This weekend’s UFC event, scheduled for September 17th, marks the debut of the new UFC fight kits. The event, known as ‘Noche UFC,’ coincides with Mexican Independence Weekend and features a headline bout with Alexa Grasso defending her title against Valentina Shevchenko, who seeks to reclaim her championship.
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Alongside this marquee matchup, UFC Flyweight Tracy Cortez will step into the Octagon to face Jasmine Jasudavicius. In a recently shared social media video, Cortez showcased the new fight kits, eliciting stunned reactions from fans!
Tracy Cortez looks to make a triumphant UFC return in new fight kit
Venum, the company responsible for creating the UFC fight kits, has updated them to align with the promotion’s evolving direction. Cortez, the 14th ranked UFC women’s flyweight fighter, models these new and improved kits in the video. Her return to the Octagon comes after an extended period of inactivity lasting over a year.
Medical issues caused the extended hiatus. Cortez, an Arizona native, had a bout scheduled against Amanda Ribas last December, but she had to withdraw from the fight after the weigh-ins due to the mentioned medical issues. How this time away from the cage will impact her performance against Canadian flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius remains uncertain.
Cortez’s last fight occurred at UFC 274, where she secured a unanimous decision victory against Melissa Gatto. With a remarkable 10-fight win streak inside the UFC and an overall record of 10-1, Cortez faces a significant challenge in her upcoming bout, as her ranking and win streak hang in the balance.
Fan reactions to new UFC fight kits
The unveiling of the new fight kits has generated a spectrum of reactions from UFC fans. Some fans expressed excitement and admiration for Tracy Cortez’s appearance in the kit:
- “Nice! Thanks for sharing the link, man. Tracy Cortez looks badass in her new fight kit. Can’t wait to see her in action! #NocheUFC”
- “And we call this kit ‘T-City’s Regret'”
- “She’s the one”
- “Goddamn, Ortega’s a dumbass…”
- “Whoever is saying she’s not gorgeous is crazy.”
However, opinions also varied, with some fans expressing concerns and preferences regarding the new look of the Venum kits:
- “Does this mean that the shirts women sometimes wear in the cage are actually going to match their shorts from now on, instead of just being the first white/black athletic shirt production could find hanging on a rack in the loading dock when fighters ask for one?”
- “Everyone’s talking about Tracy ofc but am I the only one who doesn’t really like the new look of these venum kits? The ones we have now look way better imo”
The debut of the new UFC fight kits has sparked discussions among fans, with opinions ranging from enthusiastic support for Tracy Cortez’s appearance to mixed views on the design changes introduced by Venum.
As the ‘Noche UFC’ event approaches, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing both the fights and the new kits in action. Tracy Cortez looks to continue her win streak inside the Octagon after an extended lay-off. While Grasso vs. Shevchenko will decide who gets to keep the flyweight belt.
Do you think the new fight kits look better than the old ones? We would love to hear your opinions in the comments!
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