Watch Jessica Andrade vs. Erin Blanchfield full fight video highlights from the main event of UFC Vegas 69, courtesy of the UFC and other outlets.
UFC Vegas 69: Andrade vs. Blanchfield took place Feb. 18 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nev. Former UFC champion Jessica Andrade (24-10) took on up-and-comer Erin Blanchfield (11-1) in the featured bout on the night’s main card. ESPN+ aired the fight live.
Catch the video highlights below.
Still undefeated in the UFC! @Blanchfield_MMA moves to 5-0 in the Octagon with an IMPRESSIVE win at #UFCVegas69 pic.twitter.com/Ui0esQeYKQ
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2023
ERIN BLANCHFIELD IS THE REAL DEAL @Blanchfield_MMA submits Jessica Andrade in R2 of our #UFCVegas60 main event! pic.twitter.com/JKucj9X1Xl
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2023
Less than a month removed from her last victory, @JessicaMMAPro‘s coming for another W in our #UFCVegas69 main event! pic.twitter.com/8IvYynEtic
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2023
Ready for her moment! @Blanchfield_MMA enters for her first career main event #UFCVegas69 pic.twitter.com/2F4DSOQ5qN
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2023
For more on Andrade vs. Blanchfield, check out the live blog by MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew below.
Round 1
Blanchfield is noticeably larger as we get things going. Both ladies are dressed in traditional and Andrade tags Blanchfield immediately with their right hands.
Blanchfield is putting her head down and coming in, and Andrade gets another good hand. We’re right into things. Blanchfield scores a right-hand of her own. Andrade isn’t giving Blanchfield any respect on the feet and she eats a pair of shots as a result. Blanchfield is now in a clinch, but Andrade can quickly get out of the situation and she’s back on range.
This is where
Blanchfield puts a lot pressure. Although it’s not pretty, she is very open to the idea and landing well. She’s also eating shots but this sort of pace can pay dividends. Blanchfield shoots this time but Andrade shucks it off.
Blanchfield doesn’t let Andrade breathe while Blanchfield back at the range. Blanchfield can’t stop Andrade from getting in on a few low kicks, but they aren’t stopping Blanchfield. She also eats with her right hand. Blanchfield may not have enough pop to make Andrade mad, but she is landing consistently.
Combo from Andrade lands but Blanchfield keeps coming back. Blanchfield once again scores a huge shot. Andrade is leaving her chin right up in the air. Andrade is hardly able to keep this pace up, even if she has to.
Andrade is really committing to power shots now but she’s missing a lot. Blanchfield working with that length advantage. Andrade yolos her way in and lands, and again. That gets a shake of the head out of Blanchfield.
Blanchfield begins to make a commitment to a jab, but Andrade land a vicious counter right hand that ruins things. Blanchfield continuing to keep the pace up though. Still firing back. Now she takes a lock on her body. Blanchfield trying to drag Andrade down but cannot succeed and Andrade is able to break away before the final bell.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 Blanchfield.
Round 2
This is going to be an ugly fight for Andrade. Blanchfield is not afraid and appears to have the guts to prove it.
Andrade starts this round much more aggressive, coming forward and forcing Blanchfield to work off the backfoot. That’s a good change for her. Blanchfield staying busy with the hands, but she doesn’t have much pop moving backwards.
Andrade throwing in combination and lands but Blanchfield shoots a quick takedown and she gets it! Blanchfield is right into side control! Andrade turns and gives up her back and Blanchfield is immediately on it and under the chin!!! Holy cow, Andrade taps!!!!!!! That was super impressive
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/18/23605954/jessica-andrade-vs-erin-blanchfield-full-fight-video-highlights-ufc-vegas-69?rand=96749
