Women's Flyweight#4 RankedACTIVE
Erin Blanchfield
13-2
2 Win Streak
Age
26
Height
5'4"
Weight
125 lbs
Reach
66"
Avg Fight Time
14:07
Gym
—
UFC Record
8-1(9 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 4 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 3R3 3R5 1
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
46%
Bonuses
1
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-11-15
TC
W - Tracy Cortez
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Erin BlanchfieldDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
SA
vs Sarah Alpar
UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MF
vs Manon Fiorot
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
TS
vs Taila Santos
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs Jessica Andrade
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:37
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:37
WIN
RN
vs Rose Namajunas
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JA
vs JJ Aldrich
UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R2 2:38
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R2 2:38
WIN
MM
vs Molly McCann
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira· 2022-11-12
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R1 3:37
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R1 3:37
WIN
MM
vs Miranda Maverick
UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TC
vs Tracy Cortez
UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs. Makhachev
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 4:44
-330FAV
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:44·-330
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.2/min
Grappling
1.86 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️Erin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
27 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+51% vs div avg
52%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
52%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
48%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
41%
⭐Other
Counters
41%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
37%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (52%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (104%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 234% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
50% of subs
From Side Control
Kimura From Side Control
#31
25% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke Standing
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.2) and Strike Def% (59%).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 80% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
Division Rank#15 of 23
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#9 of 23
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc77%
Clinch
59% acc7%
Ground
79% acc16%
Striking Differential+1.03/min
5.24 landed/min4.21 absorbed/min
5.24
Landed/Min
4.21
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed591
Sig. Strikes Attempted1332
Key Insights
Erin is a distance-first striker, with 75% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 42% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 79% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
32%
Low
Division Rank#14 of 23
0%100%
TD Defense
80%
Elite
Division Rank#5 of 23
0%100%
TD Success Rate
23%
Landed
10
Defended
34
Total
44
1.86
TD / 15min
0.80
Sub / 15min
10
TD Landed
44
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
28
Landed
88
Attempted
32%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
7 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
43%
R2
57%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.86/15min.
Elite TD defense (80%).
4 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (32%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,182
1.41
Ratio
Absorbed
840
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
51.9
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.8
Standing %
64%
R3 vs R1 Output
98%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (51.9) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
1:26
R2 Control
1:56
R3 Control
2:38
R1 to Final
-19%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.6pp
Body
+4.7pp
Leg
-6.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+8.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
23.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
29.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
125%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#5
of 23
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#15
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#15
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#9
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#15
of 23
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#8
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#3
of 23
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#11
of 23
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2846
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights