Manon Fiorot returns to the UFC Octagon on June 5 in Las Vegas. For the event, the French MMA fighter, who will face Maryna Moroz, confided in CNEWS about her preparation but additionally her ambitions.
After her profitable debut within the prestigious league of the Ultimate Fighting Championship towards Victoria Leonardo, the Niçoise intends to proceed its momentum towards the Ukrainian.
How did the preparation of this assembly go?
The preparation went very properly, so did the burden loss. We end the final coaching periods. All the preparation went very well.
Is weight traumatic?
It is probably the most tough and probably the most traumatic. It's even tougher than the fight. We weigh ourselves each day. I even weigh myself as much as thrice a day to be good on D-Day on the size.
Your opponent has expertise in UFC fights however not fights an excessive amount of …
It comes from the decrease class, the 52 kg class. Obviously, she will not have my energy or my energy, that's a bonus for me. I additionally know that she is powerful in boxing and that she does properly in grappling. After she doesn't fight usually whereas I've chained, I'm on 5 fights in a row (5 wins and 5 KOs). She will give it some thought.
Is this fight a new check?
It can be a good check. If I win it, it should actually permit me to take a step ahead in my profession and ask for a woman from the Top 15. I've a few in thoughts.
How do you think about the course of this fight?
I'd nonetheless like to finish with a knockout. I'll say within the second or third spherical.
In the UFC, something can go in a short time. The world belt, when may you goal for it?
In two or three years, I believe.
What is it wish to fight in Las Vegas?
It can be my first (she fought in Abu Dhabi in January). It's essential to fight there, particularly since it is going to be on the Apex in a legendary venue. In the lifetime of a fighter, it will be significant.