{"id":19920,"date":"2026-05-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotnessrater.com\/articles\/?p=19920"},"modified":"2026-05-02T16:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T23:05:45","slug":"ufcs-tracy-cortez-desereves-her-own-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotnessrater.com\/articles\/2026\/05\/03\/ufcs-tracy-cortez-desereves-her-own-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC’s Tracy Cortez Desereves Her Own Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"

We featured this gorgeous fighter in a listicle before, but we think she really needs a feature of her own.\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 Take a look…<\/p>\n

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Tracy Cortez<\/a> just looks amazing!\u00a0 Her face alone could launch fans into a frenzy, especially when she throws in a smile.\u00a0 She is a sight to behold and also quite addictive to watch…\u00a0 No, not in a ring but in a weigh-in.\u00a0 I mean, in the ring, she is magnificent but it’s quite hard to see her take some kicks and punches.<\/p>\n

Who is Tracy Cortez<\/h2>\n

Tracy Cortez is a Mexican-American MMA fighter competing in the UFC\u2019s Women\u2019s Flyweight division\u2014and she\u2019s not there to play around.<\/p>\n

Fighting out of Arizona, she\u2019s known for her wrestling-heavy style, which basically means once she gets control, good luck getting away.\u00a0 She earned her UFC contract in 2019 through Dana White’s Contender Series, proving she had both the skills and the grit to make it to the big stage.<\/p>\n

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More than just a career move, her journey is deeply personal\u2014she\u2019s following in the footsteps of her late brother, Jose, carrying his passion with her every time she steps into the cage.<\/p>\n

Her Early Life<\/h2>\n

Tracy Cortez was born on December 10, 1993, in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in a tight-knit Mexican-American family alongside her three brothers\u2014Jose, J.R., and Abraham.<\/p>\n

Her path into MMA started early.\u00a0 At just 14, she watched her oldest brother Jose step into the cage and win a fight against Drew Fickett\u2014and that was it, she was hooked.\u00a0 What began as support for her brother quickly turned into her own passion.<\/p>\n

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Jose had dreams of making it to the UFC, but his journey was cut short after health issues led to a diagnosis of germ cell cancer.\u00a0 He passed away in 2011, a loss that deeply impacted Tracy.\u00a0 She later honored him with a tattoo, keeping his memory with her every time she steps into the cage.<\/p>\n

Like many people facing something that heavy, she struggled in the aftermath.\u00a0 But with the support of her family\u2014and guidance from mentors like Henry Cejudo and Angel Cejudo, who were close to her brother\u2014she found her way back.<\/p>\n

And from there, she kept going\u2014stronger, more focused, and carrying a purpose that goes far beyond the fight itself.<\/p>\n

Career Journey<\/h2>\n

Tracy Cortez built her career the old-school way\u2014fight by fight, promotion by promotion.\u00a0 She started strong in the amateur scene, going 3\u20130 while competing in organizations like World Fighting Federation and King of the Cage before earning a shot at Invicta Fighting Championships.<\/p>\n

Her Invicta debut in 2017 didn\u2019t go her way\u2014she lost via submission to Cheri Muraski\u2014but she bounced back quickly (as she tends to do), picking up a win later that year and then stacking victories in 2018 against names like Kaytlin Neil, Monica Median, and Karen Cedillo. Momentum: restored.<\/p>\n

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In 2019, she edged out Erin Blanchfield by split decision at Invicta FC 34\u2014foreshadowing a rivalry that would come back around later.<\/p>\n

That same year, she stepped into Dana White’s Contender Series and faced Mariya Agapova.\u00a0 She won convincingly\u2014and just like that, she earned her UFC contract. Big moment, no pressure.<\/p>\n

Her UFC debut came with a bit of chaos (because of course it did). Originally scheduled to face Duda Santana, she ended up fighting Vanessa Melo instead.\u00a0 There was even a weigh-in mix-up thanks to a faulty scale\u2014long story short, everyone made weight\u2026 eventually.\u00a0 Through all that, Tracy stayed focused and won by unanimous decision.<\/p>\n

Fast forward a few years, and she\u2019s still doing what she does best: winning fights.\u00a0 In June 2025, she defeated Viviane Ara\u00fajo at UFC 317 via unanimous decision.<\/p>\n

Later that year, she faced Erin Blanchfield again at UFC 322 in a rematch\u2014but this time, things didn\u2019t go her way, with a second-round submission loss.<\/p>\n

Wins, losses, rematches\u2014Tracy\u2019s journey has all the elements of a fighter who\u2019s in it for the long haul.\u00a0 And if there\u2019s one thing she\u2019s proven, it\u2019s that she knows how to come back stronger every time.<\/p>\n

Facts and Trivia<\/h2>\n

Tracy Cortez has had a few headline-making moments outside the cage too\u2014because apparently, fighting isn\u2019t dramatic enough on its own.<\/p>\n

She was previously engaged to fellow UFC fighter Brian Ortega. Fast forward to January 2026, and she briefly made waves again when she was linked to UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira after a now-viral Instagram post.\u00a0 The relationship lasted about a week\u2014short, but definitely memorable.<\/p>\n

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Inside the cage, she\u2019s built a solid record of 12\u20133 as of late 2025, with many of those wins coming by decision\u2014translation: she\u2019s the kind of fighter who stays composed, sticks to the plan, and gets the job done.\u00a0 She trains out of Arizona\u2019s Fight Ready, a gym known for producing top-level talent.<\/p>\n

One of her most talked-about moments came in July 2024, when she literally cut her hair to make the 125-pound weight limit for a fight against Rose Namajunas.\u00a0 Commitment level?\u00a0 Very high.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s also built a strong following online, with over a million fans on Instagram keeping up with her journey.\u00a0 And when it comes to rivalries, hers with Erin Blanchfield is a notable one\u2014she won their first fight in 2019, but dropped the rematch in 2025.<\/p>\n

All in all, Tracy\u2019s story has a bit of everything: grit, discipline, a few viral moments, and just enough drama to keep things interesting.<\/p>\n

Tracy Cortez Photos<\/h2>\n

Join her over 2 million followers on Instagram<\/a> for her latest personal posts.
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