July 14, 2024

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Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s Next for Tracy Cortez After UFC on ESPN 59 Loss?

(SEE ALSO: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s Next for Rose Namajunas After UFC on ESPN 59 Win?)

Tracy Cortez released the data by filling it in as a substitute for the UFC on ESPN 59 main event against Rose Namajunas and ultimately it wasn’t worth it.

Cortez (11-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) saw her perfect Octagon record come to an end on Saturday with a unanimous decision loss to former women’s strawweight champion Namajunas (13-6 MMA, 11-5 UFC) in the Women’s flyweight fight at Ball Arena in Denver. With this result, questions arise about Cortez’s future.

There are a lot of built-in excuses for why the fight didn’t go the way she wanted, but ultimately it’s up to Cortez to rebuild and reset. Whether or not the 30-year-old will be able to do so remains to be seen, but Cortez has gained valuable experience over five rounds that she can carry forward and it appears she wants a quick return to action.

Is this Cortez’s ultimate limit or can she continue to flourish in the face of adversity? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Cortez’s future after UFC on ESPN 59.

For more information on the card, visit the MMA Junkie events hub to UFC on ESPN 59.

Rose Namajunas defeated. Tracy Cortez, UFC on ESPN 59

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July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; A general view of the octagon before the fight between…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; A general view of the Octagon before the fight between Rose Namajunas (red gloves) and Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; A general view of the octagon before the fight between…

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) fights Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; A ring girl walks around the octagon at night…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; A ring girl walks through the octagon at night between Rose Namajunas (red gloves) and Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) and Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) react…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) and Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) react after the fight during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) reacts after his right against Rose…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) reacts after her right hand against Rose Namajunas (red gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Tracy Cortez (blue…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) reacts after her fight against Tracy…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) reacts after her fight against Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) hugs Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) after…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) hugs Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) after the fight during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) celebrates with fans after defeating Tracy…

July 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Rose Namajunas (red gloves) celebrates with fans after defeating Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas x Cortez

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