Rising star in the UFC’s women’s flyweight division Tracy Cortez knows her way around the gym, and not just because it helps her throw a mean right hook. Cortez is recognized for her striking and grappling skills, has been steadily climbing the ranks and earning a reputation for her determination inside the octagon.
Tracy Cortez
But when it comes to lifting weights, she’s got her own reasons, and they’re not all about fight night. The UFC athlete Tracy Cortez explained that she lifts weights for her own sake.
“For me, lifting is just—I just like looking good, you know what I mean?