Women's Flyweight#8 RankedACTIVE
Tracy Cortez
12-2
Age
31
Height
5'5"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
65.5"
Avg Fight Time
16:15
Gym
—
UFC Record
6-2(8 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 6
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
17%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Phoenix, United States
Last Fight2025-11-15
EB
L - Erin Blanchfield
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Tracy CortezDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
SE
vs Stephanie Egger
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RN
vs Rose Namajunas
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JJ
vs Jasmine Jasudavicius
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VM
vs Vanessa Melo
UFC Fight Night: Blachowicz vs. Jacare· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JK
vs Justine Kish
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
VA
vs Viviane Araujo
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira· 2025-06-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Melissa Gatto
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje· 2022-05-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
EB
vs Erin Blanchfield
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:44
+265DOG
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:44·+265
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
2.19 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Tracy adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 48% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
22 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+54% vs div avg
55%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
50%
Triangles
45%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
45%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (55%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (110%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (14/100). Opponents exploit this.📋
Distance fighter: Prefers decisions (10/12 wins). Grinds opponents down.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#7 of 23
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#11 of 23
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc68%
Clinch
74% acc9%
Ground
78% acc24%
Striking Differential+0.95/min
3.79 landed/min2.84 absorbed/min
3.79
Landed/Min
2.84
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed493
Sig. Strikes Attempted999
Key Insights
Tracy is active on the ground (31%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 78% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 5.8 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#6 of 23
0%100%
TD Defense
62%
Above Avg
Division Rank#14 of 23
0%100%
TD Success Rate
48%(est)
Landed
19
Defended
21
Total
40
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.19
TD / 15min
0.35
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
40
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
19
Landed
40
Attempted
48%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
0%
R3
67%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.19/15min.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
493
1.96
Ratio
Absorbed
252
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
39.8
High
Strikes/Min
5.8
Standing %
65%
R3 vs R1 Output
99%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.96x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (39.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 8 fights
R1 Control
1:38
R2 Control
1:43
R3 Control
2:16
R1 to Final
-7%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.0pp
Body
+0.4pp
Leg
-9.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+26.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.1
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
16.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
86%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#13
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#7
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#7
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#11
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#15
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#6
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#11
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#8
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2942
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
1
/ 1
100% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights