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21 Facts About Erin Blanchfield

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Erin Blanchfield was born on May 4,1999 and is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Erin Blanchfield made her Invicta debut on March 17,2018, against Brittney Cloudy at Invicta FC 30.

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Erin Blanchfield's next fight came on November 16,2018, facing Kay Hansen at Invicta FC 32.

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On February 15,2019, Erin Blanchfield faced Tracy Cortez at Invicta FC 34.

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Erin Blanchfield faced Gabriella Gulfin on June 4,2019 at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 76.

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Erin Blanchfield won the fight via submission in round one.

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On February 7,2020, Erin Blanchfield returned to Invicta, facing Victoria Leonardo at Invicta FC 39.

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Erin Blanchfield was expected to make her UFC debut as a short notice replacement for Bea Malecki against Norma Dumont on April 10,2021 at UFC on ABC: Vettori vs Holland in a Bantamweight bout.

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Erin Blanchfield faced Sarah Alpar on September 18,2021 at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann.

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Erin Blanchfield was expected to face Maycee Barber, replacing Montana De La Rosa, on December 11,2021 at UFC 269.

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Erin Blanchfield furthermore set the women's flyweight single-fight takedown record, with eight total takedowns.

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Erin Blanchfield faced JJ Aldrich on June 4,2022 at UFC Fight Night 207.

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Erin Blanchfield won the bout via guillotine choke in the second round.

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Erin Blanchfield faced Molly McCann on November 12,2022 at UFC 281.

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Erin Blanchfield won the fight via a kimura submission in the first round.

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Erin Blanchfield was scheduled to face Taila Santos on February 18,2023 at UFC Fight Night 219.

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Erin Blanchfield faced Manon Fiorot on March 30,2024, at UFC on ESPN 54.

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Erin Blanchfield faced former two-time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas on November 2,2024 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 246.

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Erin Blanchfield was scheduled to face Maycee Barber in the main event on May 31,2025 at UFC on ESPN 68.

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Until 2021, Erin Blanchfield was studying Television and Digital Media with a concentration in sports media at Montclair State University, with an aim to becoming a commentator.

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Erin Blanchfield is the daughter of George and Betsy Erin Blanchfield, and has one brother, Brendan, who is a mixed martial artist.