Erin Blanchfield: Can she silence the doubters?
After her setback against Fiorot, Blanchfield is looking for redemption. Here’s our breakdown of a crucial co-main event.
The canvas is her backyard, and for her opponents, it's a graveyard. Erin Blanchfield doesn't ask for permission to take you down; she moves in, gets comfortable, and waits for the hammer to drop with a 50% finish rate that’s honestly chilling.
🥊 Quick Stats
Name: Erin Blanchfield
Record: 13-2-0
Signature: A submission machine with a 50% finish rate.
The High-Five Block
Last 5 results:
- ✅ Tracy Cortez — Submission (R2) UFC 322
- ✅ Rose Namajunas — Unanimous decision UFC Fight Night
- ❌ Manon Fiorot — Unanimous decision UFC Fight Night
- ✅ Taila Santos — Unanimous decision UFC Fight Night
- ✅ Jessica Andrade — Submission (R2) UFC Fight Night
The Origin Story
Erin Blanchfield isn't here to make up the numbers or sell dreams at press conferences. At 25, she is the definition of surgical efficiency. Her style is no-nonsense: she moves forward, she eats shots, and as soon as the opening is there, she turns the fight into a suffocating grappling clinic. She doesn't need fancy tricks when her 78.3% takedown defense lets her dictate exactly where the fight happens. She’s a natural grappler, hardwired to crush her opponents' hopes the moment things get physical.
The setback before the comeback
The loss to Manon Fiorot was a brutal wake-up call: at the top level, technique alone isn't enough—you need precision. Before that speed bump, she had dismantled Jessica Andrade and Taila Santos, establishing herself as the most credible threat in the division. This loss isn't the end; it's an adjustment. Blanchfield has proven she can beat former champions. Today, she’s not just looking to win; she’s looking to silence the doubters and get back on her path to the top.
Useless Knowledge
- She absorbs an average of 4.2 strikes per minute, proving she’s willing to take a few bruises to lock in those submissions.
- With only 34% accuracy on her takedowns, she makes up for it with pure persistence: she eventually drags everyone to the canvas.
The MMX Take
Against Jasmine Jasudavicius, Blanchfield is on familiar but dangerous ground. Her grappling pedigree is her greatest asset, but her 44.4% striking accuracy highlights a vulnerability: if she can't secure those takedowns, she risks getting picked apart on the feet. This is a "bounce-back" fight: she needs to prove her 5.2 strikes per minute volume is enough to control the pace against an opponent looking to climb the ladder. It’s a safe bet for those who believe in superior ground technique, but don't underestimate the distance management. A submission win remains the most likely scenario to get her momentum back.
Erin Blanchfield is a predator on the ground looking to reclaim her spot at the top of the food chain. Do you think she’ll win her next fight? Head over to make your picks and challenge your buddies on MMX.
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