In the co-main event of UFC 315 in Montreal, Manon Fiorot faced the legendary Valentina Shevchenko for the flyweight title but lost the fight.
At the Bell Centre in Montreal, Manon Fiorot had a historic opportunity this Saturday. “The Beast” was aiming to become the first French champion in UFC history, but her opponent was the legendary flyweight champion, Valentina Shevchenko.
Round 1:
Both southpaw fighters exchange strikes in the center of the cage. World champion Shevchenko lands isolated punches and combinations that open up Fiorot’s face. With a kick, Fiorot grabs Shevchenko’s leg and takes her to the ground. Fiorot finds herself on her back, taking punches and kicks from the Kyrgyzstani fighter.
Round 2:
Fiorot attacks with wrestling and pins the champion against the cage. Unlike the first round, the Frenchwoman defends all of Shevchenko’s takedown attempts.
Despite her repeated attempts to regain her balance, she was caught off guard by another powerful attack from Shevchenko, who ruthlessly charged at her, knocking her down once again, a moment that solidified her absolute control over the fight. #UFC315 pic.twitter.com/Uq7e7V4bg9
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In a decisive exchange, Manon manages to land a big takedown on the legendary Kyrgyz fighter.
Round 3:
In the center of the cage, “The Beast” tries to dominate with her legs and fists, not hesitating to engage in close combat to tire out the champion. Against the cage, Fiorot resists Shevchenko’s attacks, but the latter surprises her with a beautiful spinning back kick that catches Fiorot off guard. However, the boxer continues to press forward relentlessly.
Round 4:
Manon Fiorot tries a single-leg takedown against the cage, but Shevchenko escapes. The two women get back up, and Shevchenko lands a brilliant spinning back kick to Fiorot’s body. Fiorot responds with knees but is quickly taken down again by the Kyrgyz fighter. Still, Fiorot gets up and tries to regain her rhythm. At the end of the round, Shevchenko lands a decisive strike, but the bell saves Fiorot.
Despite her repeated attempts to regain her balance, she was caught off guard by another powerful attack from Shevchenko, who ruthlessly charged at her, knocking her down once again, a moment that solidified her absolute control over the fight. #UFC315 pic.twitter.com/Uq7e7V4bg9
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Round 5:
The challenger continues to advance, putting pressure on the champion. With her experience, Shevchenko tries to stall, but Fiorot returns to the attack. With good rhythm and strategy, “The Beast” continues to dominate the exchanges when standing.
In the end, Mannon couldn't withstand Shevchenko's relentless power, and the judges unanimously scored in favor of Shevchenko (48-47, 48-47, 48-47).
في النهاية، انهارت مانون أمام قوة شيفتشينكو المستمرة، ليقرر الحكام بالإجماع لصالح شيفتشينكو (48-47، 48-47، 48-47). pic.twitter.com/MBY10q9Atx
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In the end, Manon Fiorot loses to the legendary Valentina Shevchenko by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47).
It was a huge disappointment for “The Beast,” who came so close to the title and suffered her first loss in the big league.
