Speaking to the media after securing a significant victory at UFC 317 in Las Vegas, Tracy Cortez shared her thoughts on several topics. She expressed dissatisfaction with aspects of her own performance during the fight and touched upon the health challenges that have previously limited her competition schedule. A key focus of the discussion was her post-fight message, where she voiced support for the Mexican community in light of recent ICE activities.
Cortez explained her motivation for speaking out, highlighting her strong connection to her roots and fanbase. “A lot of my fans are Mexicans,” she stated, emphasizing that she feels she represents the Latin community “to my core.” She felt compelled to address the situation, considering it would be “almost coward-like” if she remained silent.
She further articulated her bond with her heritage, saying she seeks the support of “what I call mi gente, la raza,” and proudly represents both the Mexican and U.S. flags. Cortez noted that her focus on preparing for the fight had prevented her from speaking on the matter sooner, but the post-fight platform felt like the right opportunity to express her solidarity.
Acknowledging the sensitive nature of the topic, Cortez concluded by stating she wasn`t sure if she was “qualified” to discuss it, but felt it was important to nonetheless lend her voice to support the community.
