The long-awaited return of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is finally on the horizon after a brief hiatus of one week. Enthusiasts and sports fans are eagerly looking forward to UFC Denver, a riveting event slated for July 13, 2024 at Denver’s popular sports venue, Ball Arena.
At the heart of the event is an adrenaline-pumping main showdown featuring Rose Namajunas, a former virgin of the women’s strawweight championship title, who will be battling the rapidly emerging contender Tracy Cortez. The main event of UFC on ESPN 59 is poised to be an electrifying spectacle for UFC enthusiasts gathered in Denver.
Originally, a fierce faceoff was planned between Rose Namajunas and Maycee Barber. But, a sudden twist came into play when Barber was forced to step down due to health-related concerns. With just seven days to go before UFC Denver, Tracy Cortez dynamically stepped in to substitute for Barber, an unexpected yet thrilling turn of events.
Besides the captivating main event, UFC Denver brings to the table a grand lightweight duel between Drew Dober and Mike Davis. Dober enters this bout with a record of an impressive 27 victories, 13 setbacks, and a conspicuous absence of any no contest verdicts. Meanwhile, Davis boasts a commendable record featuring 11 victories, a mere 2 losses, and also without any no contests.
Intriguingly, Mike Davis was initially pitted against Jean Silva in a planned duel for UFC 303. Unfortunately, Silva had to withdraw due to a crippling biceps injury, forcing a replacement. Silva had quite recently demonstrated his prowess in the octagon, just a fortnight before, at UFC 303, where he emerged triumphant against Charles Jourdain.
The viewers will also be treated to two intensely anticipated welterweight bouts. The first of these features Santiago Ponzinibbio going head-to-head with Muslim Salikhov. The second welterweight fight will see Gabriel Bonfim throwing down with Ange Loosa. These thrilling contests serve to enrich the main card of the UFC Denver event to an exciting degree.
The UFC Denver event will be broadcast live for all UFC fans to tune into on ESPN+ and the UFC Fight Pass application. The anticipation is palpable as fans gear up to witness some of the UFC’s finest fighters battling it out in the octagon.
Following is the complete list of matchups that UFC Denver has lined up: Namajunas vs. Cortez in a flyweight clash; Dober vs. Davis in the lightweight category; Ponzinibbio vs. Salikhov and Bonfim vs. Loosa, both in the welterweight division.
Subsidiary to the Main Card, the Prelims slated for UFC Denver promises to keep the audience at the edge of their seats. Featherweights Julian Erosa and Christian Rodriguez are slated to square off against each other in a riveting early encounter.
A middleweight match worth keeping an eye on is the face-off between two formidable fighters – Abdul Razak Alhassan and Cody Brundage. This is expected to keep the audience engaged even before the main attractions of the evening begin.
In the flyweights category, Viviane Araujo and Jasmine Jasudavicius promise an exciting bout. With both fighters known for their aggressive style and technical prowess, this preliminary fight is not to be missed for fight aficionados.
Another flyweight faceoff sees Luana Santos taking on Mariya Agapova. This bout is tipped to be as thrilling as any other encounter on this eventful day. The fans are already looking forward to this particular duel with bated breath.
Also, a captivating middleweight contest is penciled between Josh Fremd and Andre Petroski, thus adding yet another thrilling fight to the Prelims. This fight is expected to showcase intense exchanges inside the octagon, lifting the spirits of the spectators.
While all these matchups promise thrilling action for UFC fans, there was some interesting news ahead of the event. UFC Champion Ilia Topuria reportedly avoided a fight with Conor McGregor, a revelation enough to add another spice to UFC’s intriguing sequence of events.
All in all, UFC Denver is promising to be a phenomenal event that’s stitched together with a range of exhilarating bouts. Fans are eagerly waiting for the fights to begin, wanting to see their favorite fighters in action.
Here’s hoping that all the scheduled fights go as planned, and the fans get to witness the raw, thrilling spectacle that UFC always promises to be. Regardless of how the fights unfold, the upcoming UFC Denver Event implies a great night of sportsmanship, endurance, and, above all, invigorating entertainment.
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