Erin Blanchfield sat cageside in Denver as she viewed 2 divisional competitors square off.
The sensation hadactually been structure for a while, however as she saw Rose Namajunas defeat Tracy Cortez, Blanchfield (12-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) felt full-fledged allset to get back in there.
It’s been over 3 months because Blanchfield’s veryfirst UFC loss, a consentaneous choice defeat to Manon Fiorot in her native state of New Jersey.
Not accustomed to losing, Blanchfield isn’t difficult on herself for the loss. She had to go back into her mind, to her youth, to keepinmind how she offers with beat, sure – however she separated it.
If she were to do it all over onceagain, Blanchfield would’ve been more client and stuck to her videogame strategy. However, the takeaways weren’t all bad.
“It’s constantly strange losing when you’re not utilized to losing,” Blanchfield informed MMA Junkie on Friday. “That’s something that I certainly wasn’t utilized to. I neverever lost in the UFC previously. It all kind of draws. Losing, no matter what level you’re on, draws if you’re somebody who is competitive and somebody who truly likes it and enjoys to do well in it. You truly have to take it for what it is.
“There are things to discover from it. It’s not like I got strolled in there and got knocked out in 3 seconds. There’s a lot I did do great and a lot I didn’t. It’s simply like knowing from any other battle. Obviously, that night it drawn. I’ve gotten over it quite well. I’ve been contending my whole life. I’ve lost plenty inthepast. It simply hasn’t been that typically. It hasactually been a couple years consideringthat I lost last time. But I’ve simply got to keep that exactsame mindset I had when I was a kid: simply keep going.”
Mar 30, 2024; Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA; Erin Blanchfield (red gloves) battles Manon Fiorot (blue gloves) throughout UFC Fight Night at Boardwalk Hall. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Since her battle, Blanchfield’s name hasactually been on the suggestions of numerous fighters’ tongues. Maycee Barber, Karine Silva, and Jasmine Jasudavicius all revealed interest in match. Jasudavicius, who completed in Denver, beat Blanchfield’s colleague Fatima Kline and called out Blanchfield instantly afterwards.
Blanchfield’s doesn’t feel like taking that bait.
“She’s quite low on the ladder, like 15,” Blanchfield stated. “I’d rather not go that far back. I imply, if I couldn’t get any battle, of course I’d beat her up”
While Blanchfield suggested she’d battle any of those prospective challengers, especially Barber, the one that she’s hoping for is the fighter she saw triumphant in Denver’s primary occasion.
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