Tracy Cortez

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Tracy Cortez: The Haircut Heard 'Round the UFC Fight Night

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Tracy Cortez stuns fans by chopping off her hair to make weight for the main event against Rose Namajunas. Will this daring move pay off?

Tracy Cortez, the rising star from Phoenix, is set to headline Saturday's UFC Fight Night against former champ Rose Namajunas. Despite being seen as an underdog, Cortez remains optimistic about her UFC title aspirations. In a dramatic turn of events, Cortez took extreme measures to make weight for the fight, including giving herself an impromptu bob haircut to shave off the final half pound. This bold move has captured the attention of fans and fighters alike, building anticipation for the intense matchup.

As the fight night approaches, anticipation is high for the showdown between Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez. Namajunas, a seasoned contender in the flyweight division, is ready to face the determined Cortez. Tracy's tenacity and willingness to go to great lengths, like cutting her own hair, showcase her dedication to the sport. The moment Cortez made the decision to chop off her hair has become a viral sensation, highlighting the sacrifices fighters make to compete at the highest level.

In the world of UFC, making weight is crucial, and Tracy Cortez's drastic measure of cutting her hair to meet the requirement has sparked both admiration and controversy. Ailin Perez even took a playful jab at Cortez after the incident, adding a touch of humor to the intense atmosphere surrounding the upcoming fight. Whether Cortez's hair-raising sacrifice will lead to victory remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – she has already made a lasting impression in the lead-up to the main event.

Tracy Cortez's journey to the UFC Fight Night main event has been nothing short of extraordinary. From battling the scales to facing off against a former champ, Cortez's determination and bold moves have captured the hearts of fans worldwide. As the fight night unfolds, all eyes will be on Cortez and her unyielding spirit, proving that in the world of UFC, anything can happen – even a last-minute haircut that steals the show.

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Phoenix's Tracy Cortez in main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night (AZCentral.com)

Tracy Cortez hopes she can fight for a UFC title one day, but she is an underdog against former champ Rose Namajunas on Saturday at UFC Fight Night.

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UFC Fight Night prediction -- Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez ... (CBSSports.com)

Rose Namajunas is a bonafide flyweight contender. The former UFC women's strawweight champion makes her third appearance at 125 pounds when she takes on ...

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UFC fighter Tracy Cortez makes weight by chopping off her hair ... (Yahoo Sports)

Cortez gave herself an impromptu bob to shave down a final half pound ahead of her flyweight fight against Namajunas on Saturday.

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Tracy Cortez cuts hair to make weight at UFC Denver (MMAWeekly)

Tracy Cortez cut her hair to make weight after initially missing weight for Saturday's UFC event at Bell Arena in Denver.

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Tracy Cortez cuts hair to make weight for UFC Denver main event vs ... (Sportsnet.ca)

What would a UFC weigh-in be without some late drama? Tracy Cortez resorted to a last-minute haircut in order to make weight ahead of her UFC Denver main ...

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UFC Fight Night: Tracy Cortez breaks down after cutting her hair in ... (MARCA.com)

The UFC can be pretty ruthless for all fighters leading up to the event, they have many things to endure but losing the weight in order to be eligible to ...

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Ailin Perez blasts Tracy Cortez for almost missing weight for UFC ... (MMA Fighting)

Ailin Perez had some fun at Tracy Cortez's expense after the flyweight contender had to cut her hair to make weight for UFC Denver.

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'Just f*cking chop it': Watch Tracy Cortez cut hair to make weight for ... (MMA Fighting)

See the moment Tracy Cortez made the decision to cut her hair in order to make weight for her UFC Denver main event fight with Rose Namajunas.

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UFC's Tracy Cortez chops hair, makes weight for Namajunas bout ... (ESPN)

Needing to lose roughly half a pound to make 126 pounds at Friday's weigh-in, Tracy Cortez cut off a fistful of hair and hit the flyweight limit on the dot.

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UFC's Tracy Cortez chops hair, makes weight for Namajunas bout ... (ESPN.co.uk)

Needing to lose roughly half a pound to make 126 pounds at Friday's weigh-in, Tracy Cortez cut off a fistful of hair and hit the flyweight limit on the dot.

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UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez chops off hair to make weight for fight (The Guardian)

Needing to lose roughly half a pound in order to get down to 126lbs for her bout against Rose Namajunas, Tracy Cortez cut off a fistful of her hair.

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What time is the Namajunas vs Cortez fight, and where to watch ... (MARCA.com)

This Saturday's UFC Fight Night visits Denver's Ball Arena, headlined by a women's flyweight eliminator fight between former strawweight champion Rose ...

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UFC Fight Night prediction -- Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez ... (CBSSports.com)

Rose Namajunas is a bonafide flyweight contender. The former UFC women's strawweight champion makes her third appearance at 125 pounds when she takes on ...

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UFC on ESPN 59: Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez odds, picks ... (USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire)

Namajunas fights in her 2nd consecutive fight night main event. She took care of Amanda Ribas last time out UFC on ESPN 53 back in late March. “Thug” has ended ...

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UFC on ESPN 59 predictions: Can Tracy Cortez topple Rose ... (MMA Junkie)

Check out our staff members' picks and analysis for the UFC on ESPN 59 main card in Denver.

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UFC Denver Results: Winners And Losers From Namajunas Vs ... (Forbes)

UFC Denver Results: Everything you need to know about tonight's Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez fight card - full fight card results, winners, losers, ...

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UFC Denver: Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez live updates, results ... (DAZN News US)

Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is looking for her second win in the flyweight division when she headlines UFC Denver on July 13. S...

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UFC Denver Live Results: Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez (MMAWeekly)

The UFC Denver: Namajunas vs. Cortez live results from Ball Arena begin at 7 p.m. ET on MMAWeekly.com.

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UFC Denver live blog: Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez (MMA Fighting)

Follow the UFC Denver live blog for Rose Namajunas vs. Tracy Cortez, the main event flyweight fight Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver.

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