Manon Fiorot Dominates Erin Blanchfield, Solidifies Status as Next UFC Flyweight Title Contender

Manon Fiorot dominates Erin Blanchfield in the UFC Fight Night main event, solidifying her position as the next flyweight title contender. Read more about the fight and Fiorot’s impressive performance.

Manon Fiorot showcased her dominance in the UFC Fight Night main event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The French fighter, with a record of 12-1, delivered a masterclass performance against Erin Blanchfield, securing a unanimous victory with a score of 50-45 on all judges’ scorecards. Fiorot’s striking skills were on full display as she thwarted Blanchfield’s takedown attempts and landed clean, powerful strikes throughout the fight. The 125-pound women’s main event marked the return of the UFC to Atlantic City after a hiatus of three years. With this win, Fiorot extended her undefeated streak in the UFC to 7-0. She now sets her sights on the flyweight title, which will be determined in a championship trilogy match between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko later this year. Blanchfield, who hails from New York, showed tremendous heart and determination in the five-round battle. However, she was outmatched by Fiorot’s superior striking and physicality. Despite her best efforts, Blanchfield struggled to take the fight to the ground or control the action against the fence. Fiorot’s striking superiority was evident in the fight, as she outlanded Blanchfield with a total of 164 strikes compared to Blanchfield’s 142. The French fighter’s counter right hand proved to be her most effective weapon, causing damage to Blanchfield’s right eye and staggering her in the fourth round. In addition to her victory over Blanchfield, Fiorot boasts an impressive resume with wins over Rose Namajunas, Katlyn Cerminara, and Jennifer Maia.

Manon Fiorot Dominates Erin Blanchfield

Manon Fiorot showcased her dominance in the UFC Fight Night main event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The French fighter, with a record of 12-1, delivered a masterclass performance against Erin Blanchfield, securing a unanimous victory with a score of 50-45 on all judges’ scorecards.

Fiorot’s striking skills were on full display as she thwarted Blanchfield’s takedown attempts and landed clean, powerful strikes throughout the fight. The 125-pound women’s main event marked the return of the UFC to Atlantic City after a hiatus of three years.

With this win, Fiorot extended her undefeated streak in the UFC to 7-0. She now sets her sights on the flyweight title, which will be determined in a championship trilogy match between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko later this year.

Blanchfield, who hails from New York, showed tremendous heart and determination in the five-round battle. However, she was outmatched by Fiorot’s superior striking and physicality. Despite her best efforts, Blanchfield struggled to take the fight to the ground or control the action against the fence.

Fiorot’s striking superiority was evident in the fight, as she outlanded Blanchfield with a total of 164 strikes compared to Blanchfield’s 142. The French fighter’s counter right hand proved to be her most effective weapon, causing damage to Blanchfield’s right eye and staggering her in the fourth round.

In addition to her victory over Blanchfield, Fiorot boasts an impressive resume with wins over Rose Namajunas, Katlyn Cerminara, and Jennifer Maia.