The headline fight for the upcoming UFC Denver has undergone a change, with Maycee Barber, the 4th-ranking Flyweight fighter, not able to compete against the 7th-ranked Rose Namajunas as originally planned. The reason for Barber’s withdrawal remains undisclosed, but the UFC is actively searching for a suitable replacement to face Namajunas. Tracy Cortez is now slated to take Barber’s spot, and a new opponent is being arranged for Cortez’s initial adversary, Miranda Maverick.
Barber, who earned a UFC contract after impressing on Dana White’s Contender Series in November 2018, would have made her debut as a headliner following a six-fight winning streak. Namajunas, a former two-time Strawweight champion, triumphed in her last bout against Amanda Ribas. The UFC Denver card is packed with thrilling matchups, with Namajunas set to face an opponent yet to be determined in the main event.
