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Erin Blanchfield Avenges 2019 Loss, Submits Tracy Cortez at UFC 322
16 Nov
Summary
- Erin Blanchfield defeats Tracy Cortez via rear-naked choke in Round 2
- Blanchfield avenges her 2019 loss to Cortez under the Invicta banner
- Blanchfield positions herself as a potential title contender with the win
On November 16, 2025, Erin Blanchfield (14-2 MMA, 8-1 UFC) secured a decisive victory over Tracy Cortez (12-3 MMA, 6-2 UFC) at UFC 322 in New York. Blanchfield, who had previously lost to Cortez in 2019 under the Invicta banner, was determined to avenge that defeat.
The flyweight bout was a closely contested affair, with Blanchfield repeatedly attempting to take the fight to the ground, while Cortez tried to fend off the takedowns and impose her striking. However, Blanchfield's grappling prowess proved to be the difference-maker. Late in the second round, Blanchfield executed a powerful takedown that stretched across the canvas, setting up the beginning of the end for Cortez.
Blanchfield quickly moved to Cortez's back and trapped her left arm between her legs, sinking in a rear-naked choke that forced Cortez to tap out at the 4:44 mark of the second round. With this victory, Blanchfield has now won back-to-back fights since her lone UFC loss, and she has positioned herself as a potential title contender in the flyweight division.
