Erin Blanchfield
Updated: 12/11/2025, 6:02:18 PM Wikipedia source
Erin Blanchfield (born May 4, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is a former Eddie Bravo Invitational champion. As of May 13, 2025, she is #4 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings, and as of November 18, 2025, she is #7 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.
Infobox
Born
(1999-05-04) May 4, 1999 (age 26)New York City, New York, U.S.
Other names
Cold Blooded
Height
5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight
125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division
Flyweight
Reach
68 in (173 cm)
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out of
Elmwood Park, New Jersey, U.S.
Team
Renzo Gracie AcademyDanaher Death Squad Silver Fox BJJ
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Karel Pravec
Years active
2018–present
Total
16
Wins
14
By knockout
2
By submission
5
By decision
2
Losses
2
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
16 matches
By knockout
14 wins
2
2 losses
0
By submission
By submission
16 matches
By submission
14 wins
5
2 losses
0
By decision
By decision
16 matches
By decision
14 wins
7
2 losses
2
| 16 matches | 14 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 7 | 2 |
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–2
Opponent
Tracy Cortez
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 322
Date
November 15, 2025
Round
2
Time
4:44
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–2
Opponent
Rose Namajunas
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi
Date
November 2, 2024
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
12–2
Opponent
Manon Fiorot
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
Date
March 30, 2024
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–1
Opponent
Taila Santos
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie
Date
August 26, 2023
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kallang, Singapore
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Jéssica Andrade
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield
Date
February 18, 2023
Round
2
Time
1:37
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Molly McCann
Method
Submission (kimura)
Event
UFC 281
Date
November 12, 2022
Round
1
Time
3:37
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
JJ Aldrich
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik
Date
June 4, 2022
Round
2
Time
2:38
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
Miranda Maverick
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 269
Date
December 11, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
Sarah Alpar
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann
Date
September 18, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Brogan Walker-Sanchez
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Invicta FC 41
Date
July 30, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Victoria Leonardo
Method
KO (head kick and punches)
Event
Invicta FC 39
Date
February 7, 2020
Round
2
Time
2:06
Location
Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–1
Opponent
Gabriella Gulfin
Method
Submission (americana)
Event
Cage Fury FC 76
Date
June 14, 2019
Round
1
Time
3:20
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
3–1
Opponent
Tracy Cortez
Method
Decision (split)
Event
Invicta FC 34
Date
February 15, 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Kay Hansen
Method
Decision (majority)
Event
Invicta FC 32
Date
November 16, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Brittney Cloudy
Method
Decision (split)
Event
Invicta FC 30
Date
July 21, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Whittany Pyles
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
Cage Fury FC 70
Date
March 24, 2018
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Notes
Flyweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 14–2 | Tracy Cortez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 322 | November 15, 2025 | 2 | 4:44 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 | Rose Namajunas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi | November 2, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Loss | 12–2 | Manon Fiorot | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot | March 30, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 12–1 | Taila Santos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie | August 26, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 11–1 | Jéssica Andrade | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield | February 18, 2023 | 2 | 1:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 10–1 | Molly McCann | Submission (kimura) | UFC 281 | November 12, 2022 | 1 | 3:37 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | JJ Aldrich | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik | June 4, 2022 | 2 | 2:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Miranda Maverick | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 269 | December 11, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Sarah Alpar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann | September 18, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Brogan Walker-Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 41 | July 30, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 5–1 | Victoria Leonardo | KO (head kick and punches) | Invicta FC 39 | February 7, 2020 | 2 | 2:06 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 4–1 | Gabriella Gulfin | Submission (americana) | Cage Fury FC 76 | June 14, 2019 | 1 | 3:20 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Tracy Cortez | Decision (split) | Invicta FC 34 | February 15, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Kay Hansen | Decision (majority) | Invicta FC 32 | November 16, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Brittney Cloudy | Decision (split) | Invicta FC 30 | July 21, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Whittany Pyles | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Cage Fury FC 70 | March 24, 2018 | 1 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Flyweight debut. |
References
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- "Norma Dumont misses weight again, commission cancels UFC on ABC 2 fight vs. Erin Blanchfield"https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/ufc-on-abc-2-news-norma-dumont-vs-erin-blanchfield-weight-miss-nac-cancels-commission
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- "Jessica Andrade replaces Taila Santos, Meets Erin Blanchfield at UFC Fight Night 219"https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jessica-Andrade-Replaces-Taila-Santos-Meets-Erin-Blanchfield-at-UFC-Fight-Night-219-189161/amp
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- "Taila Santos vs. Erin Blanchfield Rebooked For UFC Singapore On August 26"https://www.mmanews.com/.amp/news/erin-blanchfield-vs-taila-santos-rebooked-ufc-singapore-august-26
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- "Erin Blanchfield Bounces Back With Win, Calls Out Alexa Grasso"https://cagesidepress.com/2024/11/02/erin-blanchfield-bounces-back-with-win-calls-out-alexa-grasso/
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