Rose Namajunas vs Miranda Maverick prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 15, 2025
Rose Namajunas
Miranda Maverick
One of the key attractions of the upcoming UFC event is a high-stakes women’s flyweight (56.7 kg) bout featuring Rose Namajunas and Miranda Maverick. Here’s my take on the total rounds market for this clash.
Fight preview
Rose Namajunas is a fighter with outstanding experience and a former champion’s pedigree. Her arsenal includes a confident standup game, excellent distance management, and elite-level jiu-jitsu. Despite a string of losses in recent years, Namajunas remains a dangerous threat—especially in drawn-out battles, where she expertly manages her energy and ramps up the pace as the contest unfolds.
Her experience against top-tier opponents (Zhang, Esparza, Jedrzejczyk) makes her the favorite against the less-tested Maverick. The move to a new weight class has given Rose a fresh start, and with her all-around skills, she’s well-equipped to neutralize her opponent’s main weapons.
Miranda Maverick is a young, ambitious contender who relies on physical strength and a wrestling-heavy approach. A black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, she often uses her ground game to control opponents and hunt for submissions. She’s been climbing the UFC rankings with authority, racking up eight wins—including her last four—and has yet to face the true elite of the division.
Maverick’s main assets are relentless pressure, grappling, and top-level conditioning. However, against a veteran as versatile and experienced as Namajunas, she’ll need to be extremely cautious and strategic. Otherwise, she risks ending up in unfavorable positions and losing on the judges’ scorecards.
Key facts about the matchup
- Rose Namajunas is a two-time UFC champion and has fought 13 times in the promotion, including title bouts
- Miranda Maverick is riding a four-fight winning streak and has never been finished in her UFC career
- This is the first head-to-head meeting between the fighters; they have never faced each other before
Prediction
There’s a strong likelihood this fight goes the distance. Namajunas boasts superior control and fight IQ, while Maverick brings physicality and a dangerous submission arsenal. But the level of competition and overall résumé favor the former champion. Our pick: Rose Namajunas to win by decision at odds of 1.50.
