Female fighter admits to "worst performance" ever despite UFC Tampa win, lashes out at Tracy Cortez for repeated pull-outs

Miranda Maverick secured her third win of 2024 at UFC Tampa, narrowly defeating Jamey-Lyn Horth via decision. Despite the victory, Maverick was highly critical of her performance, calling it her "worst ever" during the post-fight interview.

Maverick's standout moment came in the decisive third round when she landed clean strikes and executed a crucial takedown. Horth attempted a late submission with a leg lock, but Maverick evaded the danger and controlled the final moments.

With the win, the 27-year-old extended her streak to four consecutive victories and improved to 6-1 over her last seven fights. However, Maverick expressed disappointment, saying:

"Worst victory I've ever gotten. Worst performance I've ever done. As far as still pulling out the win, just didn't pull out what I have got in there,you know. I am very disappointed at my performance. I'm better than what I was. But at the end of the day, win's a win."

Check out Miranda Maverick address her performance at UFC Tampa:

Originally set to face Tracy Cortez, Maverick also addressed her frustration over Cortez’s repeated withdrawals. This marked the second time their matchup was canceled, with Cortez citing an undisclosed injury this time.

Maverick didn’t hold back, stating:

"It's two times she's had to fight me now. We gave it an 80% chance she'd drop out this time. What happened? She dropped out. And somehow, magically four days later she's ready to fight again. Weird."

Check out Miranda Maverick's comments on Tracy Cortez below:

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A look into Miranda Maverick's MMA career following recent success at UFC Tampa

Starting as an amateur in 2015, Miranda Maverick quickly made a name for herself with a 7–1 record, capturing regional titles before turning pro. She debuted with Invicta FC in 2016, winning her first fight via rear-naked choke, and continued to showcase her grappling prowess in subsequent bouts.

In 2019, Maverick cemented her place as a top contender by winning the Invicta Phoenix Series flyweight tournament, defeating notable opponents such as DeAnna Bennett in the finals. Her UFC journey began in 2020 with a TKO victory against Liana Jojua at UFC 254.

Though faced with controversial decisions and tough losses against elite fighters like Maycee Barber and Erin Blanchfield, Maverick demonstrated her resilience by securing victories over Sabina Mazo, Priscila Cachoeira, and Andrea Lee.

With her recent win over Jamey-Lyn Horth at UFC Tampa, 'Fear the' now has a fight record of 15 wins and 5 losses.