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In a heart-stopping moment at the UFC Denver weigh-ins, Tracy Cortez proved her unwavering dedication to her craft by making a drastic sacrifice to meet the 126-pound limit. After falling short by a half-pound, Cortez faced a race against time to shed the excess weight. With just 35 minutes remaining, she took matters into her own hands – literally – and cut off a significant portion of her hair to make weight.
The dramatic moment unfolded at the Ball Arena in Denver, where Cortez and Namajunas are set to clash in a five-round flyweight main event on July 13. Namajunas, a two-time former UFC strawweight champion, had earlier weighed in at 124.75 pounds, setting the stage for an electrifying battle.
Cortez's impromptu haircut was a testament to her unyielding determination, as she joined the likes of other fighters who have made similar sacrifices to meet weight. Her opponent, Namajunas, has also shown her resilience in the octagon, rebounding from a loss to Manon Fiorot with a victory over Amanda Ribas in March.
The UFC Denver card also features a thrilling welterweight co-main event between Santiago Ponzinibbio and Muslim Salikhov, both of whom successfully made weight at 171 pounds. The complete weigh-in results are available below, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of MMA action in Denver.
As the fighters prepare to face off in the octagon, one thing is certain – Tracy Cortez's dramatic haircut has set the tone for an unforgettable night of action at UFC Denver.
Main Card:
Rose Namajunas (124.75) vs. Tracy Cortez (126)
Santiago Ponzinibbio (171) vs. Muslim Salikhov (171)
Drew Dober (155) vs. Jean Silva (155)
Gabriel Bonfim (171) vs. Ange Loosa (170)
Julian Erosa (145.5) vs. Christian Rodriguez (145.5)
Abdul Razak Alhassan (185) vs. Cody Brundage (185.5)
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