Rose Namajunas-Maycee Barber Headline UFC Fight Night in Denver
Former two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is set to make her mark in the flyweight division as she headlines the UFC’s return to Denver on July 13. Namajunas will face off against Maycee Barber in a highly anticipated fight with championship implications at Ball Arena.
Namajunas, who captured championship gold in the strawweight division twice, is currently 1-1 in the flyweight division after making the transition in 2023. Despite a setback in her debut, Namajunas bounced back with a decisive victory over Amanda Ribas in March, solidifying her position as a top contender in the division.
On the other hand, Barber is on a six-fight winning streak and has been making waves in the flyweight division. Coming off a victory against Katlyn Cerminara in March, Barber is eager to secure a title opportunity by taking on the seasoned Namajunas in what promises to be a thrilling matchup.
UFC president Dana White announced that the winner of this fight is likely to face the champion Alexa Grasso or Valentina Shevchenko in the future. With both Namajunas and Barber hungry for a shot at the title, this showdown is expected to be a pivotal moment in the flyweight division.
As the anticipation builds for the UFC Fight Night event in Denver, fans can expect a clash of styles and an intense battle between Namajunas and Barber. Stay tuned for more updates as the fight night approaches, and the flyweight division braces for a new contender to emerge.