Blanchfield locked in a rear-naked choke , forcing the tap at the 1:37 mark. Fighter Performance Comparison Jéssica Andrade Erin Blanchfield Significant Strikes 53 / 143 (37%) 51 / 120 (42%) Total Strikes 56 / 147 (38%) 53 / 124 (42%) Takedowns Submission Attempts Control Time
Once on the ground, Blanchfield transitioned seamlessly to Andrade's back as the Brazilian tried to scramble up.
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield (also known as UFC Vegas 69). Venue: UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jessica Andrade vs Erin Blanchfield en Vivo
Utilizing a 6-inch reach advantage , Blanchfield kept Andrade on the outside and caused her to lunge, exposing her chin.
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 locked in a rear-naked choke , forcing
defeated Jéssica Andrade by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:37 of Round 2 on February 18, 2023. Fight Overview
Watch the full technical breakdown and fight highlights here: Blanchfield (also known as UFC Vegas 69)
The former champion landed significant hooks and leg kicks, proving she was still a dangerous "equalizing factor" early on. Round 2: The Decisive Grappling