UFC Fight Night Odds, Picks & Predictions: Miranda Maverick vs. Shanna Young (11/5)

Let’s take a look at one of my top picks for tonight’s UFC Fight Night: Miranda Maverick vs. Shanna Young.

UFC Fight Night Odds, Picks & Predictions: Miranda Maverick vs. Shanna Young

The first fight in the parlay is a rematch between Miranda Maverick and Shanna Young. It took place in Invicta FC in 2019, and Maverick won via a rear-naked choke. It was a one-round exhibition fight because both women fought multiple times in a one-night tournament. Maverick went on to win the tournament via neck crank. This bout should be similar to their first, as Young has not improved her takedown defense enough to stop Maverick. Young has a 60% takedown defense but has gotten taken down at least once in every UFC fight. Maverick averages 2.1 takedowns landed per 15 minutes and has only been taken down by better wrestlers. Young has never landed a takedown in the UFC, so the path to victory is clear for Maverick, and the odds reflect that. It is worth noting that Young missed weight initially but cut her hair to make weight. She would have forfeited a percentage of her purse if she missed weight.

Miranda Maverick moneyline (-700)

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