The UFC isn’t waiting to test Erin Blanchfield against the top of the women’s flyweight division.
On Tuesday, Blanchfield announced on “Morning Kombat” that she will meet Taila Santos, the last woman to challenge for the title. The bout will take place Feb. 18 as part of UFC Fight Night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, two people with knowledge of the situation including Blanchfield’s manager Oren Hodak, of KO Reps, confirmed to MMA Junkie.
