Tracy Cortez Reflects on Her Childhood and the Legacy She Carries for Her Family

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UFC flyweight Tracy Cortez discusses her upbringing and the impact the deaths of both her brother and mother had on her life both in and out of the Octagon.
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  • @SFCBEITZ
    @SFCBEITZ2 жыл бұрын

    What a story. Brilliant job overcoming life with so many odds against you.

  • @hischam0698

    @hischam0698

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mafreeze3409 got mad cus she accomplished something and you don’t??

  • @hischam0698

    @hischam0698

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Aristides Gonzalez nah I’m good bro

  • @dudedog7914

    @dudedog7914

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hischam0698 you're definitely self projecting🤣

  • @hischam0698

    @hischam0698

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dudedog7914 your mom

  • @lugabull

    @lugabull

    9 ай бұрын

    @@hischam0698 that loser even delete his own comment LMFAO

  • @chelseacanales8763
    @chelseacanales87632 жыл бұрын

    I know her pain; I lost 3 people to cancer, but she is a survivor. God bless her and my advice is be with the people that you love, because tomorrow is never promising.

  • @iamtroll8334

    @iamtroll8334

    2 жыл бұрын

    Amen! Exactly my mom passed away this past Christmas and I miss her so much.

  • @zedc7250

    @zedc7250

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏼

  • @cndhhu240

    @cndhhu240

    2 жыл бұрын

    God bless you all ❤

  • @BMWe-oz9wk
    @BMWe-oz9wk2 жыл бұрын

    damn, shes really been through it. would love to see her succeed in her goal of the belt.

  • @therobulus

    @therobulus

    2 жыл бұрын

    lol

  • @vodoumyers

    @vodoumyers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I can see her fighting for the flyweight title later on in 2022.

  • @305Independent

    @305Independent

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's not out of the realm of possibility. There's a good chance by the time Tracy would be Top 5 Valentina will have retired.

  • @dudedog7914

    @dudedog7914

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@305Independent blah blah blah🥱

  • @DonaldTMcGee

    @DonaldTMcGee

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dudedog7914 u and therobulus r no good bums. Would see u any day 🤣

  • @Give_Me_Rent
    @Give_Me_Rent2 жыл бұрын

    I love when the UFC does videos like this. This is why MMA is the greatest sport in the world

  • @titomish5914

    @titomish5914

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s not

  • @calumafc2702

    @calumafc2702

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@titomish5914 name one better

  • @MrMASH50

    @MrMASH50

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is also why its better than boxing 👊💥

  • @Ryan-ix6dt

    @Ryan-ix6dt

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrMASH50 I don’t know about that. Mma is full of privileged dudes who went to college. Boxing is the sport of the poor, filled with people who fight to get themselves out of poverty and it’s more international. I’m a fan of both mma and boxing for the record.

  • @MrMASH50

    @MrMASH50

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Ryan-ix6dt boxing is bigger and recognize more as a sport around the world but my opinion still not changed. I just don't think many people know the names of 10 boxers without naming off the greats. This might be true about knowing 10 mma fighters but the trend def going in that direction. It's not to hate on boxing. as a skill its cool to watch but I'm not paying for a ppv. I'll watch on fightpass like I would a grappling match.

  • @godisgood2828
    @godisgood28282 жыл бұрын

    Everybody goes thru it and currently is, be kind to everyone

  • @The_Primary_Axiom

    @The_Primary_Axiom

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actions have reactions don’t be quick to judge. You might not know the hardships people don’t speak of. It’s time to step back and observe with couth, for we all must meet our moment of truth. -Guru

  • @jons2936
    @jons29362 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful, strong woman. Mr. Ortega, don’t let her get away!

  • @mannyaz11

    @mannyaz11

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha such true words bro !!!!

  • @johnpapas3149

    @johnpapas3149

    2 жыл бұрын

    he’d be a fool if he did!!

  • @jaymoar3561

    @jaymoar3561

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope he treats her good, she needs it.

  • @zmanzizou1461

    @zmanzizou1461

    2 жыл бұрын

    She looks like him are they relataves ?

  • @saifeldiensalaheldien3357

    @saifeldiensalaheldien3357

    2 жыл бұрын

    They have no morals couple days and then off to the next one

  • @mrsanchez1383
    @mrsanchez13832 жыл бұрын

    I’m rooting for her. 💪🏽💪🏽

  • @avi3020
    @avi30202 жыл бұрын

    Such a brilliant story.. I'm rooting for her 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @ThisMusicIsToogood
    @ThisMusicIsToogood2 жыл бұрын

    Tragic background. What resolve she has to get in there. The type of resolve that makes people champs. Love the story. Count your blessings or whatever people.

  • @samcook154

    @samcook154

    2 жыл бұрын

    P 0

  • @Axel2992
    @Axel29922 жыл бұрын

    I miss her fights! Hoping for no injury setbacks in 2022 so she can get back at it

  • @GlobeHackers
    @GlobeHackers2 жыл бұрын

    It's inspiring to see how you made it through. Do your best today, and then do it again in a different way.

  • @The_Primary_Axiom
    @The_Primary_Axiom2 жыл бұрын

    I love this girl. God bless her she got heart and skills.

  • @quattromode1879
    @quattromode18792 жыл бұрын

    Man I teared up 3 times during this video, always been a fan of Tracy but this really took it to another level. Great work UFC, keep pumping out this type of content!

  • @mysticodyssey4013
    @mysticodyssey40132 жыл бұрын

    I cried while watching this. I am now a fan of this beautiful young lady. She really is a warrior. ❤

  • @WarrenWilliamscoaching
    @WarrenWilliamscoaching2 жыл бұрын

    Powerful story, very emotional, this just remind us, that everyone has a story that should be told! I'm rooting for you Tracy!!

  • @kingofweights5108
    @kingofweights51082 жыл бұрын

    This is the most inspiring video i have ever seen. Cortez is incredible

  • @raybrown9823
    @raybrown98232 жыл бұрын

    Brought tears to my eyes! Good for her she stayed strong!!

  • @billzima7068
    @billzima70682 жыл бұрын

    Omg..you had me in tears. You are an amazing person and you have a fighting spirit that will bring you through all the battles victorious. Your mother and brother are watching your every move and I can just imagine how proud they must be. Keep grinding girl..you got this!!! Xo:)

  • @rolandwheeler4842
    @rolandwheeler48422 жыл бұрын

    Awesome story! Had tears in my eyes! We love you here in Arizona Tracy!!!

  • @omar-lenny5107
    @omar-lenny51072 жыл бұрын

    What a road !!!Y’all sending her energy and love because it’s real queen right there

  • @dv4072
    @dv40722 жыл бұрын

    tracy im your # 1 fan now god bless.

  • @S1L3NTG4M3R
    @S1L3NTG4M3R2 жыл бұрын

    THANKS -- Happy New Year!

  • @aljoschahunger
    @aljoschahunger2 жыл бұрын

    ..that was touching.. be blessed all of you fighters out there day by day..

  • @rjcastaneda374
    @rjcastaneda3742 жыл бұрын

    Great story! This was very enjoyable to watch and learn a little more about tracy cortez

  • @charlieramz3126
    @charlieramz31262 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what a story! God bless you Tracy and I wish you nothing but success in your career!

  • @lovekimberlei
    @lovekimberlei2 жыл бұрын

    I cried so much 🤎🥺 Keep thriving Tracy!

  • @TheCityOfVallejo
    @TheCityOfVallejo2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your story with us. Rooting for her to do big things in the UFC! 🇲🇽

  • @VIVIENDOENTEJAS1
    @VIVIENDOENTEJAS12 жыл бұрын

    I definitely know what she's going through, losing a parent hurts so damn much. Me losing my mom left a whole in my life cause she meant so much to me taking care of her while she was on hospice and losing her the same way it's crazy but she isn't suffering anymore.

  • @jimbobsportsworld9815
    @jimbobsportsworld98152 жыл бұрын

    You can go through anything, just trust yourself. You had an incredible and inspiring story.

  • @the-mma-guru
    @the-mma-guru2 жыл бұрын

    9:09 Crazy that D-Rod got passed up on a contract, he went to war against a tough guy and had a great, entertaining and clear win of a performance, imagine if he decided to call it quits after this and we never saw his career bloom.

  • @Claytonbigsby6969

    @Claytonbigsby6969

    2 жыл бұрын

    I mean we won’t see it bloom dude is almost 35 and at the end already

  • @thenedsmmachannel8970

    @thenedsmmachannel8970

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Claytonbigsby6969 a young 35. He hasnt taken much damage and started MMA fairly late

  • @thetriggeredvegan3051

    @thetriggeredvegan3051

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Claytonbigsby6969 He's like 2-3 wins away from being right at the very top.

  • @brendancherry3890

    @brendancherry3890

    2 жыл бұрын

    D Rods an animal big things in the near future for that man

  • @CazWitDaCash

    @CazWitDaCash

    2 жыл бұрын

    DRod is undefeated in prison fights AND street fights 😤

  • @gabrielruiz9540
    @gabrielruiz95402 жыл бұрын

    An incredible story of perseverance and hope! Well done Tracy. Your mom and brother are proud 👏🏽❤️🇲🇽

  • @luisflores1375
    @luisflores13752 жыл бұрын

    Keep these stories coming. I am now a fan of hers.💪🏼

  • @johno30197
    @johno301972 жыл бұрын

    Cancer kills love ones I feel your pain...✝️

  • @Randall2023
    @Randall20232 жыл бұрын

    Powerful story Love ❤️ Thank you 🙏 for sharing Sister

  • @BASHWON
    @BASHWON2 жыл бұрын

    This was amazing. We need more stories like this from the other fighters. Wish her continued success! 🔥

  • @76dporras
    @76dporras2 жыл бұрын

    You are a warrior Tracy, for all you been through. much respect for you. Siguele echándo ganas y duro como lo as echo y vas a llegar más lejos

  • @Mmamonsters
    @Mmamonsters2 жыл бұрын

    Loved this now I really respect cortez not only for looks but for a fighter she is! Looking forward to see her in the winning coloum! God bless Cortez! Peace

  • @youngyang7215
    @youngyang72152 жыл бұрын

    Straight inspirational. New fan here.

  • @willhatfield493
    @willhatfield4932 жыл бұрын

    Amazing how she’s turned her emotional life changing loss into fuel to get her where she wants to be. Something like that can’t be substituted for anything.

  • @Loooppp
    @Loooppp2 жыл бұрын

    Very touching, Need to know some people have same hard life...without good familly.

  • @number36420
    @number364202 жыл бұрын

    Amazing story. She has one of the most beautiful smiles I have ever seen as well.

  • @r.c.613
    @r.c.613 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Tracy you are PHX! This snapshot of your journey is very inspirational and I've experience similar. As a former Marine, I know I too have the ability. What I felt in this clip has reignited the fire I've always had! THANK YOU!

  • @peacethroughstrength172

    @peacethroughstrength172

    Жыл бұрын

    At times something will give that much needed boot in the 6, keep at it and remember self moto is the best way. Stay up Devil! Semper Fidelis

  • @623simon
    @623simonАй бұрын

    Jose cortez was an amazing guy. His brothers and sister looked up to him. Many of those who had the previllage of knowing him, really misses him. It is great seeing his sister fullfilling his dream. It sure brings back memories of him, seeing this video.

  • @thoughtsofalostoneofalosto2591
    @thoughtsofalostoneofalosto2591 Жыл бұрын

    Losing her big brother broke her heart. I lost my baby brother and it destroyed me. I love seeing people overcome, and most of the time it's bcuz of love. We all need love. ✌❤

  • @TruthSeeker-rn1tm
    @TruthSeeker-rn1tm9 ай бұрын

    That was a brilliant piece. You never know what people have had to go through to get where they are.

  • @saint3706
    @saint37062 жыл бұрын

    definitely need more of these ufc please

  • @svenbeulen5559
    @svenbeulen55592 жыл бұрын

    Amazing athlete and what a wonderful person. I salute you Tracy.

  • @jljl73
    @jljl732 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, beautiful young woman! Such an inspiring story ❤️

  • @orlandogonzo2559
    @orlandogonzo2559 Жыл бұрын

    Your an Inspiration, keep it up!Your Family is watching over you with a great big smile!!

  • @ahmetista619
    @ahmetista6192 жыл бұрын

    Man this was emotional. I wish her the best in every Situation of her life and maybe Not tomorrow maybe Not today pero one day she will be Champion!! Greetings from germany .

  • @diveanddine
    @diveanddine2 жыл бұрын

    wow her story and Bobby Greens story is so sad and motivating at the same time... true grit

  • @LowTremble
    @LowTremble2 жыл бұрын

    This was well made, great story.

  • @cncshorts1075
    @cncshorts10752 жыл бұрын

    Wow, this hit deep. Love and respect. ❤️

  • @lobsangdhargya2853
    @lobsangdhargya2853 Жыл бұрын

    I it’s very touching and beautiful story!!! Is champ and she will be the champion too🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks for sharing this beautiful story 💕🙏🙏

  • @barryboyden5699
    @barryboyden56992 жыл бұрын

    That's a very cool story. Congrats Tracy, I look forward to following your career

  • @Vincent-fb1yj
    @Vincent-fb1yj2 жыл бұрын

    She's so pretty

  • @Princeton_James
    @Princeton_James2 жыл бұрын

    When someone has had a series of losses in their life it will take a toll on any human. It's all about the difficult work of turning tragedy into triumph. Good on this girl. Good luck in your future!

  • @IzDontDoIt
    @IzDontDoIt2 жыл бұрын

    Such an inspiring story ❤️‍🔥💗

  • @EricTorres713
    @EricTorres7132 жыл бұрын

    😮‍💨 right in the feels… a true inspiration

  • @eduardoworldrules5801
    @eduardoworldrules58012 жыл бұрын

    Crazy I've gone through the same things it makes me know I'm not alone, makes us stronger

  • @bryanmatthew6194
    @bryanmatthew61942 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Life is real people. Cherish the good things. Avoid the bad. One love. God Bless ✌🏼❤️🌎

  • @johnpawly1849
    @johnpawly18492 жыл бұрын

    Great job Tracy were going for you from Northern az

  • @andremartinez1356
    @andremartinez13562 жыл бұрын

    Rooting for you warrior! In every aspect!! Good for you!!

  • @abbyanderson524
    @abbyanderson5242 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss🙏R.I.P

  • @alexga681
    @alexga6818 ай бұрын

    Go tracy u can do any thing if u put your self into it I'm Mexican raised in the states saludos desde las Vegas nevada gorgeous queen

  • @bloodypool2922
    @bloodypool29222 жыл бұрын

    Don't be sad or cry babe....you're a warrior and warriors just bleed .....not cry......we love you

  • @andyramirez2403
    @andyramirez240311 ай бұрын

    holy totally changed my perspective on her. i relate to her so much coming from a hispanic household i understand completely.she’s the shit and have huge respect and admiration.

  • @swingcity7
    @swingcity72 жыл бұрын

    Keepin the simps satiated till the next card. Classy.

  • @michaelthomas8147

    @michaelthomas8147

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Tonysopranoyafinook Hearing it makes you throw a fit and turn violent?

  • @josecamacho9047
    @josecamacho9047 Жыл бұрын

    Keep fighting girl you are a champion your brother and mother would be more than proud of you

  • @jexanrp8642
    @jexanrp86422 жыл бұрын

    Hearing the interviewer talking about Tracy's mom & getting choked up was moving.

  • @riseofazrael
    @riseofazrael2 жыл бұрын

    We need more of this kind of content. I love the deep dive into fighters lives, even the lesser known fighters. The UFC has such a diver roster of fighters from all over the world. They all have different experiences and stories, it's really cool to hear about their respective journeys. I hope we continue getting this content going forward.

  • @utesak
    @utesak Жыл бұрын

    New fan here amazing story can’t wait to see her holding the belt vamos campeóna!

  • @Synth2000
    @Synth2000 Жыл бұрын

    Brian is lucky to have her by his side. Amazing person. And It’s true also the other way around. Wish them the best.

  • @megatran1984
    @megatran19842 жыл бұрын

    This young lady overcome so much..

  • @Fsr16623
    @Fsr166232 жыл бұрын

    You are an inspiration to us all Tracy. Thank you for demonstrating such determination for all that watch this video.

  • @GalactusOG
    @GalactusOG2 жыл бұрын

    God bless this amazing woman.

  • @mikeanthony4253
    @mikeanthony42532 жыл бұрын

    Love her story 💯💯🙏🏽

  • @alexunlv
    @alexunlv Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful family and I'm so sorry about your loss Tracy. Dios los bendiga.

  • @jerryrice2752
    @jerryrice27522 жыл бұрын

    much respect for her and her parents! bunch of winners! did everything the right way!

  • @troygarcia483
    @troygarcia4832 жыл бұрын

    Very inspirational!

  • @justinjames5307
    @justinjames53072 жыл бұрын

    She is amazing in a beautiful in strong woman.. That has over come so much in life, and is inspiration for all much love in respect ❣️

  • @jamesmontana1881
    @jamesmontana18812 жыл бұрын

    U should always be kind to the people U meet because U never know what they R going through. ☮️

  • @mmauncensored4237
    @mmauncensored42372 жыл бұрын

    The love of my life!!!!

  • @stylzalidj
    @stylzalidj2 жыл бұрын

    Cheering for you 💪🏾

  • @lysybatory
    @lysybatory2 жыл бұрын

    Love to see her going to the top 🔝😍

  • @casperTM
    @casperTM2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video of an awesome story. Class act, beautiful both inside and out! Brian's a lucky guy

  • @shadyganley8877

    @shadyganley8877

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you haven't seen his last couple of fights 😂 he ain't that lucky

  • @heresthethingyouguys
    @heresthethingyouguys2 жыл бұрын

    I'm crying right now

  • @cesarcortes77
    @cesarcortes772 жыл бұрын

    Crazy story, wish her and her family the best.

  • @lysdexsick
    @lysdexsick2 жыл бұрын

    I like this girl!!! She seems like a nice person and a good fighter!!! All the best niña!!

  • @IFAMILYIH
    @IFAMILYIH2 жыл бұрын

    Woah she kept her head up she has been through so much smh 🤦‍♂️ sending love and prayers her way

  • @trkddy
    @trkddy2 жыл бұрын

    I love her !!!

  • @bebosky3194
    @bebosky31942 жыл бұрын

    GOD BLESS YOU GIRL your amazing You are beautiful and you don’t know How Many lives you are changing 🙏🏼

  • @niveyoga3242
    @niveyoga3242 Жыл бұрын

    She a beast overcoming all those obstacles!

  • @meribemomozhui3091
    @meribemomozhui3091 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful, strong woman 🥺❤

  • @ericforeman5466
    @ericforeman54662 жыл бұрын

    Damn what a story I’m on her team hope she becomes the best of the best one day

  • @pelomocho8567
    @pelomocho85672 жыл бұрын

    What a tough life God bless her

  • @Watchugoton
    @Watchugoton2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck to her 👏🏻🤞🏻🙏👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @abbyanderson524
    @abbyanderson5242 жыл бұрын

    Idk why but I just feel her power 💪💪✊🏼✊🏼

  • @laserguidedtrollmasterfromHell
    @laserguidedtrollmasterfromHell2 жыл бұрын

    I'm now a big Tracy Cortez fan ! I hope she becomes champion and makes lots of money for herself.

  • @neelj5155
    @neelj51552 жыл бұрын

    What a great arc ...... Wow !!

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