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By: Julio Olmo
Tracy Cortez and Melissa Gatto will collide inside the octagon at UFC 274 in Phoenix on Saturday, May the 7th.
Cortez, a native of Phoenix, has won three in a row inside the octagon since defeating Mariya Agapova on Dana White’s Contender Series back in 2019 when she earned a UFC contract.
"My [family] is the only thing that's on my mind when I'm walking out." – Hear @TracyCortezMMA talk about transitioning from Dana White's Contender Series to her @UFC debut and the importance of her family 🔊⬆️ #UFCSP
Watch Cortez's debut on ESPN+ : https://t.co/EMI82DoIvc pic.twitter.com/qldvrKu7DW
— UFC News (@UFCNews) November 12, 2019
The 28-year-old has fought once a year since then, collecting decision victories against Vanessa Melo, Stephanie Egger and Justine Kish.
Tracy Cortez looks to break into the top 15 with these wins
She has a very interesting back story, fighting in honour of her brother, who sadly passed away in 2011 as well as fighting for her family.Article Sponsored Find something for everyone in our collection of colourful, bright and stylish socks. Buy individually or in bundles to add color to your sock drawer!
Prior to her UFC 274 matchup Cortez made an appearance on KBGHEAT’S IG Live
Hosted By: Karyn Bryant and Renato Laranja
Heads up #MMAtwitter! @renato_laranja & I will be on assignment tonight: so this week's #TNFistivities & #TNFAfterParty are going down TOMORROW NIGHT instead. @UFC Flyweight @TracyCortezmma joins us at 10et/7pt on my IG Live- Be There!!! 👊🎆🇺🇲🇧🇷 #UFC #UFC274 #MMA #fistivities pic.twitter.com/nFpVbvAAyS
— Karyn Bryant (@KarynBryant) April 26, 2022
In her way will be Melissa Gatto (8-0-2) who is finally making her UFC debut, after serving a one-year doping suspension and defeated Victoria Leonardo via second-round stoppage this past August.
Gatto returned four months later after that to become the first woman to ever finish Sijara Eubanks in MMA, courtesy of a body kick.
En un mes @TracyCortezmma 🇲🇽 estará de local en Phoenix #UFC274 👊 pic.twitter.com/1xU68dEebD
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) April 12, 2022
