Erin Blanchfield Explained

Erin Blanchfield
Other Names:Cold Blooded
Birth Date:4 May 1999
Birth Place:Elmwood Park, New Jersey, U.S.
Fighting Out Of:New York City, New York, U.S.
Height:5 ft 4 in
Weight:125 lb
Weight Class:Flyweight
Reach In:68[1]
Style:Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Karel Pravec[2]
Team:Renzo Gracie Academy
Silver Fox BJJ
Years Active:2018–present
Mma Kowin:2
Mma Subwin:4
Mma Decwin:6
Mma Decloss:2
Sherdog:283251

Erin Blanchfield (born May 4, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is a former Eddie Bravo Invitational champion. As of April 2, 2024, she is #3 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings, and as of August 20, 2024, she is #7 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.[3]

Background

A native of Elmwood Park, New Jersey,[4] Blanchfield started training jiu-jitsu at the age of seven. Two years later, she started competing in kickboxing and grappling tournaments. By the age of 12, she decided she wanted to be a professional fighter.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Blanchfield fought under Fighting Championships and amassed a record of 1–0 prior to being signed by Invicta Fighting Championships.[6]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Blanchfield made her Invicta debut on March 17, 2018, against Brittney Cloudy at Invicta FC 30. She won the fight by split decision.[7]

Her next fight came on November 16, 2018, facing Kay Hansen at Invicta FC 32.[8] She won the fight via majority decision.[9]

On February 15, 2019, Blanchfield faced Tracy Cortez at Invicta FC 34.[10] She lost the fight via split decision.[11]

Blanchfield faced Gabriella Gulfin on June 4, 2019 at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 76.[12] She won the fight via submission in round one.[13]

On February 7, 2020, Blanchfield returned to Invicta, facing Victoria Leonardo at Invicta FC 39. In the second round Blanchfield dropped Leonardo with a head kick, finishing off the technical knockout victory with punches.[14]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Blanchfield was expected to make her UFC debut as a short notice replacement for Bea Malecki against Norma Dumont on April 10, 2021 at in a Bantamweight bout.[15] In turn, the bout was pulled from the card by after Dumont missed weight by 3.5lbs.[16]

Blanchfield faced Sarah Alpar on September 18, 2021 at .[17] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Blanchfield was expected to face Maycee Barber, replacing Montana De La Rosa, on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269.[19] However, Barber withdrew in early November due to undisclosed reasons,[20] and she was replaced by Miranda Maverick.[21] Blanchfield won the fight by unanimous decision. She furthermore set the women’s flyweight single-fight takedown record, with eight total takedowns.[22]

Blanchfield faced JJ Aldrich on June 4, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 207.[23] She won the bout via guillotine choke in the second round.[24]

Blanchfield faced Molly McCann on November 12, 2022 at UFC 281.[25] She won the fight via a kimura submission in the first round.[26]

Blanchfield was scheduled to face Taila Santos on February 18, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 219.[27] When the main event fight between Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Vera was rescheduled for another event, Blanchfield's fight against Santos was moved up to serve as the main event.[28] Santos dropped out of the bout after her cornermen were denied visas into the United States, and was replaced by former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade.[29] Blanchfield won the fight via submission in round two.[30] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.[31]

The match with Taila Santos was rebooked and took place on August 26, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 225.[32] Blanchfield won the bout via unanimous decision.[33]

Blanchfield faced Manon Fiorot on March 30, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 54.[34] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[35]

Blachfield is scheduled to face former two-time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.[36]

Personal life

Until 2021, Blanchfield was studying Television and Digital Media with a concentration in sports media at Montclair State University, with an aim to becoming a commentator.[37] [38] Blanchfield is the daughter of George and Betsy Blanchfield, and has one brother, Brendan, who is also a mixed martial artist.

Championships and accomplishments

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|12–2|Manon Fiorot|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–1|Taila Santos|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Kallang, Singapore||-|Win|align=center|11–1|Jéssica Andrade|Submission (rear-naked choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|1:37|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–1|Molly McCann|Submission (kimura)|UFC 281| |align=center|1|align=center|3:37|New York City, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–1|JJ Aldrich|Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center|2|align=center|2:38|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–1|Miranda Maverick|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 269||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–1|Sarah Alpar|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win| align=center| 6–1| Brogan Walker-Sanchez| Decision (unanimous)| Invicta FC 41| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kansas City, Kansas, United States||-| Win| align=center| 5–1| Victoria Leonardo| KO (head kick and punches)| Invicta FC 39| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:06| Kansas City, Kansas, United States||-| Win| align=center| 4–1| Gabriella Gulfin| Submission (americana)| Cage Fury FC 76| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:20| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 3–1| Tracy Cortez| Decision (split)| Invicta FC 34| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kansas City, Missouri, United States||-| Win| align=center|3–0| Kay Hansen| Decision (majority)| Invicta FC 32| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kansas City, Missouri, United States||-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Brittney Cloudy| Decision (split)| Invicta FC 30| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kansas City, Missouri, United States||-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Whittany Pyles| TKO (doctor stoppage)| Cage Fury FC 70| | align=center| 1| align=center| 5:00| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States||-[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Erin Blanchfield ("Cold Blooded") MMA Fighter Page. Tapology. en. 2019-10-28.
  2. Web site: Erin Blanchfield promoted to black belt by Karel Pravec . July 31, 2020. bjjtribes.com.
  3. Web site: UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions UFC.com - The UFC App . 2024-08-20 . www.ufc.com.
  4. Web site: 2021-03-24. Montclair State Student Erin Blanchfield Continues to Work Towards Her MMA Dreams. 2021-09-19. The Montclarion. en-US.
  5. Web site: Erin Blanchfield earned 'Cold Blooded' nickname from father. Lee. Alexander K.. 2018-11-16. MMA Fighting. en. 2019-10-28.
  6. Web site: Erin Blanchfield MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2019-10-28.
  7. Web site: After a tough decision victory, Erin Blanchfield wants a finish at Invicta FC 32. 2018-11-13. MyMMANews.com. en-US. 2019-10-28.
  8. Web site: Invicta FC 32: Kay Hansen On Erin Blanchfield Matchup, Quest For UFC Gold. www.flocombat.com. 15 November 2018 . en. 2019-10-28.
  9. Web site: Invicta FC 32 Results: Felicia Spencer Claims Featherweight Championship. 2018-11-17. MMAWeekly.com. en-US. 2019-10-28.
  10. Web site: Invicta FC 34 Preview: What You Need to Know. Riggs. Drake. 2019-02-13. The Body Lock. en-US. 2019-03-06.
  11. Web site: Invicta FC 34 Quick Results (2/16): New Flyweight Champion Crowned & Tournament Finals Set Fightful MMA. www.fightful.com. en. 2019-03-06.
  12. Web site: Erin Blanchfield looks to get back to her winning ways at CFFC 76. 2019-06-10. MyMMANews.com. en-US. 2019-10-28.
  13. Web site: Uitslagen : CFFC 76 : Santella vs. Barquero. DNA. MMA. 15 June 2019 . en-US. 2019-10-28.
  14. Web site: Invicta FC 39 Results: Frey vs. Cummins 2. February 7, 2020. mmafighting.com.
  15. Web site: Lee . Alexander K. . Top prospect Erin Blanchfield steps in for Bea Malecki to fight Norma Dumont at April 10 UFC show . MMA Fighting . 1 April 2021 . en . 1 April 2021.
  16. Web site: Norma Dumont misses weight again, commission cancels UFC on ABC 2 fight vs. Erin Blanchfield. Mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2021-04-09. 2021-04-09.
  17. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-05-21. Erin Blanchfield treft Sarah Alpar tijdens UFC 266 op 4 september. 2021-05-21. MMA DNA. en-US.
  18. Web site: Bitter. Shawn. 2021-09-18. UFC Vegas 37 Results: Erin Blanchfield Earns Decision Win. 2021-09-18. Cageside Press. en-US.
  19. Web site: DNA. MMA. 2021-10-12. Erin Blanchfield vervangt Montana De La Rosa tegen Maycee Barber tijdens UFC 269. 2021-10-13. MMA DNA. en-US.
  20. Web site: Nolan King. 2021-11-06. Maycee Barber out of UFC 269 fight vs. Erin Blanchfield; replacement being sought. 2021-11-06. mmajunkie.usatoday.com.
  21. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-11-09. Maycee Barber Out, Miranda Maverick to Face Erin Blanchfield at UFC 269. 2021-11-10. Cageside Press. en-US.
  22. Web site: Anderson . Jay . UFC 269: Erin Blanchfield Sets Takedown Record in Dominant Showing Against Miranda Maverick . cagesidepress.com . 12 December 2021 . 12 December 2021.
  23. Web site: 2022-04-13 . UFC Blanchfield treft Aldrich in het vlieggewicht op 4 juni . 2022-04-13 . Eurosport . nl.
  24. Web site: Anderson . Jay . Law . Eddie. 2022-06-04 . UFC Vegas 56: Erin Blanchfield Shakes Off Tough Start, Submits JJ Aldrich . 2022-06-04 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  25. Web site: Molly McCann booked to fight Erin Blanchfield at UFC 281 in New York. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Simon Samano. 2022-08-11. 2022-08-11.
  26. Web site: UFC 281: Erin Blanchfield Takes "McCann's Shine with Flawless Win. Cageside Press. Jamie Theodosi. 2022-11-12. 2022-11-12.
  27. Web site: 2022-12-20 . UFC books Taila Santos vs. Erin Blanchfield for February event . 2022-12-20 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  28. Web site: Burne . Kathrine . EBI Champion Erin Blanchfield Gets First Main Event Fight At UFC Vegas 69 . JitsMagazine . 4 February 2023 . 4 February 2023.
  29. Web site: Critchfield . Triston . Jessica Andrade replaces Taila Santos, Meets Erin Blanchfield at UFC Fight Night 219 .
  30. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2023-02-18 . UFC Vegas 69: Erin Blanchfield Submits Former Champion Jessica Andrade in Incredible Showing . 2023-02-19 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  31. Web site: 2023-02-19 . UFC Fight Night 219 bonuses: $50,000 a cherry on top of Erin Blanchfield's contender status . 2023-02-19 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  32. Web site: Taila Santos vs. Erin Blanchfield Rebooked For UFC Singapore On August 26. mmanews.com. Harvey Leonard. 2023-06-23. 2023-06-23.
  33. Web site: Law . Eddie . 2023-08-26 . Relentless Pace, Takedown Attack, Earn Erin Blanchfield A Decision Victory Over Santos . 2023-08-26 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  34. Web site: Youngs . Jose . 2023-12-21 . Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot set for UFC Atlantic City . 2023-12-24 . MMA Fighting . en.
  35. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2024-03-31 . UFC Atlantic City: Manon Fiorot Takes Clear Decision Over Erin Blanchfield . 2024-03-31 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  36. Web site: Dana White announces UFC Edmonton with Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas main event, more. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2024-08-13. 2024-08-13.
  37. Web site: 2021-04-04. Erin Blanchfield UFC. 2021-09-19. www.ufc.com. en.
  38. Web site: 2022-02-02. Former Montclair State Student Erin Blanchfield is climbing the ranks in the UFC.
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