Rose Namajunas vs Tracy Cortez — Fight recap

Rose Namajunas defeated Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision over five rounds on July 13, 2024, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Namajunas dominated the grappling exchanges, landing 5 of 5 takedowns for a perfect 100% success rate while controlling 6:36 of total fight time compared to Cortez's 0:58.

The striking disparity was equally pronounced, with Namajunas connecting on 96 of 180 significant strikes at 53% accuracy versus Cortez's 58 of 198 at just 29%. Namajunas also registered a knockdown and showcased precise striking efficiency across all ranges, landing 66 head strikes, 17 of 20 body shots, and 13 of 14 leg kicks.

Cortez struggled to establish her offense and managed only 2 of 5 takedown attempts while being consistently outworked on the feet. The performance reinforced Namajunas' technical wrestling and volume striking as she continues her push toward another title opportunity in the strawweight division.