Erin Blanchfield
Erin Blanchfield | |
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Born | [1] | May 4, 1999
Other names | Cold Blooded[2] |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)[1] |
Division | Flyweight (115—125 Ib) |
Reach | 68[1] in (173 cm) |
Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
Fighting out of | New York, United States |
Team | Renzo Gracie Academy Silver Fox BJJ |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Karel Pravec[3] |
Years active | 2018–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 7 |
Wins | 6 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Erin Blanchfield' (born May 4, 1999) is an American mixed martial artist. She was the formal Eddie Bravo Invitational champion and currently she competes in the flyweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships.
Background
Blanchfield started training jiu-jitsu at age of seven and two years later, she started competing in kickboxing and grappling tournaments. By the age of 12, she decided she wanted to be a professional fighter.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Blanchfield fought under Fighting Championships and amassed a record of 1-0 prior signed by Invicta Fighting Championships.[5]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Blanchfield made her Invicta debut on March 17, 2018, against Brittney Cloudy at Invicta FC 30. She won the fight by split decision.[6]
Her next fight came on November 16, 2018, facing Kay Hansen at Invicta FC 32.[7] She won the fight via majority decision.[8]
On February 15, 2019, Blanchfield faced Tracy Cortez at Invicta FC 34.[9] She lost the fight via split decision.[10]
Blanchfield faced Gabriella Gulfin on June 4, 2019 at Cage Fury Fighting Championships 76.[11] She won the fight via submission in round one.[12]
On February 7, 2020, Blanchfield returned to Invicta, facing Victoria Leonardo at Invicta FC 39. In the second round Blanchfield dropped Leonardo with a head kick, finishing off the technical knockout victory with punches.[13]
Personal life
Blanchfield is studying biology major at Montclair State University.[4]
Championships and accomplishments
Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Eddie Bravo Invitational
- Eddie Bravo Invitational Champion (One time)[14]
Mixed martial arts record
7 matches | 6 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 2 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 3 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 6–1 | Brogan Walker-Sanchez | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 41 | July 30, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
Win | 5–1 | Victoria Leonardo | KO (head kick & punches) | Invicta FC 39 | February 7, 2020 | 2 | 2:06 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
Win | 4–1 | Gabriella Gulfin | Submission (americana) | Cage Fury Fighting Championships 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 | Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 Fighting Championships 70 | March 24, 2018 | 1 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Erin Blanchfield ("Cold Blooded") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2018-11-16). "Erin Blanchfield earned 'Cold Blooded' nickname from father". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "Teens Ouster IBJJF Proven Athletes at the 1st Edition Of All Girl EBI". bjjee.com. July 31, 2017.
- ^ a b Lee, Alexander K. (2018-11-16). "Erin Blanchfield earned 'Cold Blooded' nickname from father". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Erin Blanchfield MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "After a tough decision victory, Erin Blanchfield wants a finish at Invicta FC 32". MyMMANews.com. 2018-11-13. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "Invicta FC 32: Kay Hansen On Erin Blanchfield Matchup, Quest For UFC Gold". www.flocombat.com. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "Invicta FC 32 Results: Felicia Spencer Claims Featherweight Championship". MMAWeekly.com. 2018-11-17. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ Riggs, Drake (2019-02-13). "Invicta FC 34 Preview: What You Need to Know". The Body Lock. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^ "Invicta FC 34 Quick Results (2/16): New Flyweight Champion Crowned & Tournament Finals Set | Fightful MMA". www.fightful.com. Retrieved 2019-03-06.
- ^ "Erin Blanchfield looks to get back to her winning ways at CFFC 76". MyMMANews.com. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Uitslagen : CFFC 76 : Santella vs. Barquero". Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ "Invicta FC 39 Results: Frey vs. Cummins 2". mmafighting.com. February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Erin Blanchfield looks to get back to her winning ways at CFFC 76". MyMMANews.com. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Erin Blanchfield MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-10-28.