Cortez explained why she took a break from performing in the UFC

UFC fighter Tracy Cortez explained why she was forced to pause her performances.

"I've been dealing with some injuries again. Shortly after my last fight, I became an adrenaline junkie. My friends suggested an off-road ride. We went and got into a very serious accident. That accident made me realize and also talk to my mentor, my coaches. They kind of gave me a real lecture. I said: 'OK, let me respect my coaches who spend so much time on me and just settle down as a professional athlete,'" MMA Fighting quoted Cortez as saying, citing The MMA Hour.