Poatan's ex-girlfriend is aiming for a title shot at UFC 329.

Tracy Cortez Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Tracy Cortes assures she is ready to take the next step in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg) in UFC 329, scheduled for next Saturday (11). The ex-girlfriend of Alex Poatán is prepared to face Cong Wang She is on the preliminary card of the event and sees the Chinese fighter as an important test towards a future title fight in the category.

In an interview with 'MMA Junkie', the fighter analyzed her opponent and acknowledged her qualities, highlighting her physical strength and high level of striking. Even so, Cortes downplayed any technical difference, stating that a high level of skill is a common characteristic among the top 10 athletes in the division. Confident, she reinforced that she fears no opponent and fully believes in her potential to reach the top of the category, including an eventual title fight.

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“I think she’s strong, she has good striking. But in reality, everyone in this division, anyone in the top 10, everyone is strong, everyone has a good IQ. She’s nothing that incredible, I’m not afraid of anyone, her or anyone else in the division. I know I’m capable of being champion, I know I can reach the top 5, I know I can reach the top 3 and I know I can fight for the title. So it’s just a matter of focusing on the work now and staying consistent,” she said. Tracy Cortez.

The American also highlighted her evolution as an athlete, emphasizing her own fight IQ and versatility inside the octagon. Cortes defined herself as a complete competitor and stated that she is prepared to perform well in any scenario presented during the fight.

“I am very confident in my fight IQ, I consider myself a very complete fighter. So, wherever it happens, however it is, I feel very confident in any scenario the fight may be in,” concluded the fighter.

Tracy Cortez is Alex Poatan's ex-girlfriend.

Alex Poatán spent New Year's Eve next to Tracy Cortez. Photo: Instagram / Alex Poatán

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Na turn of the year from 2025 to 2026, Alex Poatán surprised fans by publicly announcing her relationship with Tracy CortezHowever, about 15 days later, the Brazilian went public to announce the end of the relationship, emphasizing that the decision was made by mutual agreement between them.