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UFC Denver is scheduled to take place at the Ball Arena in Colorado this weekend (Saturday, July 13). The upcoming Fight Night event marks the MMA promotion's return to the 'Mile-High City' for the first time since UFC Fight Night 139, which featured 'The Korean Zombie' Chan Sung Jung and Yair Rodríguez as headliners back in November 2018.
In the main event, Rose Namajunas is set to clash with Tracy Cortez in a flyweight showdown. 'Thug Rose' was originally scheduled to headline against Maycee Barber. However, 'The Future' had to withdraw from the event for undisclosed reasons, leading to Cortez stepping in on just two weeks' notice.
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Namajunas currently holds a 1-1 record since moving up to 125 pounds last September. She suffered a unanimous decision loss to Manon Fiorot in her divisional debut at UFC Paris. However, the 32-year-old Denver native bounced back with a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Ribas in the main event of UFC Vegas 89 this past March.
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Meanwhile, Cortez is set to compete in the first main event of her career. Initially scheduled to fight Miranda Maverick next week at UFC Vegas 94, she seized the opportunity to replace Barber.
The 30-year-old Arizona native is coming off a unanimous decision victory against Jasmine Jasudavicius at Noche UFC last September. Notably, Cortez has never fought twice in the octagon within a single calendar year since making her UFC debut in November 2019.
In the co-main event of UFC Denver, seasoned welterweights Santiago Ponzinibbio and Muslim Salikhov are set to square off.
'Argentine Dagger' returns to the mix for the first time since UFC 287, where he suffered a third-round stoppage at the hands of Kevin Holland in April 2023. Once riding high on a seven-fight win streak with notable victories over fighters like Mike Perry and Neil Magny, Ponzinibbio has struggled to regain his momentum since his knockout loss to Li Jingliang in January 2021. He has posted a 2-4 record in his last six octagon appearances.
On the other hand, 'King of Kung Fu' is coming off a first-round KO loss to Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 85 this past February. He had a rough start to his UFC career, losing his debut when Alex Garcia submitted him in the second round in November 2017. Salikhov then rebounded with an impressive five-fight winning streak, which came to an end in July 2022 when he was knocked out by Li Jingliang. Since that defeat, the 40-year-old Russian has managed a 1-2 record in the octagon.
The UFC has curated a decent lineup of bouts, showcasing a dynamic blend of seasoned veterans and emerging prospects. One of the most thrilling aspects of an electrifying fight card is the fighter entrances, which significantly amplify the atmosphere and heighten anticipation before each match.
Explore the walkout songs previously selected by some of the fighters featured on the UFC Denver card.
UFC Denver: Which songs did Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez walk out to?
Rose Namajunas, holding a 10-5 record in the UFC, is aiming for a second consecutive victory that could catapult her into title contention.
'Thug Rose' has developed a signature style, consistently making her way to the octagon to the soulful sounds of 'Prolific Praise' by Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar or the uplifting rhythms of 'Praise Yah' by Lorvins in her recent fights. For her bout against Amanda Ribas, she opted for 'Prolific Praise' as her walkout song.
Meanwhile, Tracy Cortez, holding a perfect 5-0 record in the octagon, aims to maintain her undefeated streak and further establish her dominance in the division. Cortez has consistently chosen 'Como la Flor' by Selena Y Los Dinos as her walkout anthem for every UFC fight, a melodic tribute that celebrates her Mexican heritage.
UFC Denver: Which songs did Santiago Ponzinibbio, Drew Dober, and other fighters on the card walk out to?
Boasting an 11-6 UFC record, Santiago Ponzinibbio will be eager to reclaim his winning form at UFC Denver. In his most recent appearance in the octagon, 'Argentine Dagger' energized the crowd with 'Pa’ la Seleccion' by La T y La M as his walkout song.
Meanwhile, his opponent, Muslim Salikhov, who holds a 6-4 record in the octagon, is determined to break free from his two-fight losing streak. The 'King of Kung Fu' has a unique walkout song—a rendition of the Ertugrul theme music, named after Ertugrul Ghazi of the Ottoman Empire.
Another notable fighter on the UFC Denver card is fan favorite Drew Dober, who is scheduled to face Jean Silva. Dober, with an octagon record of 13-9 and one no-contest, always brings excitement to the cage. In his previous bout against Renato Moicano at a Fight Night event in February, Dober electrified the crowd with his walkout to 'This Is How We Do It' by Montel Jordan.
Check out the potential walkout songs for other fighters on the UFC Denver fight card:
Gabriel Bonfim: 'A Alegria do Senhor' by Ferdandinho
Ange Loosa: 'Ready Or Not' by Meek Mill
Jasmine Jasudavicius: 'Coming Home' by Diddy feat. Skylar Grey, Dirty Money
Cody Brundage: 'Fantasy' by Mariah Carey
