The Nice fighter Manon Fiorot will compete in a decisive bout for the UFC flyweight title. She will face Valentina Shevchenko on May 10 in Montreal.
Manon Fiorot is undefeated in seven fights in the UFC. Her latest victory against Erin Blanchfield in March 2024 allowed her to reach the top of the flyweight rankings. “I don’t want another fight before my shot […], I just want to take the belt, it’s mine,” she declared. Today, she gets the opportunity she was demanding.
The fight will take place as the co-main event of UFC 315, held at the Bell Center in Montreal. Valentina Shevchenko, an experienced opponent, has already dominated the division. If victorious, Manon Fiorot would become the first French champion in the UFC.
A highly anticipated fight in Nice
This fight represents a significant moment for MMA in Nice. Fiorot, who trained at the Boxing Squad in Nice, could make her mark on the history of her sport. In her hometown, anticipation is high among MMA enthusiasts.
The last undefeated French female representative in the UFC, she could follow in the footsteps of Ciryl Gane, who won an interim title in 2021. This challenge against Shevchenko marks a key step in her career.
Join us on May 10 to find out if Manon Fiorot will make history in French MMA.
