Erin Blanchfield has arrived.
The 23-year-old blue chip prospect scored the biggest win of her career Saturday within the UFC Vegas 69 essential occasion, the place she ran by way of former strawweight champion and one-time flyweight title challenger Jessica Andrade in a little bit over a spherical. Blanchfield out-struck the at all times harmful Andrade in Spherical 1 after which went to her elite grappling to attain a submission.
With the win, Blanchfield might have staked her personal declare to a UFC title shot at 125 kilos, a minimum of if the response on social media is any indication.
Blanchfield’s friends had been fawning over her unimaginable efficiency, with Belal Muhammad writing. “Wow the woman isn’t the longer term she’s the now.” MMA stars Kevin Holland, Angela Hill, and Megan Anderson had been additionally wanting to heap reward on the flyweight wunderkind.
Try one of the best reactions from the MMA group under, plus what they needed to say about William Knight’s weird efficiency and the barnburner between Alexander Hernandez and Jim Miller.
Wow the woman isn’t the longer term she’s the now
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 19, 2023
ERIN BLANCHFIELD IS THE REAL DEAL!!!
If it goes to the canvas, it is her world!!!
WOWW!! Completely enormous win for her tonight, and we have now a brand new title within the combine on the prime of the Flyweight division #UFCVegas69
Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) February 19, 2023
Erin is extraordinarily gifted, inside journey to the move to again management. Simply stunning
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) February 19, 2023
I knew Erin was the true deal from again once we fought in InvictaFc . Had a sense she’d pull it off on this vogue Would like to see Erin get that title shot subsequent #UFCVegas69
— Kay Hansen (@KayHansenMMA) February 19, 2023
Blanchfield took some massive photographs on the ft however confirmed she has a chin & toughness. Andrade regarded a bit sloppy on the ft & out of her factor on her again. Brief discover fights ain’t straightforward. Erin had an enormous benefit on the bottom & made it look straightforward when she received on prime. RNC win.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 19, 2023
Marcin Prachnio def. William Knight
Knight appeared like he was making an attempt to get KO’ed. Prachnio primarily carried out super-chill heavy-bag work right here. Very odd from each fighters if I’m being sincere.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 19, 2023
That’s what occurs when your lil brother unplugs your controller in a recreation. After which throws it outdoors. And another person takes the controller and runs away with it.
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 19, 2023
Prachnio received 30-12 in a historic win
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 19, 2023
He doesn’t appear like he needs to be there
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 19, 2023
He should’ve had a nasty protein shake or one thing
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 19, 2023
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Knight and his nook will not be in sync tonight. There’s a disconnect it appears.
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 19, 2023
Alexander Hernandez def. Jim Miller
