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Erin Blanchfield makes case for UFC title fight against Valentina Shevchenko: ‘I just finished a former champion’

Erin Blanchfield UFC 285 Valentina Shevchenko Off the back of her stunning submission win over former undisputed UFC strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade, newly minted #3 ranked flyweight contender, Erin Blanchfield believes she has firmly staked her claim for a shot at division gold against Valentina Shevchenko. Headlining for the first time during her promotional tenure, New Jersey upstart, Blanchfield took top […]

Off the back of her stunning submission win over former undisputed UFC strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade, newly minted #3 ranked flyweight contender, Erin Blanchfield believes she has firmly staked her claim for a shot at division gold against Valentina Shevchenko.

Headlining for the first time during her promotional tenure, New Jersey upstart, Blanchfield took top billing at UFC Vegas 69 this past weekend against former strawweight best, Andrade – submitting the Brazilian replacement on short notice with a second round rear-naked choke.

Touting herself as a future title contender at the flyweight limit following her decimation of Andrade in Las Vegas, Blanchfield – who moved to 11-1 professionally with the victory, is sure to have a keen eye on next weekend’s UFC 285 co-main event championship fight between Shevchenko, and Alexa Grasso.

Erin Blanchfield touts herself as incoming UFC title challenger

Campaigning for a UFC title opportunity inside just six fights under the promotion’s scrutiny, Blanchfield laid out her claim for a flyweight title challenge.

“I think, right now, with how the division is laid out – like I was supposed to fight Taila (Santos), she pulled out last minute, Manon (Fiorot) is still hurt – there the only two girls above me,” Erin Blanchfield told LowKick MMA reporter, James Lynch, during a recent interview.

“And I just finished a former champion (Jessica Andrade) at number three in the division,” Erin Blanchfield continued. “And I know anybody in the top-5 can always fight for a title. So I think – I think this fight proved I’m ready for a title shot.”

Arriving in the UFC in September 2021, Invicta FC alum, Blanchfield debuted with a victory over Sarah Alpar, before then defeating both Miranda Maverick, and JJ Aldrich, before running through Liverpool fan-favorite, Molly McCann with a dominant kimura stoppage at UFC 281 in November last year at Madison Square Garden.

Erin Blanchfield Explains Confidence In Beating Valentina Shevchenko

UFC women’s flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield has explained the root of the confidence she boasts when it comes to a potential showdown with divisional queen Valentina Shevchenko. This past weekend, Blanchfield thrived in what was her first ti…

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Erin Blanchfield lands No.3 spot in flyweight rankings, No.8 P4P following UFC Vegas 69 win

UFC flyweight Erin Blanchfield enters the flyweight top three in the latest promotional rankings update following this past weekend’s victory. While many tipped Blanchfield for future success, her impressive second-round finish of former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade was nothing short of spectacular. Blanchfield would secure a rear naked choke over the betting favorite, but also enjoyed […]

UFC flyweight Erin Blanchfield enters the flyweight top three in the latest promotional rankings update following this past weekend’s victory.

While many tipped Blanchfield for future success, her impressive second-round finish of former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade was nothing short of spectacular. Blanchfield would secure a rear naked choke over the betting favorite, but also enjoyed success on the feet in the first round – the general consensus being that this is where she would find the most problems.

With the win, Blanchfield would take Andrade’s No.3 women’s flyweight ranking, pushing the Brazilian just down one spot to four. The 23-year-old was previously the division No.10 ranked fighter and also makes her debut on the female pound-for-pound list at the No.8 spot.

Blanchfield now appears set to take on the winner of Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso, who are scheduled to fight for Shevchenko’s undisputed title on February 4.

Erin Blanchfield eyes Shevchenko bout

Shevchenko has built an undeniable legacy, currently riding a nine-fight win streak, eight of which were title fights and finds herself second only to Amanda Nunes on the P4P list.

Still though, Blanchfield is up for the challenge and while it seems likely that a title fight is next, the American said that she would be willing to take another fight in between.

“I’m definitely OK with fighting again,” said Blanchfield. “The title fight’s in two weeks, so I think it can line up perfectly. But if they want me to fight again, I’ll gain more experience.”

“I would prefer Shevchenko, I think she beats Grasso, I think Grasso is a very tough fighter but I want to be the one that takes it from her.”

Is Erin Blanchfield the next flyweight champion?

Erin Blanchfield lands No.3 spot in flyweight rankings, No.8 P4P following UFC Vegas 69 win

UFC flyweight Erin Blanchfield enters the flyweight top three in the latest promotional rankings update following this past weekend’s victory.

Blanchfield now appears set to take on the winner of Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso, who are scheduled to fight for Shevchenko’s undisputed title on February 4.

Erin Blanchfield eyes Shevchenko bout

Shevchenko has built an undeniable legacy, currently riding a nine-fight win streak, eight of which were title fights and finds herself second only to Amanda Nunes on the P4P list.

Still though, Blanchfield is up for the challenge and while it seems likely that a title fight is next, the American said that she would be willing to take another fight in between.

“I would prefer Shevchenko, I think she beats Grasso, I think Grasso is a very tough fighter but I want to be the one that takes it from her.”

Is Erin Blanchfield the next flyweight champion?

Valentina Shevchenko Won’t ‘Discard’ Possible Bantamweight Return To Challenge Julianna Peña

Newly crowned UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Julianna Peña may have a challenge from below to be concerned about. Over two years on from having her reign ended at the first hurdle by Amanda Nunes, Peña returned to the throne by way of a controversial decision win over Raquel Pennington in this past weekend’s UFC 307 […]

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Newly crowned UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Julianna Peña may have a challenge from below to be concerned about.

Over two years on from having her reign ended at the first hurdle by Amanda Nunes, Peña returned to the throne by way of a controversial decision win over Raquel Pennington in this past weekend’s UFC 307 co-main event.

While her second divisional rule has only just got underway, talk has quickly turned to her first defense and the likelihood of Kayla Harrison getting a shot in her third Octagon outing.

“The Venezuelan Vixen,” however, has made it clear that she would rather complete her trilogy with Amanda Nunes should the Brazilian end her retirement.

But there’s also been growing talk of another former opponent of the bantamweight queen’s pursuing a second victory over her…

Shevchenko Open To Bantamweight Return In ‘Right’ Circumstances

During an interview with Bodog Canada prior to UFC 307, flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko assessed a possible rematch with Peña were she to achieve a similar feat at the expense of Pennington.

The Kyrgyzstani standout submitted Peña en route to an ultimately unsuccessful bantamweight title bid back in 2017. “Bullet” later dropped to 125 pounds, where she enjoyed a lengthy title reign and recently commenced a second.

Be it a flyweight defense opposite Manon Fiorot or a bantamweight return, Shevchenko insisted that she’s yet to give any thought to what could await her down the line.

But “Bullet” was also keen to note that nothing is off the table, including a move back up to 135 pounds in pursuit of two-division champ status.

“You know, I was so busy working on returning my belt back at flyweight, so I didn’t have a chance to think about anything else,” Shevchenko said. “I was focusing so much on Alexa (Grasso). For a year-and-a-half, the only one person I was thinking of was her.

“I’m not discarding any opportunities. I’m not saying something like, ‘No!’ But yeah, when I recover from the last fight and we go back and see my team, my manager…we will make the decision,” Shevchenko continued. “Probably for me to go up to bantamweight, it would have to pass some time to build up back my muscles. Spending so long at flyweight, I kind of get smaller. … But if I decide to move up, it has to be right.”

For now, both Shevchenko and Peña will be continuing to celebrate their recent returns to their respective divisional mountaintops.

And while both women have challengers waiting in the wings, should they cement their grips on the UFC gold in their possession, perhaps a second dance will be in their futures.

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Erin Blanchfield Explains Preference To Face Shevchenko Over Grasso

UFC flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield wants to be the one to dethrone Valentina Shevchenko for the flyweight belt. Blanchfield picked up the biggest win of her UFC career Saturday night when she defeated Jéssica Andrade in the UFC Fight Night 219 he…

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