{"id":641015,"date":"2025-11-06T23:59:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T22:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=641015"},"modified":"2025-11-06T23:59:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T22:59:34","slug":"tracy-cortez-names-an-athlete-from-another-sport-who-could-compete-in-mma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/tracy-cortez-names-an-athlete-from-another-sport-who-could-compete-in-mma\/","title":{"rendered":"Tracy Cortez Names an Athlete From Another Sport Who Could Compete in MMA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tracy Cortez is a Mexican-American UFC flyweight contender whose journey is an inspiring as it is gritty. Growing up in a family of immigrants, she discovered <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mma\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>MMA <\/a>at 14 after watching her older brother Jose- a promising fighter, defeat UFC veteran Drew Fickett. Jose&rsquo;s tragic death from cancer in 2017 became her driving force, fueling her resilience. Cortez went 3-0 as an amateur before turning pro in 2017, debuting with Invicta FC. Her breakthrough came on Dana White&rsquo;s Contender Series in 2019, earning a UFC contract with a unanimous decision over Mariya Agapova.  <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tracy Cortez at UFC 320 &#129763; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yGbCNee6Qv\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/yGbCNee6Qv<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Cage Bites MMA (@CageBites) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CageBites\/status\/1975428295933227401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>October 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Boasting a pro record of 12-2 (1 KO, 1 sub, 10 decisions), Cortez has been a mainstay in the women&rsquo;s flyweight division since her 2019 UFC debut. She&rsquo;s 6-1 in the Octagon, with her lone loss a controversial split decision to Erin Blanchfield in 2021. Recent highlights include a unanimous decision win over Melissa Gatto at UFC 290 in July 2023, showcasing her elite wrestling and cardio, and a dominant unanimous decision victory over Viviane Araujo at <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mma\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>UFC <\/a>317 on June, 2025. This was her most recent bout, solidifying her as the No. 8-ranked contender. Known for takedown defense and relentless pressure, Cortez credits Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo for her growth. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracy Cortez Picks Steph Curry as the Athlete That Could Transition to MMA<\/h2><p>In a recent interview, when Cortez was asked, which athlete she would pick to transition from their sport to <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mma\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>MMA<\/a>, she replied, &ldquo;<strong><em>Steph Curry<\/em><\/strong>.&rdquo; Now unless you&rsquo;ve been living under a rock, Stephen Curry remains the greatest shooter in basketball history, revolutionizing the game with his unprecedented three-point accuracy and four NBA championships. A two-time NBA MVP whose off-ball movement has redefined offense, Curry&rsquo;s precision under pressure mirrors the split-second decisions MMA demands. <\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQuS-IuEa3v\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQuS-IuEa3v\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'> <div style=\" display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQuS-IuEa3v\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>A post shared by ESPN MMA (@espnmma)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><p>Cortez&rsquo;s bold pick underscores her eye for transferable skills, suggesting Curry&rsquo;s wiry 6&rsquo;2&Prime;, 185-pound frame could adapt to lighter weight classes like possibly welterweight. <\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Cortez Right? Analyzing If Steph Curry Could Hack It in MMA<\/h2><p>Cortez&rsquo;s endorsement isn&rsquo;t too far fetched. Curry&rsquo;s insane cardio could be a game-changer in the Octagon. As one of the hardest players to guard, Curry logs constant court sprints with explosive cuts and fades that evade defenders. This mirrors MMA&rsquo;s need for sustained output across five rounds, where various fighters rely on endurance to grind opponents. Curry&rsquo;s agility could also translate to footwork against strikers, potentially frustrating grapplers with evasive angles. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Steph Curry off ball movement is pure art <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OBPz9N08cn\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/OBPz9N08cn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; &#128141;&#128141;&#128141;&#128141; (@warriorsger) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/warriorsger\/status\/1944493805241270366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 13, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mma\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>MMA <\/a>is a brutal sport and Curry lacks the striking power or grappling base. Still, his mental toughness, and if he were to train properly, Curry&rsquo;s movement could make him a slippery counterpuncher, validating Cortez&rsquo;s vision of cross-sport viability. <\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tracy Cortez is a Mexican-American UFC flyweight contender whose journey is an inspiring as it is gritty. Growing up in a family of immigrants, she discovered MMA at 14 after watching her older brother Jose- a promising fighter, defeat UFC veteran Drew Fickett. 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