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