French · Paris, France · Born 17 February 1990Ex-karate/kickboxing standout who built a long UFC win streak before a title-fight loss to Valentina Shevchenko.
Manon Caroline Fiorot was born on 17 February 1990 in Nice, France, and began practising karate at seven, developing a striking-heavy foundation that would come to define her professional fighting style, before adding Brazilian jiu-jitsu to earn black belts in both disciplines. Fiorot turned professional in mixed martial arts in 2018, nicknamed "The Beast," and rapidly established herself as one of the most dominant strikers in the UFC's women's flyweight division, training with the Boxing Squad Maccabi Nice team in her home city. Fiorot built one of the longest active win streaks in the promotion, becoming one of the top-ranked flyweight contenders and one of the highest-rated pound-for-pound fighters on the women's UFC roster, renowned for her powerful striking and durability. Fiorot has continued to compete at the top of the flyweight division, remaining the most prominent French fighter on the UFC roster and one of Europe's most successful mixed martial artists in the modern era of the sport.
Top-ranked UFC women's flyweight contender; 'The Beast'
How They Played
Fiorot utilizes a technical striking approach rooted in her kickboxing background, featuring crisp combinations and excellent footwork. She demonstrates strong takedown defense and has developed solid grappling skills to complement her striking arsenal. Her ability to maintain distance and pick apart opponents with precise strikes while avoiding significant damage has been key to her success.
Career Honours
- EFC Women's Flyweight Champion 2019
- UAEW Flyweight Champion 2020
- tied 3rd-longest UFC W-Flyweight win streak (7)
French Athletes