Tracy Cortez vs. Erin Blanchfield Set for UFC 322 Rematch at Madison Square Garden

Fight-week comments underscore a striking-focused Cortez in a bout that could propel the victor toward a flyweight title shot.

Overview

Cortez’s coach Jameson White says she is in great shape, focusing on specific striking choices, and expects “a war.”
Cortez (12-2) said she embraces the rematch spotlight and is not fazed by attention, coming off a bounce-back win over Viviane Araujo at UFC 317.
She sharpened her stand-up in Connecticut with LFA flyweight Aline Pereira, a noted striker who competes this week.
Blanchfield, who dropped a split decision to Cortez in Invicta FC in 2019, said the timing finally aligned and aims to show growth after a year on the sidelines following a late Barber cancellation, having previously rebounded with a win over Rose Namajunas.
The matchup on Saturday at UFC 322 in New York is widely viewed as a springboard into top-five status and the title conversation for the winner.