Maverick broke the news herself on social media, expressing her eagerness to face Cortez and improve her ranking in the flyweight division.
Cortez, returned to action after being pulled from her previous matchup, suffered a setback against Namajunas, ending her eleven-fight win streak.
Maverick’s victory over Barbosa allowed her to extend her win streak to three, reinforcing her determination to fight Cortez as she seeks top-15 status.
The UFC Fight Night on December 14 in Tampa is still in development, with a few preliminary bouts confirmed but no main event announced yet.
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