Career Timeline of Manon Fiorot: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Manon Fiorot built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Manon Caroline Fiorot is a French mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the UFC. She is currently ranked #2 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings (as of April 2, 2024) and #5 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings (as of October 8, 2024), demonstrating her elite status in the sport.

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2014: Selection for Karate World Championships and Injury

In 2014, Manon Fiorot was selected for the Karate World Championships but suffered a serious injury shortly thereafter.

2017: IMMAF European Open Championships and World Championships

In 2017, Manon Fiorot participated in the IMMAF European Open Championships where she lost in the bantamweight final. Later that year, she won the IMMAF World Championships.

June 16, 2018: Professional MMA Debut

On June 16, 2018, Manon Fiorot made her professional MMA debut against Leah McCourt at Cage Warriors 94 and lost by split decision.

December 2019: EFC Women's Flyweight World Champion

In December 2019, Manon Fiorot won against Amanda Lino, becoming the EFC Women's Flyweight World Champion.

January 20, 2021: UFC Debut

On January 20, 2021, Manon Fiorot made her UFC debut at UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny against Victoria Leonardo, winning by technical knockout in the second round.

June 5, 2021: Fight Against Tabatha Ricci

On June 5, 2021, Manon Fiorot faced Tabatha Ricci at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai, replacing Maryna Moroz, and won the bout via standing TKO in the second round.

September 25, 2021: Fight Against Mayra Bueno Silva

On September 25, 2021, Manon Fiorot fought Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont, after the bout was postponed from UFC 266, and Fiorot won the fight via unanimous decision.

March 5, 2022: Scheduled Fight Cancellation

On March 5, 2022, Manon Fiorot was scheduled to face Jessica Eye at UFC 272; however, a week before the event, Eye withdrew due to injury, and the bout was cancelled.

March 26, 2022: Fight Against Jennifer Maia

On March 26, 2022, Manon Fiorot faced Jennifer Maia at UFC on ESPN 33 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

September 3, 2022: Scheduled Fight Date

On September 3, 2022, Manon Fiorot was initially scheduled to face Katlyn Chookagian at UFC Fight Night 209, however, the fight was rescheduled.

October 22, 2022: Fight Against Katlyn Chookagian

On October 22, 2022, Manon Fiorot faced Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 280 and won the fight by unanimous decision, after Chookagian missed weight and was fined.

September 2, 2023: Fight Against Rose Namajunas

On September 2, 2023, Manon Fiorot faced Rose Namajunas at UFC Fight Night 226 in Paris, marking Fiorot's first fight in her homeland and Namajunas' flyweight debut, and Fiorot won via unanimous decision.

March 30, 2024: Fight Against Erin Blanchfield

On March 30, 2024, Manon Fiorot faced Erin Blanchfield at UFC on ESPN 54 and won the fight via unanimous decision. The fight was promoted to the main event after Vicente Luque vs Sean Brady didn't materialize.

April 2, 2024: UFC Flyweight Ranking

On April 2, 2024, Manon Fiorot was ranked #2 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings.

September 14, 2024: Backup Fighter for Championship Bout

On September 14, 2024, Manon Fiorot served as the backup fighter for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship trilogy bout between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 306.