Manon Fiorot vs Rose Namajunas Picks and Prediction – 9/2/2023
On Saturday afternoon, Manon Fiorot squares off against Rose Namajunas in this Women's Strawweight Event. See what ever fights are going on with our UFC picks. The bout will take place at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. Fiorot stands 2 inches taller than Namajunas, but both ladies have an identical reach of 65''. This should be a brilliant match-up between an up-and-comer versus a savvy veteran.
Rose Namajunas comes into this fight with a record of 12-5 with 2 knockouts and 6 submissions. Namajunas has been on the map and here to stay for the last couple of years. She had her 3-fight win-streak snapped last time out when she fought Carla Esparza. Esparza won when the fight went to the judges' scorecards, and she was victorious via a split decision. It was a close fight, with Namajunas getting the best on the fight, but Esparza capitalizing on the mat. Esparza collected 2 takedowns to only Namajunas' 1 takedown. Rose "Thug" Namajunas fights out of the 303 Training Center and has an orthodox stance.
Manon Fiorot has a fight record of 10-1 with 6 knockouts. Fiorot is a perfect 5-0 in her young UFC career. Her first two fights in the UFC were knockout victories, but her next three were all via unanimous decisions. In her most recent fight against Katlyn Chookagian, Fiorot's heavy hands dominated the fight with 98 significant strikes. Chookagian only had 76 significant strikes, and also had one less takedown compared to Fiorot's 2. Fiorot is one of the brightest stars to come through the Strawweight Division, and she will be looking to become the face of the UFC. Manon "The Beast" Fiorot fights out of the Boxing Squad camp and has an orthodox stance.
Manon Fiorot vs Rose Namajunas Prediction
Manon Fiorot vs Rose Namajunas Pick Analysis
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Manon Fiorot -180
Namajunas has proved she has a great chin, but I'm not sure she has felt power before like Fiorot. The last time she fought a true striker, she was knocked out in the 2nd round to Jessica Andrade. Fiorot has much more efficient numbers, but they have also come against a far inferior level of competition. This will be the toughest fight of Fiorot's young career, but her hands are too good for Namajunas. Fiorot is the better fighter and may have the faster hands, but Chookagian is great at finding awkward angles and should give Fiorot different looks. That being said, Fiorot will finish this fight early with her superior quickness and strength. Final Score Prediction, Manon Fiorot wins via a 2nd round knockout.
