Erin Blanchfield

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Blanchfield's most notable achievement is winning the Eddie Bravo Invitational flyweight championship at age 18, a historic first for both gender and age. In the UFC, she has defeated two former champions or title challengers, Rose Namajunas and Taila Santos, before turning 26, a rare feat. Her ability to bounce back from her first UFC loss and avenge her earlier defeat shows her growth and resilience. As of 2026, she is ranked among the top five flyweights in the world and is considered a future title contender.

AwardsBlanchfield won the Eddie Bravo Invitational flyweight championship in 2017, becoming the first female and youngest champion in the event's history. She has not yet won a UFC title or received UFC performance bonuses, but her grappling achievements remain a highlight of her career.

Rankings & Lists

UFC Women's Flyweight Rankings

UFC·2026

UFC Women's Pound-for-Pound Rankings

UFC·2026

Records & Feats

First female and youngest Eddie Bravo Invitational flyweight champion

Historic First·2017

Won the EBI flyweight title at age 18, becoming the first woman and the youngest competitor to achieve this in the tournament's history.

Defeated former champion Rose Namajunas at age 25

Career Milestone·2024

Became one of the youngest fighters to defeat a former UFC champion in a main event.