Erin “Cold Blooded” Blanchfield was born in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, on May 4th of 1999, is an American mixed martial artist currently competing under UFC in the women’s flyweight division, skillfully grappling with a never-stopped kind of fighting style that promptly skyrocketed her up the ranks by one of the best contender prospects in her weight category.
Early Life and Introduction
Blanchfield started training in BJJ when she was seven years old, further competing in both kickboxing and grappling tournaments when she turned nine, and was convinced she was going to be a pro fighter by twelve years of age. That eventually grew into full-time training in BJJ, and her dedication reached its zenith: a black belt from highly regarded Karel Pravec-obviously earning her skill and perseverance on the mat.
Professional MMA Career
Invicta Fighting Championships
Blanchfield’s professional debut came on March 17, 2018, when she signed up with Invicta Fighting Championships, beating Brittney Cloudy via split decision. She gained momentum with big wins, including defeating Kay Hansen by majority decision and knocking out Victoria Leonardo with a head kick. This victory earned her the Performance of the Night award. Her time in Invicta showcased her improving skillset, proving she was ready for hard-hitting opponents.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Blanchfield was initially expected to make her UFC debut on April 10, 2021 against Norma Dumont but the bout was scrapped after Dumont missed weight. She eventually made her octagon debut on September 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann where she dominated to a unanimous decision win over Sarah Alpar. Showing off her grappling, Blanchfield secured a single-fight women’s flyweight takedown record eight takedowns en route to a unanimous decision victory over Miranda Maverick at UFC 269.
Blanchfield continued her rise with a second-round guillotine choke submission against JJ Aldrich on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207. Later, she beat Molly McCann via first-round kimura submission at UFC 281 on November 12, 2022, to further stamp her credentials as a dangerous grappler.
The biggest moment of her career so far happened at UFC Fight Night 219 this past February 18, 2023, when she finally faced off against former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade. Blanchfield was on point in every facet of her performance, beating her via second-round submission, and even took home the bonus for Performance of the Night to catapult her into the title conversation.
One of the highly expected fights was when Blanchfield took on Taila Santos at UFC Fight Night 225 on August 26, 2023. She won via unanimous decision in a dominant display of nonstop pace and takedown game. Blanchfield lost a unanimous decision against Manon Fiorot at UFC on ESPN 54, March 30, 2024.
Blanchfield then bounced back to take a unanimous decision over former two-time UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246 and called out Alexa Grasso afterwards for a future fight.
Style of Fighting and Skills
Blanchfield has earned recognition as an exceptional grappler, excelling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which accounts for most of her submission wins. Her striking improves with each fight, making her increasingly versatile and unpredictable. Non-stop pressure with strategic pursuit in taking down and submitting people with cold blood is what makes her really lethally calm inside the Octagon.
Personal Life and Education
Outside of competition, Blanchfield went on to attend Montclair State University, studying Television and Digital Media with a concentration in sports media, in hopes of becoming a commentator. She managed to balance her academics with a burgeoning career in MMA, showcasing her dedication and time management skills.
Recent News and Future Prospects
Blanchfield comes in at 13-2 professionally as of December 2024. This most recent win over Rose Namajunas now has the title shot murmurs well and truly there. That she called out Alexa Grasso proves her eagerness to face the best of the division and to cement her position as one of the top challengers at flyweight.
The career path of Blanchfield is something that quite a number of fans and analysts want to see, and also believe she will be challenging the championship any time soon.
FAQs
What is Erin Blanchfield’s record in MMA?
At the end of December 2024, Erin Blanchfield was a pro 13-2 in the world of MMA.
Has Erin Blanchfield ever fought for a UFC championship?
While he has not, as of this moment-December 2024, fought for a title in the UFC, Blanchfield does happen to be one of their biggest contenders in the Female Flyweight Division.
What is Erin Blanchfield’s Nickname, and how did she get it?
Cold Blooded
Whom did Erin Blanchfield call for her next fight?
From the month of November 2024, after defeating Rose Namajunas, Blanchfield took to calling Alexa Grasso up.
What is Erin Blanchfiled’s educational background?
She attended Montclair State University, studying Television and Digital Media with a concentration in sports media to become a commentator.
