Miranda Maverick defeated Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision in a women’s flyweight bout at UFC 260 on Saturday night. The fight took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
Maverick (11-2) came out aggressive in the first round, landing punches and kicks to Robertson (9-6). Robertson tried to take the fight to the ground, but Maverick was able to defend and stay on her feet.
The second round was more evenly matched, with both fighters landing strikes. Maverick had the edge in terms of volume, but Robertson landed some more significant shots.
The third round was again close, but Maverick was able to pull away in the final minute. She landed a series of punches and kicks that hurt Robertson, and the referee stepped in to stop the fight at 4:51 of the round.
With the win, Maverick extends her winning streak to three fights. She is now ranked No. 10 in the UFC flyweight rankings. Robertson falls to 2-3 in her last five fights.
Maverick’s key to victory was her striking. She landed more punches and kicks than Robertson in all three rounds, and she also had the edge in terms of volume. Maverick’s striking was effective in both the stand-up and the clinch, and it helped her to control the fight.
Robertson struggled to find her range in the fight. She was often late with her punches and kicks, and she was unable to land any significant strikes. Robertson also had trouble defending Maverick’s takedown attempts, and she was taken down twice in the fight.
Maverick is now in a good position to challenge for a spot in the UFC flyweight title picture. She has a win over a ranked opponent in Robertson, and she is coming off three consecutive wins. Maverick’s next fight could be against a top-five opponent in the division.
Robertson needs to get back to basics in her next fight. She needs to work on her striking and her takedown defense. Robertson also needs to find a way to be more aggressive in her fights. If Robertson can make some improvements, she could be a contender in the UFC flyweight division.