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Maverick (15-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) dropped a unanimous decision to Namajunas in Saturday's UFC on ESPN 69 co-main event at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Maverick said she tore her ACL at some point in Round 2 – likely during the grappling exchanges when Namajunas (14-7 MMA, 12-6 UFC) took her down around a minute-and-a-half into the round.
Former two-time UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas barreled back into the win column on Saturday at UFC Atlanta, earning a hard-fought decision over Miranda Maverick.
UFC Atlanta shatters attendance records at State Farm Arena, delivering unforgettable fights and electrifying moments.
On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas' UFC Atlanta wins and more.
Namajunas beat Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta, marking an immediate bounce-back for ‘Thug Rose’ after a narrow loss to Erin Blanchfield last November. After successfully defending her spot against the No. 11-ranked contender, Namajunas has her sights set back on those above her on the flyweight ladder.
Kamaru Usman took advantage of his UFC Fight Night main event with Joaquin Buckley to prove he is still one of the elite welterweights in the world. Usman took a unanimous decision win over Buckley on the strength of his wrestling base in the upset.
Former champs Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Cody Garbrandt went 2-1 at UFC Atlanta, setting them down varying paths forward.