TLDR
- Blanchfield enters as -260 favorite with 13-2 record, coming off win over Rose Namajunas
- Cortez returns as +196 underdog with 12-2 record after losing to Namajunas in July
- Fight pits Blanchfield’s striking volume and 80% takedown defense against Cortez’s 47% takedown accuracy
- Both fighters ended long winning streaks with losses before recent rebounds
- Odds heavily favor fight going to decision at -380 due to both fighters’ durability
Full UFC 322 Fight Card Odds
Main Card:
- Jack Della Maddalena (+220) vs. Islam Makhachev (-275) – Welterweight Title
- Valentina Shevchenko (-130) vs. Zhang Weili (+110) – Flyweight Title
- Sean Brady (-140) vs. Michael Morales (+115) – Welterweight
- Leon Edwards (+146) vs. Carlos Prates (-180) – Welterweight
- Beneil Dariush (+157) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (-193) – Lightweight
Prelims:
- Bo Nickal (-229) vs. Rodolfo Vieira (+184)
- Roman Kopylov (+153) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (-187)
- Erin Blanchfield (-260) vs. Tracy Cortez (+208)
- Angela Hill (+379) vs. Fatima Kline (-520)
- Pat Sabatini (-134) vs. Chepe Mariscal (+110)
Early Prelims:
- Malcolm Wellmaker (-548) vs. Ethyn Ewing (+400)
- Kyle Daukaus (-479) vs. Gerald Meerschaert (+375)
- Baisangur Susurkaev (-965) vs. Eric McConico (+619)
- Viacheslav Borshchev (+138) vs. Matheus Camilo (-163)
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Main Card Start: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM GMT (Sunday)
Erin Blanchfield vs Tracy Cortez Odds and Predictions for UFC 322
Erin Blanchfield and Tracy Cortez meet in a women’s flyweight matchup on the prelim card of UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden. Both fighters aim to strengthen their positions in the competitive 125-pound division.
Blanchfield enters ranked fourth with a 13-2 record. She stands 5’4″ with a 66-inch reach. The 26-year-old had won nine straight fights before losing a unanimous decision to Manon Fiorot in March 2024. She bounced back in November with a decision win over former champion Rose Namajunas.
Cortez brings a 12-2 record into the bout, ranked eighth in the division. She measures 5’5″ with a 65-inch reach. The 31-year-old won 11 consecutive fights before her loss to Namajunas in July. She returned to form in June with a decision victory over Viviane Araujo.
Striking and Grappling Stats
Blanchfield throws 5.24 strikes per minute with 44% accuracy while absorbing 4.21. Her striking defense sits at 59%. She averages 1.86 takedowns per fight at 31% accuracy with 0.8 submission attempts per bout. Her takedown defense registers at 80%.
Cortez lands 3.79 strikes per minute with 49% accuracy while absorbing 2.84. Her striking defense measures 57%. She averages 2.19 takedowns per fight at 47% accuracy with 0.3 submission attempts. Her takedown defense stands at 62%.
The matchup features Blanchfield’s striking volume against Cortez’s wrestling persistence. Blanchfield holds advantages in output and takedown defense. Cortez brings superior takedown accuracy and tighter boxing combinations.
UFC 322 Full Card Predictions (6/14)
🇺🇸Erin Blanchfield vs 🇺🇸Tracy Cortez
🇺🇸Blanchfield via Decision
This is a flyweight clash between two young grapplers entering their primes. Blanchfield enters rebounding from a competitive loss to Manon Fiorot, while Cortez looks to build… pic.twitter.com/g487OE1pUr
— HaydnCooperMMA (@HaydnCooperMMA) November 14, 2025
Fighting Styles
Blanchfield uses striking to set up grappling exchanges. She manages distance well and doesn’t waste energy. Her jab setups and defensive awareness have improved. She remains composed under pressure and adjusts during fights.
Cortez works behind an effective jab and throws tight combinations. She places shots well during exiting angles. Her balance while striking allows clean sprawls and counter-wrestling. She scrambles effectively back to her feet when taken down.
Betting Analysis
The odds list Blanchfield at -260 and Cortez at +196. The betting lines reflect confidence in Blanchfield’s youth, explosiveness, and superior takedown defense. Her higher striking volume combined with defensive wrestling should neutralize Cortez’s primary weapon.
Cortez’s best path involves early boxing success and defensive grappling. If she controls the pace and lands takedowns, she can accumulate rounds. Her physical strength at 31 makes her dangerous in clinch situations.
The fight going to decision sits at -380. Both fighters have proven durability and lack finishing ability. Blanchfield has less than a 50% finishing rate. Cortez has only two finishes across 14 career fights.
Recent Form
Blanchfield’s victory over Namajunas marked her second five-round fight. The win proved she could compete at championship level after the Fiorot setback. She has gone 7-1 since joining the UFC in 2021 with six consecutive wins and three finishes after entering the promotion.
“Call me crazy, but winning this (fight), I could be a title challenger.”
Tracy Cortez (@TracyCortezmma) is well-aware of the stakes at hand as she prepares to fight Erin Blanchfield. #VeChain #UFC322
Fight by Fight Preview ➡️: https://t.co/87hu3xtPKo pic.twitter.com/2BFL8VbBEm
— UFC News (@UFCNews) November 12, 2025
Cortez’s loss to Namajunas was her first five-round experience. She has maintained a 6-1 UFC record since joining in 2019. Against Araujo, she increased aggression in later rounds and landed three of five takedown attempts.
A victory for either fighter significantly impacts divisional rankings. Cortez would move one fight away from a title opportunity with a win over the fourth-ranked Blanchfield. Blanchfield hopes to secure a title shot with victory here.



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