Dione Barbosa vs Miranda Maverick — Fight recap

Miranda Maverick defeated Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision after three rounds on July 20, 2024. Maverick controlled the fight through superior grappling and positional dominance, accumulating 8:07 of control time while landing 30 significant strikes at 34 percent accuracy.

Barbosa managed 21 significant strikes from 52 attempts (40 percent) but struggled to dictate the pace, securing only 0:49 of control time despite converting one of two takedown attempts. Maverick's leg strike volume proved decisive, connecting on 14 of 18 attempts and establishing a clear physical advantage throughout the bout.

The unanimous decision reflected Maverick's dominance in cage control and grappling exchanges, positioning her as a rising contender in the women's flyweight division.