UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night Namajunas vs Cortez
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Russia
R3, 5:00
Argentina
Brazil
R3, 1:28
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
Dem. Rep. Congo
R1, 4:49
Ghana
R1, 0:37
Prelims • Final
R3, 0:20
Performance of the Night
Myanmar
Canada
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:18
Performance of the Night
R1, 3:27
Kazakhstan
R3, 5:00
R2, 1:46
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Jean Silva and Drew Dober each received $50,000 for their thrilling, blood-soaked lightweight slugfest that concluded via doctor stoppage in Round 3.
Performance of the Night: Charles Johnson earned $50,000 for his dramatic third-round comeback knockout victory over Joshua Van in the featured preliminary bout.
Performance of the Night: Montel Jackson secured $50,000 for his explosive, walk-off 18-second single-punch knockout of Da’Mon Blackshear.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | — | $220,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | $50,000 | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | — | $70,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| NC | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| NC | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses estimated based on standard UFC contract structures, fighter tenure, and official post-fight bonus distribution ($50,000 each) sanctioned under the Colorado Office of Combative Sports. Figures do not include undisclosed pay-per-view points, discretionary locker room bonuses, or UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance (Venum) incentive payments.
Historic UFC Records & Milestones Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC on ESPN 59
Jean Silva became the first fighter in modern UFC history to win two bouts by knockout in a span of just 14 days, stopping Charles Jourdain at UFC 303 before finishing Drew Dober in Denver.
Montel Jackson delivered an 18-second walk-off knockout over Da’Mon Blackshear, recording the second-fastest knockout finish in UFC bantamweight division history.
With his lightning-quick drop of Blackshear, Montel Jackson scored his 12th career knockdown in the 135-pound division, extending his all-time promotional bantamweight record.
Rose Namajunas secured her second consecutive 5-round main event unanimous decision victory at flyweight, going the full 25-minute championship distance at Denver’s high elevation.
Despite suffering a gruesome doctor-stoppage cut, Drew Dober collected his fourth career Fight of the Night bonus, solidifying his status as one of the most entertaining lightweights in UFC history.
Charles Johnson became the first fighter to stop rising phenom Joshua Van inside the Octagon, landing a dramatic third-round uppercut knockout to collect Performance of the Night honors.
Andre Petroski authored the highest control time of the entire event, registering 12 minutes and 50 seconds of dominant top position across three rounds against Josh Fremd.
Jasmine Jasudavicius controlled 7 minutes and 48 seconds of mat time while completing 4 takedowns, earning a clean sweep on all three judges’ scorecards against previously unbeaten Fatima Kline.
At 40 years of age, Muslim “King of Kung Fu” Salikhov captured a thrilling split decision over Santiago Ponzinibbio, becoming one of the oldest active welterweights to claim a UFC co-main event win.
Julian Erosa snapped Christian Rodriguez’s three-fight winning streak with a signature guillotine choke at 4:49 of Round 1, securing his 13th career submission victory.
Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage ended in a No Contest after only 37 seconds due to accidental strikes to the back of the head, one of the shortest middleweight stoppages of 2024.
Luana Santos remained unblemished inside the Octagon, needing just 3:27 to submit Mariya Agapova via rear-naked choke and notch her third consecutive promotional victory.
When and where did UFC Fight Night Namajunas vs Cortez take place?
UFC Fight Night Namajunas vs Cortez took place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Who won the main event between Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez?
Former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas defeated Tracy Cortez via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 48–47) across five rounds, snapping Cortez’s 11-fight winning streak.
Who won the co-main event between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Muslim Salikhov?
Muslim Salikhov defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) in their three-round welterweight collision.
How did Jean Silva defeat Drew Dober?
Jean Silva defeated Drew Dober via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 1:28 of Round 3 after opening a severe cut over Dober’s right eyebrow. Both fighters earned Fight of the Night honors.
Who won the official $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC Denver?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Jean Silva vs. Drew Dober won Fight of the Night, while Charles Johnson and Montel Jackson were awarded Performance of the Night bonuses.
How fast was Montel Jackson’s knockout of Da’Mon Blackshear?
Montel Jackson knocked out Da’Mon Blackshear in just 18 seconds of Round 1, marking the second-fastest knockout in UFC bantamweight division history.
Why was Abdul Razak Alhassan vs. Cody Brundage declared a No Contest?
The middleweight bout ended in a No Contest at 0:37 of Round 1 after accidental elbows landed by Alhassan to the back of Brundage’s head rendered Brundage unable to continue.
What was the official attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 16,884 fans at Ball Arena in Denver, generating a live gate of $2,374,303.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC Denver?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play lead Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Paul Felder and Dominick Cruz, with Joe Martinez serving as the Octagon announcer.
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