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Manon Fiorot made a strong comeback by knocking out Jasmine Jasudavicius in just 74 seconds at UFC Vancouver, showcasing improved boxing skills after her previous title fight loss, and reasserting her status as a top flyweight contender.
Erin Blanchfield suffered a one-sided decision loss to Manon Fiorot at UFC Atlantic City, but remains optimistic about her future in the UFC, expressing determination to come back stronger after the setback. Despite the defeat, Blanchfield's previous successes in the octagon indicate her potential for future accomplishments in the flyweight division.
Manon Fiorot secures a dominant win over Erin Blanchfield at UFC Atlantic City, sparking discussions about her potential title shot and Blanchfield's next move. The post-fight show also covers Joaquin Buckley's victory over Vicente Luque, Chris Weidman's controversial win against Bruno Silva, and other storylines from the event.
Manon Fiorot improves to 7-0 in the UFC with a dominant performance over Erin Blanchfield, solidifying her status as the next No. 1 contender for the flyweight title. Fiorot's striking and physicality proved too much for Blanchfield, as she landed cleaner strikes and thwarted takedown attempts enroute to a unanimous 50-45 judges' decision. With a likely title shot on the horizon, Fiorot is ready to face the winner of the championship trilogy match between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko.
Manon Fiorot dominated Erin Blanchfield in a UFC headliner, showcasing exceptional wrestling and takedown defense to secure a unanimous decision win and potentially earn a title shot at 125 pounds. UFC fighters reacted to Fiorot's victory, with some praising her performance and others critiquing Blanchfield's approach.
UFC Atlantic City is set to feature a high-stakes main event to determine the next challenger for the flyweight title, with other compelling matchups including Chris Weidman's return from a 1-4 slump and Vicente Luque facing a wild-card challenge in Joaquin Buckley. Erin Blanchfield is expected to face her toughest test yet against Manon Fiorot, while other intriguing matchups are also on the card.
UFC Atlantic City featured a main event clash between flyweight contenders Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot, with both fighters entering the octagon on six-fight winning streaks. The co-main event saw welterweights Vicente Luque and Joaquin Buckley face off in a thrilling showdown. The event also included a stacked main card and preliminary card, with notable matchups such as Chris Weidman vs. Bruno Silva and Nate Landwehr vs. Jamall Emmers.
Ahead of UFC on ESPN 54, flyweights Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot faced off at the ceremonial weigh-in, showcasing a noticeable height disparity. Blanchfield aims to maintain her perfect UFC record in her second promotional main event, while Fiorot, coming off a significant victory over Rose Namajunas, looks to continue her ascent in the division.
Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot successfully made weight for their flyweight bout, positioning themselves as contenders for the title. One fighter, Julio Arce, missed weight for his featherweight fight and will forfeit 20 percent of his purse as penalty. The event also features Vicente Luque, Chris Weidman, and other notable fighters in their respective matchups at UFC Atlantic City.
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.
Rose Namajunas, after her win at UFC on ESPN 53, expressed interest in facing the winner of Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot or Maycee Barber to further her pursuit of the UFC women's flyweight title. She prefers to earn her title shot rather than relying on her star power, and plans to continue competing in the flyweight division, feeling comfortable and settled in her new weight class.
Manon Fiorot defeats Rose Namajunas in a flyweight bout at UFC Paris, outworking and outstriking her for three rounds to secure a unanimous decision victory. Fiorot calls for a shot at the winner of the upcoming flyweight title fight between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko. Namajunas suffers her second consecutive loss and first since 2014.
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.