Erin Blanchfield • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 322(11/15/25) Blanchfield submitted Tracy Cortez via rear-naked choke at 4:44 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(11/2/24) Blanchfield won a five round unanimous decision over Rose Namajunas
• UFC on ESPN(3/30/24) Blanchfield lost a five round unanimous decision to Manon Fiorot
• UFC Fight Night(8/26/23) Blanchfield won a three round unanimous decision over Taila Santos
• UFC Fight Night(2/18/23) Blanchfield submitted Jéssica Andrade via rear naked choke at 1:37 of the second round
• UFC 281(11/12/22) Blanchfield submitted Molly McCann via kimura at 3:37 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(6/4/22) Blanchfield submitted JJ Aldrich via guillotine choke at 2:38 of the second round
• UFC 269(12/11/21) Blanchfield won a three round unanimous decision over Miranda Maverick
• UFC Fight Night(9/18/21) Blanchfield won a three round unanimous decision over Sarah Alpar

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

Two wins by KO, five by submission (Guillotine, Americana, kimura, 2 RNC)

Three first round finishes

Has won 11 of her last 12

Had 4-1 Invicta FC record

Owns wins over UFC vets Kay Hansen and Victoria Leonardo

Lone loss in 2019 via split decision to UFC 322 opponent Tracy Cortez

Origin of nickname: “My dad made it up when I was a kid because my expression never changed when I was competing.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started martial arts at seven years old to learn self-defense. I started competing at eight years old and fell in love with it. I took my first kickboxing fight at 14 years old on a day’s notice. I won that fight by decision and loved fighting.

Q: Training

ANSWER: I train two times a day, six days a week

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: I am the first female and youngest Eddie Bravo Invitational flyweight champ. I won it at 18 years old and got into MMA right after. I am a black belt in BJJ.

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My family and friends that love and support me are my heroes.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: I have wanted to be a UFC fighter since I was 12 years old. Many gyms I trained had UFC fighters and I always looked up to them and mimicked their training routines.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: I am currently a junior at Montclair State University. I am studying Television and Digital Media with a concentration in sports media. I would like to get into commentating while I'm fighting and afterwards.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I never had another job

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Kimura

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Head kicks

WIN

Blanchfield

Cortez

SUB Rear Naked Choke

Prelims

November 15, 2025