The opponent standing across from her on Saturday is another up-and-coming force in the flyweight division: Miranda Maverick. One year into her UFC career, Maverick has gone 2-1, most recently dropping a split decision to Maycee Barber in July. Maverick has shown the type of powerful and physical competitor she can be inside the Octagon. However, being physical isn’t the only thing you need to win.
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“I think if it was a bodybuilding contest she would win, but it’s not, it’s fighting,” Blanchfield said. “This is a performance sport. I don’t think I look as strong as I am. I’m sure she is strong, but everybody is strong it is the UFC. You wouldn’t be here if you weren’t, but I don’t think she is going to be anything special.”
Blanchfield has been analyzing Maverick’s style and breaking her down since the two were competing in the Invicta FC promotion at the same time, which is why she feels that there is nothing Maverick can do to surprise her.