October 22, 2022 2: 55 pm ET
ABU DHABI – Many increasing potentialcustomers have had their coming out celebrations ruined by Katlyn Chookagian – however Manon Fiorot made sure she was not one of them.
In the UFC 280 primary card opener, Fiorot (10-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) jabbed and moved her method to a consentaneous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) win over Chookagian (18-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC).
The bout was carefully objectedto as both females showcased technical striking. Chookagian appeared to edge the exchanges early, with her signature “hut-hut-hut” audible upon each exchange.
Potentially down a round gettingin the 2nd, Fiorot did not program indications of frustration. She madeuseof her side kick and right hand. Chookagian remained active with her punches, though lotsof missedouton.
A toss-up gettingin the last round, Fiorot did simply enough to persuade the judges to all rating a rather lackluster battle in her favor.
The fans in presence at Etihad Arena weren’t delighted with what they saw – and they let the fighters hear it.
15 complete minutes inbetween 2 of the world’s finest flyweights! Who do you believe takes it?
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#UFC280 results: Manon Fiorot (@ManonFiorot_MMA) def. Katlyn Chookagian bymeansof consentaneous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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With the triumph, Fiorot beats the No.1-ranked females’s flyweight competitor in the UFC rankings. A fresh face in the leading of the department, Fiorot mostlikely inserts her