MMA Preview – Miranda Maverick vs Maycee Barber at UFC Vegas 32
MIRANDA MAVERICK VS MAYCEE BARBER FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 32? Saturday 25th July, 2021 - 22:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 32? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 32? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 32 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 32? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
MIRANDA MAVERICK VS MAYCEE BARBER LOWDOWN
Miranda Maverick (9-2) has quickly put her name on the flyweight map. She proved she was UFC calibre by submitting DeAnna Bennett (2019) and earning a unanimous decision over Pearl Gonzalez (2020) for Invicta. She then made her UFC debut eight months later on Fight Island at UFC 254 and was paired with Liana Jojua making quite the impression. She was looking very sharp before slicing Jojua’s nose open with an elbow forcing a doctor stoppage. She then followed that up with a huge win in March earning a unanimous decision over Gillian Robertson confirming she will be a force to be reckoned with.
Maycee Barber (8-2) was that force a couple years and was touted to be a future title contender. She made her debut in 2018 and steamrolled through Hannah Cifers who was completely undersized and finished with brutal ground-and-pound. She then moved up a division to flyweight and rack up two more super impressive knockouts over JJ Aldrich and Robertson to get everyone talking. However, she was then handed Roxanne Modafferi and was expected to run through her, but the crafty veteran out grappled and embarrassed the prodigy. She was not helped by an ACL injury but returned a year later to fight Alexa Grasso. It was a great fight but she lost another unanimous decision deflating the hype.
MIRANDA MAVERICK VS MAYCEE BARBER PREDICTION
Maverick is only 24 and Barber is only 23. They have their whole futures ahead of them and clearly possess some raw talent so it would have been nice to see them build up their records before meeting each other. That said, we are in for a cracker here.
They are both aggressive southpaws and very well-rounded. Maverick is the more technical striker and grappler, but Barber will have the size and power advantage. The stand-up exchanges will be fascinating with Maverick looking to continually circle, peppering Barber with leg kicks and jabs. If she starts to land, expect Barber to charge Maverick down and explode in the pocket.
The more tentative Barber is, the more likely Maverick will seal the rounds with volume and takedowns. However, if Barber is aggressive, she can easily overwhelm Maverick by closing the distance and enforcing her will. She has been training at Team Alpha Male for this, so we could see her adopt a grappling heavy approach which would be a smart plan.
This is tough to call but we are backing the technique and finesse of Maverick and the ability to execute a better strategy to earn a decision.
Prediction: Maverick via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Barber via Decision
