UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez (also known as UFC on ESPN 59) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 13, 2024, at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, United States.

[2][3] The event marked the promotion's seventh visit to Denver and first since UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez in November 2018.

[4] However, Barber withdrew from the bout, due to what was later revealed to be ongoing health problems, and was replaced by Tracy Cortez, who was scheduled to face Miranda Maverick one week later at UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs.

[9] A lightweight bout between Drew Dober and Mike Davis was expected to take place at this event.

[14] However on July 5, Araújo pulled out for unknown reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Fatima Kline.