History of Tracy Cortez in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 14, 2024

Tracy Cortez is an American professional mixed martial artist known for competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's Flyweight division. As of March 26, 2024, she holds the #11 ranking in her weight class.

December 10, 1993: Birth of Tracy Cortez

Tracy Cortez was born on December 10, 1993.

November 2008: Jose Cortez's MMA Fight and Health Issues

In November 2008, Tracy Cortez's brother, Jose, fought former UFC veteran Drew Fickett and won. However, he later experienced cardiovascular problems and was diagnosed with germ cell cancer.

2011: Passing of Jose Cortez

In 2011, Tracy Cortez's brother, Jose, tragically passed away from germ cell cancer.

August 31, 2017: Invicta FC Debut and Loss

On August 31, 2017, Tracy Cortez made her Invicta debut against Cheri Muraski at Invicta FC 25, but unfortunately lost the fight via submission in the second round.

November 2017: Victory Against Roxanne Ceasear

Tracy Cortez returned to World Fighting in November 2017 and secured a win against Roxanne Ceasear via unanimous decision.

March 24, 2018: Victory at Invicta FC 28

On March 24, 2018, Tracy Cortez faced Kaytlin Neil at Invicta FC 28 and emerged victorious with a unanimous decision.

February 15, 2019: Victory Against Erin Blanchfield

Tracy Cortez faced Erin Blanchfield on February 15, 2019, at Invicta FC 34, winning the fight by split decision.

July 30, 2019: DWTNCS Appearance and UFC Signing

On July 30, 2019, Tracy Cortez appeared on DWTNCS: Season 3, Episode 6, defeating Mariya Agapova by unanimous decision. This victory led to her signing with the UFC.

November 16, 2019: UFC Debut and Victory

Tracy Cortez made her UFC debut on November 16, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 22, where she won against Vanessa Melo via unanimous decision. The fight was initially a catchweight due to both fighters missing weight, but it was later changed to bantamweight after a scale error was discovered.

October 2, 2020: Opponent Change for UFC Fight Night 179

Originally scheduled to face Bea Malecki, Tracy Cortez's opponent was changed to Stephanie Egger for undisclosed reasons on October 2, 2020.

October 11, 2020: Victory Against Stephanie Egger

On October 11, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 179, Tracy Cortez secured a win against Stephanie Egger, who replaced Bea Malecki, via unanimous decision.

April 17, 2021: Catchweight Victory at UFC on ESPN 22

Tracy Cortez faced Justine Kish on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22. Despite missing weight and fighting at catchweight, Cortez won the fight via split decision.

August 28, 2021: Withdrawal from UFC on ESPN 30

Tracy Cortez was scheduled to fight JJ Aldrich at UFC on ESPN 30 on August 28, 2021, but had to withdraw due to an injury. Vanessa Demopoulos replaced her in the fight.

May 7, 2022: Victory Against Melissa Gatto

Tracy Cortez returned to the octagon on May 7, 2022, at UFC 274, where she defeated Melissa Gatto by unanimous decision.

December 3, 2022: Fight Cancellation at UFC on ESPN 42

Tracy Cortez was scheduled to fight Amanda Ribas at UFC on ESPN 42 on December 3, 2022. Unfortunately, Cortez was pulled from the fight due to a medical issue, leading to the fight's cancellation.