LAS VEGAS, NV – DECEMBER 11: Erin Blanchfield (above) defeats Miranda Maverick in a women’s flyweight bout at the UFC 269 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 11, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. hit. (Photo by Carmen Mandert/Getty Images)
Given Blanchfield's on-paper edge and opportunistic submission acumen, it shouldn't shock anyone if the American looks for takedowns early and often.
Since arriving on the scene as the first female EBI flyweight champion, Blanchfield has only continued to develop her grappling abilities in mixed martial arts.
Blanchfield, who appears to be an avid driller on the wrestling field, sequences attacks like instinct and is especially good at chaining from a single-leg position. Whether Blanchfield is looking to sweep standing leg or double up on a more traditional shot, the American is certainly not short on ideas in this area.
If she can secure the top spot with takedowns, Blanchfield's brand of high-probability picks will continue to make its presence known on the floor. From wrist cross slides that lead to pins to kimura traps that advance position, Blanchfield shows off a number of high-level tactics he uses regularly in his matches.
In fact, if you look back at Blanchfield's last three decision wins before her last bout, you'll see that her steady passing process nearly resulted in her finishing with multiple points (though her opponent probably saved her at the bell). ).
Nevertheless, I would caution anyone who discounts Fiorot in this area.
Not only does Fiorot boast an impressive 91% success rate in the takedown defense department, but he also shows a solid understanding of both overhooks and underhooks. Fiorot, who prefers powerful withers, can spread his hips and release his grip when defending his opponent's shots.
Whizzer is also a great tool that allows the athletic Fiorotto to get up from half-determined shots, which will likely be useful against aggressive takedown artists like Blanchfield.
Fioro shows some useful grappling from the topside in short stanzas, so maybe a fighter like Blacknfield will give the French fighter's recently earned black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu another try this Saturday. It might be possible.
