Miranda Maverick vs. Dione Barbosa – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 60: Lemos vs. Jandiroba is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Miranda “Fear The” Maverick will take on Dione “The Witch” Barbosa in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 60 card.

Maverick brings a unique southpaw fighting stance with an 65″ reach. In contrast, Barbosa, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 66″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 47% striking accuracy, Maverick has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.8 per minute. On the other hand, Barbosa boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 2.2 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Miranda Maverick vs. Dione Barbosa matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 27-year-old, Miranda Maverick is coming in with a 15-5-0 record. Maverick will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Andrea Lee at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria in February.

Barbosa, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Miranda Maverick on February 17, 2024, at UFC 301: Pantoja vs. Erceg and holds a 7-2-0 record.

Miranda Maverick has a southpaw fighting stance with an 65″ reach. The 32-year-old Dione Barbosa is an orthodox fighter with a 66″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Miranda Maverick stats

→ Maverick’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Maverick lands 3.8 significant strikes per minute.
→ Maverick’s takedown accuracy is 46%.
→ Maverick’s takedown average is 2.49 per 15 minutes.
→ Maverick’s takedown defense is 40%.

Maverick comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.8 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Barbosa fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 2.2 significant strikes per minute. Miranda Maverick also has a 46% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.49 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Barbosa’s 2.3 takedowns and 0% takedown accuracy.

Dione Barbosa stats

→ Barbosa’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Barbosa lands 2.2 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barbosa’s takedown accuracy is 25%.
→ Barbosa’s takedown average is 2.3 per 15 minutes.
→ Barbosa’s takedown defense is 0%.

Dione spent, on average, 9:48 minutes in the Octagon, and Miranda has an average fight time of 12:43 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Miranda or Dione? Sound off in the comments.

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