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Erin Blanchfield Avenges 2019 Loss, Submits Tracy Cortez at UFC 322
16 Nov, 2025
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.
