Erin Blanchfield Says She’s More ‘Well-Rounded’ Fighter Than Valentina Shevchenko

Erin Blanchfield isn’t aiming to show herself deserving of a title battle … she directly thinks she’s an exceptional fighter to Valentina Shevchenko, informing TMZ Sports she prepares to dismiss the present champ.

“[Valentina] can be taken down, she can be controlled on the ground and I think my jiu-jitsu is even better. I know I could fight with her anywhere. I’m confident in my striking and my wrestling and my jitsu,” 23-year-old Blanchfield, fresh off an outstanding second round submission win over Jessica Andrade, informed us today.

The #3 ranked UFC flyweight then continued … “I think just putting my whole game together, I think I’m more well-rounded in that sense where I can put it all together better and that I’ll find that win whenever I can.”

We asked Erin if she thinks she’s done enough to protect a defend the belt.

“Oh, definitely. I think I’ve proved myself after this last weekend and I definitely want that title shot next.”

Blanchfield vs. Shevchenko is the battle numerous fans wish to see, however Valentina has service to look after in advance. The 34-year-old champ is battling 29-year-old Alexa Grasso at UFC 285 on March 4 … where she’s a heavy favorite (-600).

FYI, Shevchenko just has 3 losses in her whole profession … and 2 were to Amanda Nunes (some fans feel VS won 1 of the battles). Valentina hasn’t lost because 2017 (and hasn’t lost to anybody not called Nunes because 2010!). Blanchfield just has one loss on her journal (in 2019) … and has an 11-1 record in mixed martial arts (5-0 in UFC).

Erin informs us she’s rooting for Shevchenko due to the fact that a loss would likely ensure a rematch of the 285 scrap in between the females, and EB isn’t attempting to wait. Not to point out, she wishes to be the lady to dismiss the future Hall of Famer.

“I definitely want Valentina to win. I wanna be the one to take that belt from her. She’s been a super dominant champ, she’s very skilled and having that prestige of taking a belt from someone like Valentina is definitely what I want.”

As for how she believes a battle with the present champ would go … Blanchfield sees herself winning by any ways essential.