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Famous podcaster Joe Rogan is a hardcore MMA fan. The man lives and breathes the combat sport. However, the stand-up comedian believes that it takes a keen eye to judge a fighter’s ability. And also, the knowledge of MMA fighting helps. Which he certainly possesses as a jiu-jitsu Black-belter. In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan spoke about the wonderful potential of women’s flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield. According to the podcast host, she can give a run for Valentina Shevchenko’s money, as the current champion of the division. But, needs to surpass her immediate challenge to get on the road to achieving that dream.

Joe Rogan can only see one fighter snatching the crown from Valentina Shevchenko

In episode 1920 of JRE, The UFC analyst believed Erin Blanchfield has all that it takes to become a world champion, sooner or later. The former Fear Factor host thinks she’s “on another level” compared to the likes of fan favorite, Molly McCann.

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However, her next fight against Taila Santos will judge if she’s good enough to snatch the crown from current women’s flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko.

Rogan said, “Erin Blanchfield’s a bada**. Whoo!” “That girl’s elite man…”

The BJJ-Black belter is an expert in MMA and he doesn’t often speak so highly of any MMA fighter. So this is a big compliment.

The podcast host comfortably stated she’s “a future world champion.”

Maybe the Russian ‘Bullet’ needs to step up her game to be able to best her in the future.

The entire world of MMA recently witnessed Erin Blanchfield’s MMA skills on display against Paddy Pimblett‘s close friend and former cage warriors flyweight champion, Molly McCann.

Erin Blanchfield destroyed Molly McCann at UFC 281

At UFC 281, Blanchfield proved that she’s cut from a different cloth. Rogan previously stated ‘Meatball’ should tap out, as it’s the wisest decision to make, against Blanchfield.

In the same episode, Rogan dissed ‘Meatball Molly’ and said “She’s (Molly) a beast. She’s really f*cking good. But Erin Blanchefield’s on another level.”

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The podcaster loves Blanchfield so much, he even drew a comparison with UFC Legend, Jon Jones. Which is an enormous compliment for any MMA fighter.

Taila Santos clashes against Erin Blanchfield at an upcoming UFC event scheduled on Feb 18.

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Do you think Blanchfield is as good as Rogan thinks?