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Manon Fiorot eyes Erin Blanchfield next: 'Her hype is going to last until she faces me'

Manon Fiorot wants to be the one to end Erin Blanchfield’s hype.
For Fiorot (10-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC), Alexa Grasso dethroning flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko and the pair immediately rematching worked out …read more

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Heck of a Morning: Should Valentina Shevchenko rematch or Erin Blanchfield be next for new champ Alexa Grasso?

Alexa Grasso | Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

After Alexa Grasso shocked the world with her submission win over Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event …read more

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Jessica Andrade vs. Yan Xiaonan slated for UFC 288 in May

Former UFC women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade will be making a quick turnaround. The Brazilian is fresh off her clash with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69 last month. Andrade …read more

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Valentina Shevchenko laughs off Erin Blanchfield’s criticisms: She’s like ‘young puppy barking around’

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Considering the long list of bodies left in her wake, Valentina Shevchenko should be bulletproof against any criticism about her …read more

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Valentina Shevchenko downplays Erin Blanchfield’s win: I’m Not Sure Jéssica Andrade Trained For The Fight

UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has more questions than answers after watching Erin Blanchfield defeat Jéssica Andrade. Shevchenko will return to defend her flyweight title this weekend at UFC 285 …read more

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Dana White: 'You couldn't ask for a better badass performance' by Erin Blanchfield against Jessica Andrade

LAS VEGAS – Dana White was very impressed by Erin Blanchfield’s performance at UFC Fight Night 219.
Blanchfield (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) emerged as a top flyweight contender when she submitted former …read more

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Valentina Shevchenko Reacts After Having Grappling Branded “Basic” By Erin Blanchfield

UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko has responded after having her grappling skills branded “very basic” by surging contender Erin Blanchfield. This weekend, Shevchenko will look to successfully defend her …read more

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Dana White reacts to Erin Blanchfield’s impressive submission win over Jessica Andrade: “You couldn’t ask for a better badass performance by Erin”

UFC President Dana White is well aware of the rise of Erin Blanchfield. Blanchfield is quickly emerging as a top contender in the UFC women’s flyweight division. She’s fresh off …read more

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Erin Blanchfield reacts to Jessica Andrade’s breast slip claim: “Sometimes when people lose like that, they have to try to find every little reason of maybe why”

Surging women’s flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield picked up the biggest win of her UFC career last Saturday when she submitted Jessica Andrade. Blanchfield (11-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon …read more

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Shevchenko would be wise to fear Erin Blanchfield

Erin Blanchfield could face Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women’s flyweight title in 2023. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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Erin Blanchfield On How Alexa Grasso Can Beat Valentina Shevchenko

No.3-ranked UFC women’s flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield recently shared some thoughts on Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko. Shevchenko, the long-reigning Flyweight Champion, will look to make her eighth successful title …read more

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Erin Blanchfield confident ahead of possible title shot against Valentina Shevchenko: “I’ve been watching her since high school”

UFC women’s flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield believes she will be champion by the end of 2023. ‘Cold Blooded’ returned to the octagon over the weekend in the main event of …read more

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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, …read more

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Feb. 21: Erin Blanchfield makes huge leap

The women’s flyweight division has a new contender in the mix, and her name is Erin Blanchfield.
In the main event of UFC Fight Night 219, Blanchfield (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) …read more

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Jéssica Andrade Partially Blames Wardrobe Mishap For UFC Vegas 69 Loss

Jéssica Andrade dealt with a wardrobe malfunction just seconds before Erin Blanchfield submitted her at UFC Vegas 69. Andrade lost to Blanchfield in the UFC Vegas 69 headliner last Saturday …read more

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Erin Blanchfield confident style works vs. Valentina Shevchenko: 'I’ve been breaking her down for years'

Erin Blanchfield may have surprised a lot of people with her win Saturday at UFC Fight Night 219 – but she didn’t share in the astonishment.
At 23, Blanchfield (11-1 MMA, …read more

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Jessica Andrade plans to return, stay at strawweight following UFC Fight Night 219 loss to Erin Blanchfield

It seems Jessica Andrade’s flyweight days are over.
The Brazilian is looking to return and stay in the weight class where she once was UFC champion. Andrade (24-9 MMA, 15-7 UFC) …read more

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Jessica Andrade reveals she ‘lost focus’ because her ‘breast completely slipped out’ during fight with Erin Blanchfield

This past Saturday, in the UFC Vegas 69 main event, Jessica Andrade suffered a second-round submission loss to the rising Erin Blanchfield. Andrade revealed she was embarrassed following the defeat, but …read more

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Andrade ‘lost focus’ because her breast slipped out

Jessica Andrade lost to Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Jessica Andrade shares an anecdote about …read more

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Posted on February 21, 2023, 1:16 pm By
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What’s next for Erin Blanchfield and Jessica Andrade after UFC Vegas 69?

In the main event of UFC Vegas 69, Erin Blanchfield headlined her first UFC event as she took on Jessica Andrade – who stepped up on short notice at women’s …read more

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UFC Vegas 69 Stats Review: Jim Miller and Erin Blanchfield break several UFC records

Erin Blanchfield defeated Jessica Andrade in the main event of UFC Vegas 69 | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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Spinning Back Clique: UFC 284 and 'TUF 31' controversies, Erin Blanchfield, BKFC's rise, more (noon ET)

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of Brian “Goze” …read more

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UFC Vegas 69: Fights to make

Jessica Andrade awaits the start of her fight against Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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Posted on February 20, 2023, 3:16 am By
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Erin Blanchfield explains why she accepted fighting Jessica Andrade on short notice at UFC Vegas 69

UFC Vegas 69 winner Erin Blanchfield has explained why she accepted a fight with Jessica Andrade on short notice. Blanchfield was scheduled to fight Taila Santos, but Santos was removed, …read more

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4 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 219: Erin Blanchfield poised to become youngest female champ

What mattered most at UFC Fight Night 219 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas? Here are a few post-fight musings … …read more

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Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Jessica Andrade after UFC Fight Night 219 loss?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Erin Blanchfield after UFC Fight Night 219 win?)
Jessica Andrade’s decision to step up on short notice to fight Erin Blanchfield in the …read more

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Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Erin Blanchfield after UFC Fight Night 219 win?

(ALSO SEE: Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Jessica Andrade after UFC Fight Night 219 loss?)
Erin Blanchfield announced her arrival to the main event scene in a big way Saturday …read more

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Erin Blanchfield eyes UFC title fight against winner of Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso: “It can line up perfectly”

Erin Blanchfield has emerged as a top contender in the UFC women’s flyweight division, and she wants a title opportunity next. Blanchfield shared the Octagon with Jessica Andrade in the …read more

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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 …read more

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Erin Blanchfield hopes UFC title shot is against Valentina Shevchenko: 'I want to be the one to take that title'

LAS VEGAS – Erin Blanchfield officially has her short-term sights set on gold.
Following a submission win over former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade at UFC Fight Night 219, Blanchfield (11-1 MMA, 5-0 …read more

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UFC Fight Night 219 bonuses: $50,000 a cherry on top of Erin Blanchfield's contender status

The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday’s card, including one to a new contender in the women’s flyweight division.
After UFC Fight Night 219, four fighters picked up an …read more

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Posted on February 19, 2023, 4:16 am By
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Blanchfield Shocks Andrade With Second-Round RNC

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Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield squared off in a women’s Flyweight contest earlier tonight (Sat., Feb. 18, …read more

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Posted on February 19, 2023, 4:16 am By
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UFC Vegas 69 Bonus Report: Erin Blanchfield one of four fighters to take home $50k

The Octagon returned to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 69 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield. The women’s flyweight main event proved to be …read more

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Pros react after Erin Blanchfield submits Jessica Andrade at UFC Vegas 69

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 69 event was headlined by a women’s flyweight bout featuring Jessica Andrade taking on Erin Blanchfield. Blanchfield (11-1 MMA) was originally slated to meet Taila Santos (19-2 …read more

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Twitter reacts to Erin Blanchfield's breakout win over Jessica Andrade at UFC Fight Night 219

Erin Blanchfield continued to add credence her hype as a potential future champion when she defeated Jessica Andrade in the UFC Fight Night 219 main event.
Blanchfield (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) …read more

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UFC Fight Night 219 results: Erin Blanchfield shines, submits Jessica Andrade and calls for title shot

When the lights shined the brightest of her entire career, so did Erin Blanchfield.
In the UFC Fight Night 219 main event Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Blanchfield …read more

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Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield full fight video highlights

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Watch Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield full fight video highlights from the main event of UFC Vegas …read more

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UFC Vegas 69 Results: Erin Blanchfield stops Jessica Andrade in Round 2 (Video)

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 69 event is headlined by a women’s flyweight bout featuring Jessica Andrade taking on Erin Blanchfield. Blanchfield (10-1 MMA) was originally slated to meet Taila Santos (19-2 …read more

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UFC Vegas 69 live blog: Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield

Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield face off ahead of UFC Vegas 69. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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Erin Blanchfield taps out Jessica Andrade in UFC Vegas 69 main event

Women’s flyweights headlined Saturday’s UFC Vegas 69 fight card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas with Jessica Andrade taking on Erin Blanchfield.

Andrade, a former UFC strawweight champion …read more

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UFC Vegas 69: ‘Andrade vs. Blanchfield’ Live Results and Highlights

The Octagon returns to Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 69 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield. Blanchfield (10-1 MMA) was originally slated to meet …read more

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UFC Vegas 69 Clash: Andrade Vs. Blanchfield!

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s Flyweight standouts Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield will clash TONIGHT (Sat., Feb. …read more

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Erin Blanchfield had no hesitation fighting Jessica Andrade on short notice: ‘I’m down to fight whoever’

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Erin Blanchfield didn’t blink when she got the call that Taila Santos was out of the UFC Vegas 69 main …read more

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‘Truly Something Special’

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Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield are just a couple of hours away from their UFC Vegas 69 …read more

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Posted on February 18, 2023, 3:16 pm By
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Jéssica Andrade: “No One” Wants To Fight Erin Blanchfield

Jéssica Andrade feels like her matchup with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Fight Night 219 is a fight that a lot of other flyweights are trying to avoid. The 31-year-old already …read more

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Posted on February 18, 2023, 11:16 am By
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UFC Vegas 69 Results: Andrade vs. Blanchfield

Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield will clash in the UFC Vegas 69 event. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

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UFC Vegas 69 preview show: Will Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield winner get title shot next?

The stakes are high in the UFC Vegas 69 main event between former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade and surging flyweight prospect Erin Blanchfield. Will championship gold be on the line …read more

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UFC Vegas 69 Gambling Preview: Can Jessica Andrade finish Erin Blanchfield on short notice?

Jessica Andrade headlines UFC Vegas 69 this weekend. | Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

The UFC returns to the APEX this Saturday …read more

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Posted on February 17, 2023, 11:16 pm By
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Face Off! Andrade Gets ‘Cold Blooded’ Staredown

Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield came face-to-face at the conclusion of the UFC Vegas 69 weigh ins on Friday (get full results and video here), squaring off ahead of their …read more

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UFC Vegas 69 main event fighters weigh-in: Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield

The UFC Vegas 69 main event fighters, former strawweight champion and current No. 3 ranked flyweight Jessica Andrade and No. 10 ranked Erin Blanchfield, officially weighed in on Friday. …read more

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UFC Fight Night 219 predictions: Who's picking Jessica Andrade on short notice over Erin Blanchfield?

Andrade
vs.
Blanchfield
Pauga
vs.
Wright
Parisian
vs.
Pogues
Knight
vs.
Prachnio
Hernandez
vs.
Miller

MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
13-8

Blanchfield
(55%)

Pauga
(65%)

Parisian
(64%)

Knight
(64%)

Miller
(64%)

George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
16-5

Andrade

Pauga

Parisian

Knight

Miller

Matthew Wells
@MrMWells
15-6

Andrade

Pauga

Pogues

Knight

Miller

Matt Erickson
15-6

Andrade

Pauga

Pogues

Knight

Hernandez

Brian Garcia
@thegoze
14-7
2017 Champion

Andrade

Pauga

Parisian

Knight

Miller

Simon Samano
@SJSamano
13-8

Blanchfield

Pauga

Pogues

Knight

Miller

Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
12-9
2018, 2022 Champion

Blanchfield

Pauga

Parisian

Prachnio

Hernandez

Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
12-9

Andrade

Pauga

Pogues

Knight

Miller

Nolan King
@mma_kings
11-10/em>

Blanchfield

Pauga

Pogues

Knight

Hernandez

Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
11-10

Blanchfield

Pauga

Pogues

Knight

Miller

Abbey Subhan
@kammakaze
10-11

Andrade

Pauga

Parisian

Prachnio

Miller

Mike Bohn
@MikeBohn
10-11
2014 Champion

Andrade

Pauga

Pogues

Knight

Miller

The is back on its home turf this week, …read more

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UFC Vegas 69 weigh-in results: Jessica Andrade, Erin Blanchfield on weight for potential No. 1 contender bout

Erin Blanchfield | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield are set for what could be one of the …read more

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UFC Fight Night 219 video: Jessica Andrade, Erin Blanchfield make weight for main event

LAS VEGAS – A short-notice women’s flyweight headliner is set after both fighters made weight Friday.
Ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 219, which takes place at the UFC Apex and …read more

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Jessica Andrade reveals pay upgrade for short notice fight against Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69: “This fight has really saved my life in every sense”

Jessica Andrade has revealed some details behind her new UFC contract as she prepares to battle Erin Blanchfield. We all knew Jessica Andrade was a true professional based on her …read more

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Erin Blanchfield unbothered UFC main event opponent change

Erin Blanchfield after UFC 281 in Nov. 2022. | Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC

‘Cold Blooded’ was happy to accept a short-notice fight with …read more

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UFC Fight Night 219 breakdown: Will Jessica Andrade be too much for Erin Blanchfield on short notice?

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC Fight Night 219.
UFC Fight Night 219 takes place Saturday at …read more

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No Bets Barred: Can Jessica Andrade stop the Erin Blanchfield express on short notice at UFC Vegas 69?

Jessica Andrade fights at UFC Vegas 69 this weekend | Photo by Leandro Bernardes/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Coming off of the sensational UFC 284 …read more

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Erin Blanchfield on late UFC Fight Night 219 opponent change: 'Everybody's tough, so I don't really care'

LAS VEGAS – Erin Blanchfield isn’t as phased by the late-notice change to her first UFC main event opponent.
This past Saturday, the promotion announced Blanchfield (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) will …read more

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Posted on February 15, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield -- how to watch, plus analysis and betting advice

Former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade faces rising flyweight prospect Erin Blanchfield in Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas. …read more

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UFC Vegas 69: Andrade vs. Blanchfield Fight Card, How to Watch

Former UFC Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade will step in on seven days’ notice to take on Erin Blanchfield this weekend. Andrade will put her rank in the flyweight division on …read more

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Posted on February 14, 2023, 11:16 am By
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UFC Fight Night 219: Make your predictions for Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield

We want your predictions for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 219 event in Las Vegas.
Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. Simply cast your vote for …read more

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Erin Blanchfield Vs. Jéssica Andrade Announced, Twitter Reacts

The main event for UFC Vegas 69 has undergone yet another change, and the event will now be headlined by a women’s flyweight bout between Erin Blanchfield and Jéssica Andrade. …read more

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Jessica Andrade now faces Erin Blanchfield in new UFC Vegas 69 main event

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A last-second change has been made to the UFC Vegas 69 main event with Erin Blanchfield now …read more

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Santos withdraws from Feb. 18 bout; Andrade in

Jessica Andrade will replace Taila Santos in a Feb. 18 main-event bout against Erin Blanchfield after Santos’ cornermen were denied visas multiple times. …read more

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Taila Santos forced out of fight with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69, Jessica Andrade steps in to fill the void

Taila Santos has been forced out of her fight with Erin Blanchfield at UFC Vegas 69 and Jessica Andrade has agreed to fill the void. Santos (19-2 MMA) was slated …read more

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Jessica Andrade replaces Taila Santos, faces Erin Blanchfield in UFC Fight Night 219 main event

Erin Blanchfield has a new opponent for her first UFC main event.
Rather than Taila Santos as originally expected, Blanchfield (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) now faces Jessica Andrade (24-9 MMA, 15-7 …read more

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Erin Blanchfield Reveals What Makes Some Prospects Unsuccessful In UFC

UFC flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield’s ‘you win, or you learn’ approach helped her bounce back from a loss early in her career. Blanchfield will face former UFC flyweight title challenger …read more

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Erin Blanchfield vs. Taila Santos tabbed as new headliner for UFC Vegas 69 on February 18th

There’s a new main event for UFC Vegas 69 later this month. The card is slated for February 18th and will be held at the UFC Apex. The card was …read more

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Taila Santos vs. Erin Blanchfield elevated to new five-round main event of UFC Vegas 69

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UFC Vegas 69 has a new headliner.
The previously booked flyweight bout on Feb. 18 between Taila Santos and Erin Blanchfield …read more

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Erin Blanchfield vs. Taila Santos tapped as new UFC Fight Night 219 headliner

A women’s flyweight bout will now headline UFC Fight Night 219.
With Cory Sandhagen vs. Marlon Vera shifted to the UFC on ESPN 43 main event in San Antonio, Texas, the …read more

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