Stunning UFC star left unrecognizable after brutal bloody defeat

Glamorous UFC star Tracey Cortez was left bloodied and bruised after her fight against Erin Blanchfield on Saturday night.

Cortez, who has become a favorite among UFC fans for his striking looks, suffered a submission defeat in the second round of their fight at Madison Square Garden.

However, in the lead-up to the submission, Cortez absorbed some brutal strikes from her American counterpart and was left looking unrecognizable come the end.

In photos shortly after she tapped to the rear-naked choke that Blanchfield sunk in, Cortez sat for a moment on the canvas as blood trickled down her forehead.

The 31-year-old had a number of noticeable cuts across her face and suffered from some swelling around her right eye after taking some huge shots from Blanchfield.

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Tracy Cortez in action at UFC 322

Tracy Cortez was left bloodied and bruised after her defeat to Erin Blanchfield on Saturday

The flyweight star has become a favorite among UFC fans

Cortez suffered a submission defeat in the second round of the contest in New York

Cortez suffered a submission defeat in the second round of the con

test in New York