Using the latest UFC Paris odds, as well as industry-leading tools, we’re set to make our Manon Fiorot-Rose Namajunas pick and prediction.
In an interesting decision, Rose Namajunas has moved up to flyweight to battle rising prospect Manon Fiorot as a +160 underdog. Namajunas lost her most recent bout against Carla Esparza in one of the worst fights in UFC history. She has two wins over current strawweight title holder Zhang Weili, making this move even more perplexing. Fiorot is currently on a five-fight winning streak in the UFC. Most recently, she defeated gatekeeper Katlyn Chookagian by unanimous decision in October of last year.
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Manon Fiorot-Rose Namajunas Pick and Prediction
Manon Fiorot-Rose Namajunas Odds
Manon Fiorot: Opened -180, Now -200 | Rose Namajunas: Opened +155, Now +160
Namajunas has an 11-5 professional record featuring two knockouts and five submissions. In her losses, she has been knocked out and submitted once apiece. Namajunas comes from a diverse mixed martial arts background, including taekwondo, karate and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. In the UFC, she lands 3.66 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.50. However, her 60% striking defense is excellent. On the mat, she lands 1.61 takedowns on average with 60% takedown defense. Now moving up, she will be at a slight size disadvantage against Fiorot.
Riding a 10-fight winning streak, Fiorot has not lost since her mixed martial arts debut in 2018. She has six knockout victories and no submissions on her profile. Fiorot comes from a striking background, where she participated in karate, kickboxing and Muay Thai. In the UFC, she lands 6.58 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 3.14. On top of that, she has excellent 71% striking defense while also averaging 1.69 takedowns per bout and 83% takedown defense. Namajunas should theoretically have a wrestling advantage, but the move up in weight is a concern.
This will be Fiorot’s toughest fight yet, by a decent margin. Namajunas has the technical striking ability to stand and trade with Fiorot and a solid ground game if the fight goes that direction. While the move up is a slight concern, playing Namajunas at the underdog price makes sense.
Best UFC Fight Night Pick: Rose Namajunas +160
