Tracy Cortez took a brave step by agreeing to a fight against Rose Namajunas on short notice in the headline event of UFC Denver. Despite not emerging victorious, Cortez displayed her determination and toughness, leaving a strong impression on the audience. In a post-fight interview with Megan Olivi, Cortez reflected on the match, admitting that she was unprepared due to the short notice but gave her best effort. She believes that with a full training camp and better readiness, she could have performed even better.
Despite the defeat, Cortez demonstrated her endurance by lasting all five rounds, even managing to win the third round on all three judges’ scorecards. She acknowledged struggling with pacing herself in the early rounds and facing challenges due to a toe injury sustained during grappling with Namajunas. Despite these obstacles, Cortez expressed her determination to get back in the octagon promptly, looking to rebound from this loss as she has done in the past. She is eager to be featured on the significant Mexican Independence Day card on September 14th to represent Mexico appropriately.
