Blanchfield surprised many by standing and trading, landing nearly 40 head strikes in the first frame.
defeated Jéssica Andrade by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:37 of Round 2 on February 18, 2023. Fight Overview Jessica Andrade vs Erin Blanchfield en Vivo
Blanchfield entered as the No. 10 flyweight and defeated the No. 3 ranked Andrade , who took the fight on only seven days' notice . Technical Review Round 1: High-Paced Striking Blanchfield surprised many by standing and trading, landing
The former champion landed significant hooks and leg kicks, proving she was still a dangerous "equalizing factor" early on. Round 2: The Decisive Grappling Jessica Andrade vs Erin Blanchfield en Vivo
Once on the ground, Blanchfield transitioned seamlessly to Andrade's back as the Brazilian tried to scramble up.