Miranda Maverick Calls UFC Tampa Win a Loss After ‘Worst Performance

Maverick Claims “Loss” Despite ⁣UFC Tampa Victory, ‍Eyes Andrade Showdown

Tampa, Florida ‌ – Miranda Maverick emerged victorious at UFC Tampa last saturday, defeating Jamey-Lyn Horth via unanimous decision. However, the former Top 15 Flyweight contender wasn’t celebrating. In a surprising move,⁢ Maverick took to social media to apologize for her performance, labeling the win a “loss” despite the ⁢official result.

“I’m treating this win as a loss,” Maverick wrote. “It was one of my ‌worst performances. I think three warnings about hitting to the back of the head is plenty to pull a point, but it is ​what it is.‌ The second‌ one knocked ⁢me for a loop, ​regrettably, and⁤ I just did not perform at my best.”

Maverick, who entered⁤ the fight ⁢as a heavy favorite (-1100), acknowledged her subpar showing, stating, “I know⁢ I’m better than ​my‌ performance tonight, though, as do my coaches and any ⁣true fans watching me. I apologize for not showing up my best,​ but we all​ have rough nights.”

Despite the self-criticism, Maverick remains focused on her career trajectory. She expressed her ​desire to​ face former champion Jessica Andrade in April, stating, “I woudl love to fight Jessica Andrade in April, and I⁢ know that’s a bit of a jump in this performance‌ tonight.It did not look like I deserve that,but⁣ I’ve‍ been working my way up steadily and continue to improve every ⁢single fight. A bad night does not define me.”

While Maverick’s win⁢ extends her streak to four consecutive victories ⁤and a perfect 3-0 record ‍in⁢ 2024, her lackluster performance may hinder her chances of securing a high-profile matchup ‌against Andrade.

The UFC has yet to comment on Maverick’s self-proclaimed “loss,” ‍but her candidness and determination to improve will likely be factors in future matchmaking decisions.

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Maverick’s‌ “Loss” Leads ​too Andrade ⁢Callout: A Closer look

NewsDirect3.com spoke with ⁤MMA⁢ expert,​ mark Johnson, ​about Miranda Maverick’s ‍unconventional reaction to her recent victory.

ND3: ‌Miranda Maverick called her‍ UFC Tampa win a “loss” despite the ‍unanimous decision. What do you​ make of her statement?

Johnson: Maverick is clearly ‍a fierce competitor who sets incredibly high ⁢standards for herself. While many ​fighters would simply celebrate a‍ win, Maverick is focused on delivering a dominant performance every time. She’s acknowledging areas for betterment and using this as fuel for future fights.

ND3: Maverick mentioned wanting to ⁤fight Jessica Andrade in april. Is this a realistic goal given her performance?

Johnson: It’s a bold‍ move, ​no doubt.‍ Andrade is a former champion and a top contender. Maverick’s performance against Horth may not have solidified her claim for ‌such a ⁢high-profile fight.

However,Maverick’s desire to constantly​ improve,coupled with ⁢her growing win streak,could make her an attractive opponent for⁣ Andrade. It will likely ⁢depend on ​whether the UFC sees potential for this matchup and how other contenders shake out in the coming⁢ weeks.

ND3: Maverick emphasized that this “bad night” doesn’t define her. What should fans expect from her going forward?

johnson: ⁣ Maverick is a young, talented fighter with a⁢ lot of potential. Expect her⁢ to learn from this experience, refine her skills, and come back stronger. Even in a⁣ less-than-stellar ​performance,⁢ she ‍demonstrated her resilience and determination.