again from a November loss to Erin Blanchfield by unanimous choice. The defeat snapped a two-fight successful streak for Namajunas, who defeated Amanda Ribas and Tracy Cortez in succession.
4 wins in a row lands Maverick in her most high-profile matchup thus far towards a former UFC titleholder. She’s gained six of her most up-to-date seven and is coming off a unanimous decision win over Jamey-Lyn Horth in December.
With the addition, the UFC Struggle Evening occasion for June 14 contains:
- Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick
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