Erin Blanchfield is an American female professional mixed martial artist who competes in the flyweight division. She is currently signed with one of the leading professional mixed martial arts promotions, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Deeply engrossed in combat sports since her childhood, Erin Blanchfield started training in jiu-jitsu at the age of seven. She also took part in various grappling and kickboxing tournaments in her childhood. As she was approaching her teenage years, Blanchfield decided to explore a career in professional mixed martial arts as a professional.
After making her debut in 2018, Erin Blanchfield fought in different fight promotions before eventually joining the UFC. In her professional career as a mixed martial artist, Erin Blanchfield has maintained a dominant record of 12 wins and just 2 losses as of October 2024. She has secured 2 victories by knockout, 4 by submission, and 6 by decision. Blanchfield has featured in seven fights in UFC so far, where she has been able to overcome 6 of her opponents. She maintains an almost perfect record in the promotion of 6-1 and is among the leading contenders in the flyweight division. Blanchfield was last seen in action inside the octagon on March 30, 2024, against Manon Fiorot in a women’s flyweight showdown in the main event. Blanchfield lost the bout via a unanimous decision.
Erin Blanchfield Loss
Erin Blanchfield suffered her first professional loss at Invicta FC against Tracey Cortez. The duo squared off against each other at Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez. The fight was closely contested and in the end, Cortez was adjudged the winner by a unanimous decision. The loss was Blanchfield’s first professional loss of her career.
Blanchfield's second loss came at the hands of Manon Fiorot at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs Fiorot on March 30, 2024. The bout went the full distance, concluding with Manon Fiorot emerging victorious via unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the fight 50-45 in her favor. Fiorot showcased superior striking abilities and defensive prowess, maintaining dominance throughout the rounds. While Blanchfield exhibited bursts of aggression, she struggled to secure a decisive victory or effectively counter Fiorot's strategy. Despite Blanchfield's efforts, Fiorot's physicality and precision in striking ultimately secured her the win.
What rank is Erin Blanchfield?
As of October 2024, Erin Blanchfield is ranked No.3 in the UFC women’s flyweight rankings. She also ranks No. 7 in the women's pound-for-pound rankings as of October 2024.
What division is Erin Blanchfield in?
Erin Blanchfield is an active competitor in the UFC’s women’s flyweight division. With an impressive record of 12 wins and 2 losses, Blanchfield made her professional debut on March 24, 2018, in a flyweight showdown against Whittany Pyles. She is among the top contenders in the division as of now.
FAQs on Erin Blanchfield Loss
A. She is 25 years old.
A. She fights in the women’s flyweight division of the UFC.
A. She is ranked as the No.3 flyweight fighter in UFC.
A. She has suffered just two losses as of October 2024.
A. Tracey Cortez and Manon Fiorot are the only fighters to defeat Erin Blanchfield.
