Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 246: Moreno vs. Albazi is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Erin “Cold Blooded” Blanchfield will take on Rose “Thug” Saint Preux in the Women’s Flyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 246 card.

Blanchfield brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Saint Preux, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 65″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 45% striking accuracy, Blanchfield has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.47 per minute. On the other hand, Saint Preux boasts a 42% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.7 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 25-year-old, Erin Blanchfield is coming in with a 12-2-0 record. Blanchfield will be fighting for the first time since a loss via unanimous decision against Manon Fiorot at UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot in March.

Saint Preux, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Erin Blanchfield on March 30, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez and holds a 14-6-0 record.

Erin Blanchfield has a orthodox fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 32-year-old Rose Namajunas is an orthodox fighter with a 65″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Erin Blanchfield stats

→ Blanchfield’s striking accuracy is 45%.
→ Blanchfield lands 5.47 significant strikes per minute.
→ Blanchfield’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Blanchfield’s takedown average is 2.05 per 15 minutes.
→ Blanchfield’s takedown defense is 81%.

Blanchfield comes in with 45% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.47 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Saint Preux fires at 42% accuracy, landing about 3.7 significant strikes per minute. Erin Blanchfield also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.05 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Saint Preux’s 1.55 takedowns and 59% takedown accuracy.

Rose Namajunas stats

→ Saint Preux’s striking accuracy is 42%.
→ Saint Preux lands 3.7 significant strikes per minute.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown accuracy is 53%.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown average is 1.55 per 15 minutes.
→ Saint Preux’s takedown defense is 59%.

Rose spent, on average, 15:07 minutes in the Octagon, and Erin has an average fight time of 12:33 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Erin or Rose? Sound off in the comments.

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