Miranda Maverick
Updated: 12/10/2025, 8:52:53 PM Wikipedia source
Miranda Rachelle Maverick (born July 1, 1997) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She competed in Flyweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships. As of September 9, 2025, she is #10 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings.
Infobox
Born
Miranda Rachelle Maverick (1997-07-01) July 1, 1997 (age 28)Tunas, Missouri, U.S.
Height
5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight
125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division
Flyweight
Reach
65 in (165 cm)
Fighting out of
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Team
The House of Muay Thai (2018–2021) Semerzier BJJ Team Elevation (2021–present)
Trainer
Jake Chamberlain, Mackens Semerzier
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active
2016–present
Total
21
Wins
15
By knockout
1
By submission
7
By decision
6
Losses
6
University
Old Dominion University Drury University
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
21 matches
By knockout
15 wins
1
6 losses
0
By submission
By submission
21 matches
By submission
15 wins
7
6 losses
0
By decision
By decision
21 matches
By decision
15 wins
7
6 losses
6
| 21 matches | 15 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 6 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
15–6
Opponent
Rose Namajunas
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley
Date
June 14, 2025
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–5
Opponent
Jamey-Lyn Horth
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley
Date
December 14, 2024
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–5
Opponent
Dione Barbosa
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba
Date
July 20, 2024
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–5
Opponent
Andrea Lee
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 298
Date
February 17, 2024
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Anaheim, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–5
Opponent
Priscila Cachoeira
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
UFC 291
Date
July 29, 2023
Round
3
Time
2:11
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–5
Opponent
Jasmine Jasudavicius
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 289
Date
June 10, 2023
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–4
Opponent
Shanna Young
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos
Date
November 5, 2022
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–4
Opponent
Sabina Mazo
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev
Date
March 12, 2022
Round
2
Time
2:15
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
9–4
Opponent
Erin Blanchfield
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 269
Date
December 11, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
9–3
Opponent
Maycee Barber
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw
Date
July 24, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–2
Opponent
Gillian Robertson
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 260
Date
March 27, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–2
Opponent
Liana Jojua
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
UFC 254
Date
October 24, 2020
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–2
Opponent
Pearl Gonzalez
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Invicta FC 39
Date
February 7, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–2
Opponent
DeAnna Bennett
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2
Date
September 6, 2019
Round
3
Time
3:38
Location
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Notes
Won the Invicta FC Phoenix Series 2 Flyweight Tournament.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–2
Opponent
Heather Walker-Leahy
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
Shogun Fights 22
Date
July 13, 2019
Round
1
Time
1:38
Location
Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
4–2
Opponent
DeAnna Bennett
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Invicta FC 34
Date
February 15, 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–1
Opponent
Victoria Leonardo
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Invicta FC 31
Date
September 1, 2018
Round
1
Time
3:26
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
3–1
Opponent
Brogan Walker-Sanchez
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Invicta FC 30
Date
July 21, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Gabby Romero
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Invicta FC 24
Date
July 15, 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Notes
Flyweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Kalyn Schwartz
Method
Submission (armbar)
Event
Invicta FC 22
Date
March 25, 2017
Round
1
Time
3:01
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Samantha Diaz
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Invicta FC 20
Date
November 18, 2016
Round
1
Time
4:26
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Notes
Strawweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 15–6 | Rose Namajunas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley | June 14, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 15–5 | Jamey-Lyn Horth | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley | December 14, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 14–5 | Dione Barbosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba | July 20, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–5 | Andrea Lee | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 298 | February 17, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–5 | Priscila Cachoeira | Submission (armbar) | UFC 291 | July 29, 2023 | 3 | 2:11 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 11–5 | Jasmine Jasudavicius | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 289 | June 10, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 11–4 | Shanna Young | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos | November 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Sabina Mazo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev | March 12, 2022 | 2 | 2:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Erin Blanchfield | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 269 | December 11, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 9–3 | Maycee Barber | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw | July 24, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Gillian Robertson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 260 | March 27, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Liana Jojua | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 254 | October 24, 2020 | 1 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 7–2 | Pearl Gonzalez | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 39 | February 7, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 6–2 | DeAnna Bennett | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2 | September 6, 2019 | 3 | 3:38 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Won the Invicta FC Phoenix Series 2 Flyweight Tournament. |
| Win | 5–2 | Heather Walker-Leahy | Submission (guillotine choke) | Shogun Fights 22 | July 13, 2019 | 1 | 1:38 | Oxon Hill, Maryland, United States | |
| Loss | 4–2 | DeAnna Bennett | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 34 | February 15, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Victoria Leonardo | Submission (armbar) | Invicta FC 31 | September 1, 2018 | 1 | 3:26 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 3–1 | Brogan Walker-Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 30 | July 21, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Gabby Romero | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 24 | July 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Kalyn Schwartz | Submission (armbar) | Invicta FC 22 | March 25, 2017 | 1 | 3:01 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Samantha Diaz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC 20 | November 18, 2016 | 1 | 4:26 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Strawweight debut. |
· Mixed martial arts record
2 matches
2 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
2 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
2 wins
Col 3
0 losses
By submission
By submission
Exhibition record breakdown
By submission
Exhibition record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
By decision
By decision
Exhibition record breakdown
By decision
Exhibition record breakdown
1
Col 3
0
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 2 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Shanna Young
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2
Date
September 6, 2019
Round
1
Time
2:35
Location
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Notes
Flyweight tournament semifinal exhibition bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Victoria Leonardo
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2
Date
September 6, 2019
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Notes
Flyweight tournament quarterfinal exhibition bout.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 2–0 | Shanna Young | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2 | September 6, 2019 | 1 | 2:35 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Flyweight tournament semifinal exhibition bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Victoria Leonardo | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 2 | September 6, 2019 | 1 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Flyweight tournament quarterfinal exhibition bout. |
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