Fighting champ Manon Fjoro voices opposition to Valentina Shevchenko's claim as top UFC contender.
Cashing in at UFC 315
In the wee hours of May 11, Manon Fiorot will lock horns with Valentina Shevchenko in the co-main event at UFC 315. With a flawless record of 7-0 in the UFC, Fiorot has been the top contender for the women's flyweight title for over a year. However, she had to wait for the conclusion of the "Pullet" trilogy and Alexa Grasso's reign. Shevchenko reclaimed her belt in September last year, edging out the Mexican in a close contest at UFC 306. In an interview with MMA Fighting, Fiorot expressed her views about the outcome:
"To be honest, I wasn't all that impressed. She won, but there wasn't much excitement about it. Definitely not her best performance."
Fiorot also stated, "I reckon she'll try to take me down, but I'm all set for it. In my last fight against [Erin] Blanchfield, I demonstrated that I can hold my own in wrestling and defense."
The Frenchwoman, who turned 35 on February 17, has a record of 12-1. This will be her first foray into UFC title contention.
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Background Info:Born and bred in Nice, France, Manon Fiorot embarked on her martial arts journey at the tender age of 7 by taking up karate. She clinched her black belt by 18 before joining the French National Team. Later, she ventured into kickboxing and Muay Thai, bagging numerous titles in these disciplines. Fiorot then dabbled in amateur MMA, the IMMAF World Championship in 2017, and turned professional in 2018. She has fought in various promotions like Cage Warriors, EFC's The Fighter reality show, UAE Warriors, and the UFC. Currently ranked No. 2 in the UFC women's flyweight division, Fiorot boasts an exceptional record of 17-1 and a seven-fight winning streak[1][3].
Scheduled to face Shevchenko for the undisputed UFC women's flyweight title as the co-headliner at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025[1], Fiorot views her advantages against the champion as her size, strength, and endurance. Fiorot possesses a striking background and physical attributes that lend her confidence ahead of the battle. She intends to deliver her best to realize her dream of becoming a champion[5].
As the competition heats up, tension has mounted, with Shevchenko reportedly feeling slighted by Fiorot[4].
Prediction:Fiorot's chances of dethroning Shevchenko rely on her capitalizing on her physicality, ranging punches, and cardiovascular prowess to challenge the seasoned champion. Although Shevchenko is often regarded as one of the best women fighters, Fiorot's rapid rise, strong striking foundations, and formidable momentum make this title bout an intriguing and potentially close contest. Fiorot aims to utilize her strength to topple Shevchenko and seize the UFC women's flyweight crown[1][5].
- Manon Fiorot, a Frenchwoman with a record of 17-1, is set to challenge Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC women's flyweight title at UFC 315, expressing her views that Shevchenko's last performance wasn't impressive.
- Despite Shevchenko being the champion and often regarded as one of the best women fighters, Fiorot's rapid rise, strong striking foundations, and formidable momentum make this title bout an intriguing and potentially close contest.
- Fiorot, a top contender for over a year, has demonstrated her wrestling and defense skills in previous fights, voicing her belief that Shevchenko will try to take her down in their fight.
- Bookmakers may find this mixed-martial-arts fight between Fiorot and Shevchenko a challenging one to predict, as Fiorot's size, strength, and endurance give her an edge against the seasoned champion.
