Erin Blanchfield VS Tracy Cortez

Sat 15 Nov · 23:00 UTC Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, United States

Tale of the Tape

14-3-0 Record 12-4-0

26 Age 31

163 cm Height 165 cm

168 cm Reach 166 cm

orthodox Stance orthodox

50% Finish rate 17%

14% KO rate 8%

36% Sub rate 8%

Result Summary

Erin Blanchfield def. Tracy Cortez Submission (rear naked choke) · R2 4:44

Erin Blanchfield and Tracy Cortez exchanged strikes early, but Blanchfield's grappling proved decisive as she repeatedly took Cortez down. In the second round, Blanchfield secured a dominant position and locked in a submission, forcing Cortez to tap at 4:44, marking the first submission loss of Cortez's career.

Fight Overview

Top flyweight prospect Erin Blanchfield faces Tracy Cortez in a matchup of rising contenders. Both fighters are known for their grappling, making this a pivotal bout for the division's future.

Keys to Victory

Erin Blanchfield

Use her 2 cm reach advantage and striking improvements to set up takedowns.
Control positions on the ground and threaten with submissions.
Maintain a high pace to test Cortez's cardio.

Tracy Cortez

Defend takedowns and keep the fight standing where she can use her boxing.
Look for scrambles to reverse positions if taken down.
Capitalize on any openings in Blanchfield's transitions.

Last 5 fights

Erin Blanchfield

W Rose Namajunas Decision · R5 5:00 · 2 NOV 2024
L Manon Fiorot Decision · R5 5:00 · 30 MAR 2024
W Taila Santos Decision · R3 5:00 · 26 AUG 2023
W Jéssica Andrade Submission · R2 1:37 · 18 FEB 2023
W Molly McCann Submission · R1 3:37 · 12 NOV 2022

Tracy Cortez

W Viviane Araújo Decision · R3 5:00 · 28 JUN 2025
L Rose Namajunas Decision · R5 5:00 · 13 JUL 2024
W Jasmine Jasudavicius Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 SEPT 2023
W Melissa Gatto Decision · R3 5:00 · 7 MAY 2022
W Justine Kish Decision · R3 5:00 · 17 APR 2021

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