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Erin Blanchfield

14-2 MMA (8-1 UFC) Women's Flyweight American
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SCOUTING REPORT

Erin Blanchfield

14-2 MMA (8-1 UFC) Women's Flyweight American
High Danger

Elite BJJ background (7 years old start, EBI champion) with a relentless chain-wrestling game. Has won 5 UFC fights by submission and dominated Rose Namajunas in a 5-round main event. Only loss in UFC was to Manon Fiorot where she was outstruck decisively.

Physical Profile

StanceOrthodox
Height~165 cm
Reach~64 inches
Record14-2 MMA (8-1 UFC)

Finish Breakdown

KO/TKO
14%
Submissions
36%
Decisions
50%

Fighting Style

Elite grappler who has transformed into a well-rounded pressure fighter.

Strengths

  • Submission hunting — 5 UFC submission wins; elite guard work and top control
  • Takedown offense — chain wrestling vs Namajunas was dominant; continues to improve
  • Cardio — pressures at a high pace for 5 rounds — never fades
  • Striking improvement — her boxing has become a genuine threat; outlanded Fiorot before losing
  • Composure — very rarely makes tactical errors; fights smart
  • Top position — dominant from top

Weaknesses

  • Fiorot loss — got outstruck decisively; clear gap at elite striking
  • Submission exposure — been caught once (not in UFC)
  • Size — smaller frame in a division with long athletes
  • Top position vs elite wrestlers — not tested in WFL

Style Tendencies

  • Shoots for takedowns when striking isnt working
  • Works from guard when on bottom
  • High pace and pressure
  • Tends to grind opponents down

Recent Form

Won 4 in a row before the Fiorot loss.

Key Fights

WIN Tracy Cortez (UFC 322) SUB (RNC R2) MSG main card — Nov 2025
WIN Rose Namajunas (UFC Fight Night 246) UD 5-round main event; dominant wrestling — Nov 2024
LOSS Manon Fiorot (UFC Atlantic City) UD Only UFC loss — Mar 2024
WIN Jessica Andrade (UFC 283) SUB (RNC R2) — Jan 2023

Recommended Game Plan

Keep it standing — her grappling is the real threat. Use high-volume point-fighting. Pressure her early.

Standing

High-volume point-fighting at range. Dont engage in her pace.

Clinch

Control distance. Hip escape the body lock.

Ground

Work to standing immediately. Dont engage in her guard.

Key Instructions
  1. Keep it standing
  2. Use volume at range
  3. Pressure early
  4. Work to standing if taken down

⚠ This report is based on publicly available fight data and AI analysis. Not financial or medical advice.

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