UFC Atlantic City: Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot: Full video highlights

Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot faced off in a much-anticipated flyweight fight this past Saturday at UFC Atlantic City (UFC on ESPN 54), held at Boardwalk Hall in New Jersey.

Both competitors came into the match with notable winning streaks. The young American, at 23 years old, had triumphed in nine consecutive bouts. Meanwhile, Fiorot had managed to string together an impressive 11-fight win streak.

Don’t miss the fight highlights below:

Witness Erin Blanchfield and Manon Fiorot make their entrance at the fight event.

Observe both contenders make their way to the octagon:

As the first round begins, Blanchfield makes an initial attempt at a guillotine submission:

The two flyweights engage in an impressive striking exchange.

Fiorot delivers a series of powerful strikes towards her adversary.

Heading into the fourth round, Blanchfield adopts a more assertive approach:

The long-awaited fight lasted the entire five rounds, with Fiorot ultimately winning by unanimous decision. The three judges all awarded her with scores of 50-45 in the competition.

The first round began with Fiorot landing multiple punches, followed by Blanchfield’s attempt at a guillotine choke. The majority of the round was spent on their feet, with Blanchfield landing a punch combination in the final minute.

In the second round, Blanchfield was initially successful with a takedown, but Fiorot quickly gained top control. Despite Blanchfield’s repeated attempts, Fiorot’s solid defense prevented any further takedowns and the two continued to exchange strikes.

Fiorot remained on the defensive in the third round, successfully blocking Blanchfield’s aggressive attacks and delivering a powerful knee to the body. In the fourth round, Blanchfield attempted another takedown but was unable to execute it, leading to a mostly stand-up fight with both fighters exchanging strikes.

After landing a heavy head kick in the final round, Blanchfield attempted a late clinch but was stopped by Fiorot. Despite the attack, Fiorot maintained control with her jab and the fight concluded with both fighters exchanging blows in close range.

Fiorot’s dominant victory against the highly-regarded Blanchfield firmly establishes her as a top contender in the flyweight division. With her flawless record still intact, ‘The Beast’ is unquestionably on the path to a title opportunity.