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Cortez–Blanchfield Rematch Set for UFC 322 at MSG With Title Stakes in Play

Media-day comments cast the years-in-the-making bout as a test of their growth with a path toward the flyweight title picture.

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Overview

  • Tracy Cortez faces Erin Blanchfield on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Madison Square Garden in a UFC 322 prelims rematch.
  • Their first meeting in 2019 at Invicta FC 34 ended in a split decision for Cortez, a result both now frame as distant history.
  • Cortez said she expected the rematch and welcomes the attention, noting preparation that included work in Connecticut with LFA flyweight Aline Pereira.
  • Blanchfield said the timing finally aligned and emphasized showing her evolution since age 19, pointing to growth following a 2024 loss to Manon Fiorot and a rebound win over Rose Namajunas.
  • Coach Jameson White said Cortez is in top shape and predicted "a war," with rankings listing Blanchfield at No. 4 and Cortez at No. 8 as the winner targets the title conversation.