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In a twist just over a month out from UFC Tampa on December 14, Tracy Cortez has had to pull out of her scheduled bout against Miranda Maverick, marking the second time this matchup has been scrapped. Initially, Cortez had withdrawn from a scheduled fight with Maverick to seize a short-notice opportunity to face Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver in July. Now, with this latest withdrawal due to an undisclosed injury, both fighters will have to wait for another chance to settle the score.
The news was first reported by MMA Junkie and later confirmed by sources close to the situation, who revealed that Cortez’s injury will prevent her from making it to the Tampa fight. With Cortez out, UFC matchmakers are actively seeking a new opponent for Maverick, though no official replacement has been announced.
For Maverick, this cancellation disrupts her preparation, but her momentum remains strong. She’s riding a notable three-fight win streak, with recent victories over Dione Barbosa, Andrea Lee, and Priscila Cachoeira. The 26-year-old Maverick has been steadily climbing the flyweight ranks, and this fight in Tampa was set to showcase her skills in front of a Florida crowd eager for a year-end UFC spectacle.
As UFC Tampa marks the last event of 2024, Maverick’s team will eagerly await updates on a replacement. Both fans and analysts are hopeful the organization finds a suitable matchup to allow Maverick to cap off her successful year in the octagon.
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