All articles tagged with #flyweight division
Rose Namajunas defeated Miranda Maverick by unanimous decision at UFC Atlanta, successfully rebounding from her previous loss and maintaining her position in the flyweight division, with notable ground control and striking skills.
Kai Asakura, a Japanese MMA fighter, addressed fans after losing to Alexandre Pantoja in his UFC debut at UFC 310. Asakura, who aimed to become the second Japanese-born UFC champion, was defeated by rear-naked choke, marking his first stoppage loss since 2017. Despite the setback, Asakura expressed determination to return stronger and continue his pursuit of the UFC title. The loss ended his two-fight winning streak, but at 31, he remains optimistic about his future in the UFC flyweight division.
Erin Blanchfield, the No. 1 contender in the women's flyweight division, faces fellow title contender Manon Fiorot in the main event at UFC Fight Night. Fiorot's striking and range control pose a tough challenge for Blanchfield, who must combine striking and grappling to secure a win. Anderson predicts Fiorot's striking will be the difference in the fight, with Fiorot likely winning by decision due to her strong takedown defense and ability to keep fights at range.
Alexandre Pantoja discusses the flyweight division and his fellow contenders, while Leon Edwards aims to defend his welterweight belt against challenger Colby Covington at UFC 296. Covington shares his UFC journey and expresses confidence in winning the upcoming title fight.
Rose Namajunas will make her flyweight debut against Manon Fiorot at a UFC Fight Night event on September 2 in Paris. Fiorot, who is unbeaten in the octagon, recently signed a new multi-fight deal with the UFC and will return to action after knee surgery. Namajunas hasn't competed since losing the strawweight title to Carla Esparza in May 2022.
Jake Hadley defeated Malcolm Gordon in just 61 seconds at UFC 286 with a body shot and ground strikes, making it two straight wins and finishes for the 125-pounder. Gordon has now lost two straight fights and sees his UFC record fall to 2-4.