MMA Preview – Miranda Maverick vs Shanna Young at UFC Vegas 64
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MIRANDA MAVERICK VS SHANNA YOUNG FACTS
When is UFC Fight Night 214? Saturday 5th November, 2022 - 21:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Fight Night 214? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night 214? Click here to buy tickets for UFC Fight Night
What channel is UFC Fight Night 214 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 214? 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 SHANNA YOUNG LOWDOWN
Miranda Maverick (10-4) is coming off a much-needed win seven months ago. After beating Liana Jojua (2020) and Gillian Robertson (2021) in her first two UFC fights, she stepped into flyweight prospect status. However, she went on to drop a dubious unanimous decision to Maycee Barber (2021) and then a more convincing one to Erin Blanchfield (2021). However, she bounced back with a brilliant performance, submitting Sabina Mazo in the second round.
Shanna Young (8-4) is also coming off a big win to prevent a three-fight skid. She started her UFC account with two very tough fights up at bantamweight. She lost a unanimous decision to Macy Chiasson (2020) and then got TKO’d by Stephanie Egger (2021). However, she stepped down to flyweight and looked much better knocking out Gina Mazany in the second round.
MIRANDA MAVERICK VS SHANNA YOUNG PREDICTION
This is their second meeting after their exhibition bout in 2019. Maverick took home the spoils with a first-round submission, but they have both evolved a lot since then.
They were hours away from a fight at UFC 278, but Young was hospitalized on weigh-in day due to a botched weight cut. So, it will be very interesting to see how she looks on the scales this week.
It will be important as she is naturally bigger and more powerful than Maverick who is four inches shorter and started her career at strawweight. Interestingly they have the same reach which will aid Maverick in the striking department.
She has the speed advantage and with her movement we expect her to out land Young. Young has a wrestling background however she has been taken down in all her UFC fights. So, expect Maverick to mix up her offence and time her level-changes to seal the odd takedown to bag the rounds.
If Young’s weight cut goes smoothly, she could easily surprise and considering the huge odds, she is worth a punt. However, on paper Maverick should have the edge wherever the fight goes.
Prediction: Maverick via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Young to win
