LAS VEGAS – Erin Blanchfield isn’t as phased by the late-notice change to her first UFC main event opponent. This past Saturday, the promotion announced Blanchfield (10-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) will take on former UFC women’s strawweight champion Jessica Andrade (24-9 MMA, 15-7 UFC) after original opponent Taila Santos’ team was denied visas. The bout headlines UFC Fight Night 219 , which takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex. The new matchup had many pundits and fans theorizing if the new matchup was more difficult or if the stakes had heightened.
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