Fan-favorite flyweight contender, Erin Blanchfield has positioned herself right into a title cost within the division — touchdown the largest victory of her younger Octagon tenure thus far, within the type of a choice success towards former two-time strawweight champion, Rose Namajunas within the co-main occasion of UFC Combat Night time Edmonton.
Coming into tonight’s 5 spherical co-headliner with Namajunas as the present quantity two ranked flyweight contender, New Jersey native, Blanchfield was compelled to battle again from the scorecards following a powerful opening pair from Namajunas.
And using her wrestling efficiently within the third spherical, former Invicta FC star, Blanchfield managed to land one other collection of take downs, notably touchdown in a crucifix place within the latter rounds to experience out and land a unanimous determination (48-47, 48-47, 48-47) victory over former gold holder, Namajunas.
Staking her declare for a definitive title eliminator in her subsequent Octagon stroll, Blanchfield welcomed the prospect to tackle former undisputed flyweight champion, Alexa Grasso within the instant future.
