Tracy Cortez eyes dominant UFC 329 win, says she's done playing it safe

Tracy Cortez is preparing for a statement-making performance at UFC 329, where she will face Cong Wang on the preliminary card. The 32-year-old UFC flyweight has abandoned her previous cautious approach and intends to impose her will on opponents going forward. "I'm definitely training extremely hard to make a statement," Cortez said. "Not just winning but dominating. And I'm going in there to dominate."

Cortez believes a dominant victory could position her for a title shot within two more fights. She has identified Wang's striking as a potential weakness, arguing that her opponent relies on limited combinations. "She's either going to throw one hard punch or two hard punches," Cortez explained. "I personally think I'm faster. I think I throw a lot more volume. And I think my wrestling is going to also change a lot of how people think the fight is going to go and play out."

The matchup carries implications for both fighters. Cortez is seeking to rebound from a submission loss to Erin Blanchfield, while Wang enters the bout riding a three-fight winning streak that includes a recent unanimous decision victory over Eduarda Moura. Cortez's shift toward aggressive, high-volume striking represents a tactical evolution as she pursues championship contention in the flyweight division.