Tracy Cortez vs. Miranda Maverick – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Buckley is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Tracy Cortez will take on Miranda “Fear The” Maverick in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

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

With a 47% striking accuracy, Cortez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.72 per minute. On the other hand, Maverick boasts a 45% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.59 significant strikes per minute.

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

The 31-year-old, Tracy Cortez is coming in with a 11-2-0 record. Cortez will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Rose Namajunas at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez in July.

Maverick, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Tracy Cortez on July 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba and holds a 16-5-0 record.

Tracy Cortez has a orthodox fighting stance with an 65″ reach. The 27-year-old Miranda Maverick is an southpaw fighter with a 65″ 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.

Tracy Cortez stats

→ Cortez’s striking accuracy is 47%.
→ Cortez lands 3.72 significant strikes per minute.
→ Cortez’s takedown accuracy is 45%.
→ Cortez’s takedown average is 2.09 per 15 minutes.
→ Cortez’s takedown defense is 62%.

Cortez comes in with 47% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.72 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Maverick fires at 45% accuracy, landing about 3.59 significant strikes per minute. Tracy Cortez also has a 45% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.09 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Maverick’s 2.43 takedowns and 41% takedown accuracy.

Miranda Maverick stats

→ Maverick’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Maverick lands 3.59 significant strikes per minute.
→ Maverick’s takedown accuracy is 45%.
→ Maverick’s takedown average is 2.43 per 15 minutes.
→ Maverick’s takedown defense is 41%.

Miranda spent, on average, 12:57 minutes in the Octagon, and Tracy has an average fight time of 16:26 minutes.

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

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