UFC Vegas 24: Tracy Cortez def Justine Kish via split decision

UFC Vegas 24: Tracy Cortez def Justine Kish via split decision

Tracy Cortez and Justine Kish

The women’s flyweight contest of UFC Vegas 24 marks the contest between Tracy Cortez and Justine Kish. Cortez holds a record of (8-1) in MMA and she is still undefeated in MMA. While her opponent Justine Kish holds a record of (7-3) and she managed to win only one of her last four fights.

Round 1: Kish started the round with an early low kick and then she pushed Cortez against the cage. Cortez showed nice takedown defense and turned her down and scored a takedown of her own. Kish tried to turn for the arm but Cortez get in top-mount and landed some heavy shots. She ended the round on her back with some lethal strikes.

Round 2: Cortez started the round with an early low kick and Kish answered her with heavy punches. Cortez tried to rush inside but she eats a huge elbow from Kish. She walks through another strike and now Cortez is in the clinch again. Kish threw a nice combination. A couple of low kicks from Kish as the round ends.

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Tracy Cortez showed excellent ground control

Tracy Cortez vs Justine Kish
Tracy Cortez vs Justine Kish

Round 3: Cortez started the round aggressively but Kish answered her well. Kish secured a double leg takedown but Cortez turned her down and came above her. She landed some heavy shots from the back, Kish is able to pull away and restart. Kish landed a kick to the body and Cortez is dropped but she recovered fast. They traded shots as the fight ends.

Result: Tracy Cortez def Justine Kish via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

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