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The UFC Fight Night events continue, and this weekend the event returns to Denver after six years, featuring a women's bout as the main event with Rose Namajunas facing Tracy Cortez.
The fight will take place on Saturday, July 13, at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. This marks Tracy Cortez's debut in a UFC main event, stepping in due to Maycee Barber's injury, which forced her to withdraw from the event.
Tracy Cortez, ranked 11th in the flyweight division, is aiming for a victory over the 6th-ranked Namajunas to position herself for a potential title shot. Cortez began her journey in mixed martial arts in 2019 by earning a contract in DWCS after defeating Mariya Agapova.
Following two wins in the 135-pound category, Cortez adjusted her weight, dropped to 125 pounds, and climbed to the top of the division with victories over Justine Kish, Melissa Gatto, and Jasmine Jasudavicius in her last appearance at UFC Fight Night in 2023.
What are the odds for Namajunas vs Cortez?
As a former world champion and the more experienced fighter, 'Thug Rose' Namajunas is the clear favorite to win against Cortez. A bet on Namajunas to win pays -239, meaning a $100 bet would earn winnings of $42.
In contrast, the odds for Cortez are +175, which means a $100 bet would return the initial stake plus the profit, totaling $275.
While Las Vegas favors Rose Namajunas (13-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC), it wouldn't be far-fetched to consider a victory for Tracy Cortez, who has remained undefeated since her professional debut with a 5-0 record in the UFC and an overall record of 11-1.