Barber vs Maverick Analysis and Prediction
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Maycee Barber (8-2) vs Miranda Maverick (9-2)
Women’s Flyweight (125)
Maycee Barber
Damn, Dana out here just dropping ‘The Future’ of the Women’s Flyweight division. Although a horrible stylistic match-up, Barber still has a path to victory. Despite losses to Modafferi and Grasso, Barber showed a huge heart and tenacity to grind out last-round performances. Maverick’s more simplistic and wild striking leaves Barber with ample opportunity to land powerful counters. There is no doubt that Barber will end up on the mat, but it’s how she deals with a powerhouse on top.
Miranda Maverick
Built like a damn fridge, a female Kelvin Gastellum if you will, Maverick looks an excellent prospect. Constantly developing her striking, Maverick enters Saturday with a huge technical grappling advantage. If Barber has failed to adapt since the Roxanne Modafferi fight, Maverick can easily grind out 10-8 rounds. The issue comes with getting Barber to the mat. Maverick may be attempting to craft out a solid jab, but often she devolves into wild swinging in the pocket that creates disarray for the takedown. Barber has holes in her game, but she is heavy-handed.
Predicted Result: Maverick Decision
Built like a damn fridge, a female Kelvin Gastellum if you will, Maverick looks an excellent prospect. Entering Saturday with a huge technical grappling advantage, a repeat of Modaferri vs Barber could be on the cards. Although a horrible stylistic match-up, Barber still has a path to victory. Showing huge heart in her last two defeats, Barber remains dangerous on the feet till the final round. Maverick’s more simplistic and wild striking leaves Barber with ample opportunity to land powerful counters.
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