Manon Fiorot vs Rose Namajunas — Fight recap

Manon Fiorot defeated Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision over three rounds on September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night, with referee Rich Mitchell officiating. Fiorot landed 58 significant strikes at 25% accuracy while Namajunas connected on 60 of 150 significant strikes at a superior 40% clip, indicating Namajunas worked more efficiently but Fiorot maintained volume throughout.

Neither fighter secured takedowns, with Fiorot failing her only attempt while Namajunas went 0 for 6, keeping the bout standing-focused. Control time was nearly identical at 24 seconds for Fiorot and 25 seconds for Namajunas, suggesting a closely contested affair decided by striking output and positioning rather than dominance.

The judges favored Fiorot's consistent pressure and higher strike volume across all three rounds despite Namajunas's cleaner accuracy, particularly with her leg kicks (13 of 17 landed). The victory positioned Fiorot as a legitimate contender in the women's middleweight division while raising questions about Namajunas's current form at 185 pounds.