UFC’s Tracy Cortez experienced an incredibly challenging fight week, marked by a series of unfortunate events.
On Friday, in a desperate attempt to make weight for her bout against Rose Namajunas, Cortez was forced to cut off a significant portion of her hair. The weight cut was grueling, and sacrificing her hair was a last-ditch effort to meet the required limit.
The difficulties didn’t end there. On Saturday night, during her fight with Namajunas, Cortez found herself outstruck and faced a particularly embarrassing moment in the octagon. In a striking exchange, Namajunas landed a powerful punch to Cortez’s face.
The impact was so forceful that, during the slow-motion replay, Cortez’s fake eyelashes were visibly seen flying off her face.
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The sight of Cortez’s eyelashes detaching mid-fight quickly became a talking point. The incident highlighted the intensity of the strike and added an unexpected, almost surreal element to the bout.
Here’s a closer look at the moment Cortez’s eyelashes were dislodged by Namajunas’ punch:
Despite the rough week and the setback in the fight, Cortez’s determination and resilience were evident. Such moments, although embarrassing, are part of the unpredictability and drama that make combat sports so compelling.
Cortez will undoubtedly look to bounce back from this experience, both physically and mentally, as she continues her journey in the UFC.
