Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is gearing up to face off against Tracy Cortez in the women’s flyweight main event of UFC Fight Night. This highly anticipated match will take place at Ball Arena in Denver and will be broadcasted on ESPN and ESPN+.
Namajunas, who is currently ranked ninth at flyweight, is coming into this fight fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Ribas in March. This win ended a two-fight skid for Namajunas and marked a significant turning point in her career.
Tracy Cortez’s Impressive Streak
On the other side of the octagon, we have Tracy Cortez, who boasts a remarkable record of 11-1 in MMA. Since her debut in 2017, Cortez has not tasted defeat and is riding high on a wave of success. Her most recent victory came in the form of a unanimous decision win over Jasmine Jasudavicius in September.
Unexpected Turn of Events
Cortez was initially slated to fight at a later date but was called upon as a replacement when Namajunas’ original opponent, Maycee Barber, had to withdraw due to injury. This unexpected matchup has added an element of unpredictability and excitement to the already high-stakes fight.
The main event between Namajunas and Cortez is just one of the exciting bouts lined up for the UFC Fight Night in Denver. With a stacked fight card that includes matchups like Welterweight: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Muslim Salikhov and Men’s featherweight: Julian Erosa vs. Christian Rodriguez, fight fans are in for a thrilling night of action.
How to Watch
Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN and ESPN+, with the main card kicking off at 10 p.m. ET and prelims starting at 7 p.m. Don’t miss out on this epic showdown between two fierce competitors as they step into the octagon to prove their worth.
The upcoming fight between Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez promises to be a showdown for the ages. With both fighters hungry for victory and a chance to prove themselves on the big stage, fans can expect nothing short of an electrifying fight night in Denver.