Erin Blanchfield is a leading flyweight contender in the UFC’s women’s flyweight division. A professional mixed martial artist since 2018, Blanchfield has been involved in combat sports ever since she was a child. She initially tried her luck with kickboxing and grappling and eventually transitioned to professional mixed martial arts. Once her professional mixed martial arts career kicked off, Erin Blanchfield witnessed a meteoric rise as she kept defeating her opponents one after the other in quick succession. Making her debut at Cage Fury FC 70 on March 24, 2018, against Whittany Pyles, Blanchfield made a dominant statement when she shut Pyles’ lights off in the first round to win the bout.
Erin Blanchfield defeated her next three opponents before suffering her first loss in her professional career against Tracey Cortez. Blanchfield was defeated by Cortez via a split decision at Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez. She made an impressive comeback from the loss and won three consecutive matches before making her way into the UFC. As of October 2024, Blanchfield boasts a record of 12 wins and 2 losses (12-2-0), she ranks No. 3 in her division and No. 7 in women’s pound-for-pound ranking as of October 2024. Erin Blanchfield's last fight was against Manon Fiorot where she unfortunately lost via a unanimous decision.
Erin Blanchfield Training
Erin Blanchfield trains at Renzo Gracie Academy in Midtown, Manhattan, USA. It is a home for training to many top names in the combat sports universe, which include mixed martial artists like Georges-St Pierre, Matt Sera, and Chris Weidman.
Is Erin Blanchfield a black belt?
Erin Blanchfield is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Karel Pravec, she became the first woman to win the Eddie Bravo Invitational Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition. Starting her grappling career at 13, Blanchfield reached the status of a black belt within a span of five years.
FAQs on Erin Blanchfield Training
A. Yes, she is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
A. She trains at Renzo Gracie Academy.
A. She started her grappling career at the age of 13.
A. No, she has been defeated twice in her mixed martial arts career.
A. She was born in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, USA.
