Manon Fiorot open to Maycee Barber bout – only for UFC interim title

[ Manon Fiorot has cemented herself as No. 1 contender in the UFC women’s flyweight division, but she might have to wait a while for her title opportunity. Fiorot notched her seventh octagon win in a row when she defeated Erin Blanchfield in the UFC on ESPN 54 headliner last month. But with flyweight champion … Read more

Manon Fiorot wants backup role for Grasso vs. Shevchenko 3

[ Manon Fiorot is eager to ensure her next fight is for the UFC women’s flyweight title, even if that means taking it in unideal circumstance. With seven consecutive victories to begin her octagon tenure, Fiorot (12-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) would typically have a title shot locked up by now. However, the string of three … Read more

What’s next for Manon Fiorot and Joaquin Buckley?

[ Video: What’s the ceiling for Manon Fiorot and Joaquin Buckley after UFC on ESPN 54 wins?Video: What’s the ceiling for Manon Fiorot and Joaquin Buckley after UFC on ESPN 54 wins On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel discusses Manon Fiorot and Joaquin Buckley’s wins at UFC on ESPN 54. Fiorot … Read more

Chris Weidman, Bruno Silva suspended for injuries

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-atlantic-city-medical-suspensions-blanchfield-vs-fiorot-weidman-buckley UFC on ESPN 54 took place Saturday at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. and featured 13 fights. Of the 26 competitors who fought on the card, 21 have been suspended by the New … Read more

UFC on ESPN 54, Moreno’s hiatus from MMA, more

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/spinning-back-clique-live-stream-ufc-on-espn-54-recap-brandon-moreno-hiatus-more April 1, 2024 12:00 pm ET Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week’s panel of … Read more

Manon Fiorot wants title shot next ‘no matter what’

[ Manon Fiorot sees no option other than a women’s flyweight championship fight after a one-sided display against Erin Blanchfield in Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 54 main event. Fiorot (12-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) secured a seventh consecutive victory to begin her UFC tenure when she decisively outpointed Blanchfield (12-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC) to a unanimous … Read more

Who’s next for Manon Fiorot after win?

[ Manon Fiorot strengthened her case for a women’s flyweight title shot Saturday when she emerged victorious from the clash of contenders with Erin Blanchfield at UFC on ESPN 54. Fiorot (12-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) kept her undefeated octagon streak intact with her most high-profile win to date against Blanchfield (12-2 MMA, 6-1 UFC), scoring … Read more

Chris Weidman’s win should be a no contest

[ If you asked most people in the MMA sphere prior to this event, the majority would be happy about Chris Weidman getting his hand raised in his featured bout with Bruno Silva. That’s ultimately what happened, but it was nothing short of a crapshoot to get there. Seriously, what was all that? Eye pokes … Read more

Card matches all-time TKO record

[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-54-post-event-facts-strange-event-matches-all-time-tko-record March 31, 2024 11:00 am ET The UFC closed its busy March schedule on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 54 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J., and the event was historic for the … Read more