Tracy Cortez

Tracy Cortez is a professional MMA fighter currently competing in the UFC’s women’s flyweight division. Inspired by her older brother, she initially began training in wrestling and later switched to MMA. She began her professional MMA career in 2017, and after an impressive run across promotions, she joined UFC through her participation on Dana White’s Contender Series. Over the next few years, Tracey established herself as a top contender in the flyweight division through her fight IQ and ability to dominate opponents on the ground. Outside the cage, Cortez maintains a very active social media presence, garnering a large following across various platforms. As for her romantic life, she was previously engaged to MMA fighter Brian Ortega. In January 2026, she confirmed a relationship with fellow UFC fighter Alex Pereira.

Fast Facts:

Full Name	Tracy Renea Cortez
Profession	Mixed martial artist
Notable Work	Fights in the UFC Women’s Flyweight Division
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Shoe Size	US 8
Net Worth	$1 million
Personal Life	She was previously engaged to MMA fighter Brian Ortega.
Fun Fact	She transitioned from wrestling to MMA.

Tracy Cortez Personal Details:

Complete Name: Tracy Renea Cortez
Date of Birth: December 10, 1993
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nationality: American
Occupation: Professional MMA fighter
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Race/Ethnicity: Multiracial
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown

Tracy Cortez Family Details:

Tracy Cortez grew up in a household of Mexican immigrants alongside three brothers, J.R. Cortez, Abraham Cortez, and Jose Cortez. She began wrestling at a young age and switched to mixed martial arts (MMA) in her early teens.

Parents: Names not publicly disclosed
Siblings: Jose Cortez, Abraham Cortez, and J.R. Cortez (Older brothers)
Marital Status: Not married
Children: None

Tracy Cortez Relationship History:

Tracy Cortez has been romantically linked to fellow MMA athletes. She was previously engaged to fellow UFC fighter Brian Ortega. In January 2026, she confirmed her relationship with the UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.

Tracy Cortez Career Highlights:

Early & Breakthrough

Cortez began her combat sports journey through wrestling before transitioning into MMA. She gained early attention on the regional circuit, where her grappling skills and fight IQ stood out.

Mainstream Success

She joined the UFC through her participation in Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS). After joining the UFC, Cortez established herself as a leading competitor in the flyweight division. Rather than relying on knockouts, her approach to winning has been through pressure, takedowns, and positional dominance.

Professional Record:

While exact fight records evolve with each bout, Cortez’s current MMA record stands at 12 wins and 3 losses.

Tracy Cortez Net Worth:

Tracy Cortez’s net worth is estimated at $1 million, accumulated through professional fight purses, sponsorships, and performance bonuses.

Earnings Breakdown

Fight purses from UFC bouts
Win bonuses
Social media endorsement deals
Sponsorships tied to athletic apparel and fitness brands

Tracy Cortez Body Measurements:

Tracy Cortez has an athletic physique built for endurance and strength rather than aesthetics. Her height is close to the average for the UFC women’s flyweight division, allowing balanced matchups against both taller strikers and shorter grapplers.

Build: Athletic
Height in Feet: 5 ft 5 in
Height in Centimeters: 165 cm
Weight in Kilograms: Competes at 57 kg
Weight in Pounds: Competes at 125lbs
Shoe Size: 8 (US)
Reach: 65 in (165 cm)

Body Measurements Comparison:

Compared to other flyweight competitors, Cortez’s physique focuses on core strength and conditioning over reach advantage. Her build is similar to wrestle-focused fighters who rely on control and pace rather than knockout power.

Tracy Cortez Interesting Facts:

Her parents were Mexican immigrants.
She has a remembrance tattoo of her brother on her arm, who died from cancer.
Tracy Cortez originally planned to pursue wrestling before transitioning fully to MMA.