Rose Namajunas has a brand new opponent lined up for her return to the octagon.

The previous UFC strawweight champion is now focused to tackle Tracy Cortez, as a alternative for her authentic opponent Maycee Barber – who withdrew from the matchup attributable to undisclosed causes. The combat nonetheless stays the headliner of the UFC Combat Night time occasion scheduled for July 13 in Denver.

Two folks with data of the matchup knowledgeable MMA Junkie of the change however requested to stay nameless because the promotion has but to make an official announcement. MMA Mania and MMA Preventing first reported the information Tuesday.

Namajunas (12-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) is 1-1 since her transfer as much as flyweight from in 2023. After a unanimous determination loss to Manon Fiorot in her divisional debut, Namajunas rebounded with a unanimous determination win over Amanda Ribas in March.

Cortez (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) stays undefeated since becoming a member of the UFC in 2019. She final fought in September, the place she defeated Jasmine Jasudavicius in a unanimous determination. This would be the first UFC occasion Cortez headlines.