The UFC Vancouver card showcases a compelling women’s flyweight battle that could have title implications down the road. Manon Fiorot vs Jasmine Jasudavicius pits one of the division’s top contenders against a hungry Canadian fighter looking for her breakthrough moment. The French striker known as “The Beast” has established herself as one of the most technical and well-rounded fighters at 125 pounds. Jasudavicius represents the home crowd favorite who will have thousands of Canadian fans behind her when she walks to the Octagon.
This matchup carries massive stakes for both women but especially for Jasudavicius. A win over someone of Fiorot’s caliber would instantly catapult her into UFC title contention and validate all the hard work she’s put in. Fiorot needs to keep winning to stay in the championship conversation, as the flyweight division has several contenders jockeying for position. The clash of styles makes this one of the more interesting fights on the entire card, and the Canadian crowd will make the atmosphere electric!
Fiorot enters this flyweight showdown with a record of 12-2. She stands 5’7” inches tall with a 65 inch reach. She lands an impressive 5.58 significant strikes per minute at 41% accuracy, constantly pressuring opponents with volume. Fiorot only absorbs 3.59 strikes per minute thanks to excellent striking defense at 66%. Her wrestling stats show 1.06 takedowns per fight at 29% accuracy, as she prefers to keep fights standing. Fiorot’s takedown defense is elite at 87%, making her extremely difficult to hold down. She’s never attempted a submission in the UFC, preferring to win fights through superior striking and octagon control.
Jasudavicius brings a solid record of 14-3. The Canadian also stands 5’7” inches but holds a slight 3 inch reach advantage at 68 inches. She lands 3.71 significant strikes per minute at 45% accuracy. Jasudavicius absorbs 3.63 strikes per minute with striking defense at 51%. Where she really differentiates herself is wrestling, averaging 2.61 takedowns per fight at a strong 44% accuracy. Her takedown defense sits at 75%, which is good for a grappling-focused fighter. Jasudavicius averages 0.6 submissions per fight and has shown she’s dangerous once fights hit the mat.
FanDuel has Manon Fiorot installed as a heavy favorite at -265. Meanwhile, Jasmine Jasudavicius comes back as a significant underdog at +200. These odds reflect Fiorot’s position as one of the division’s elite fighters and her superior striking credentials.
The odds for the fight going the distance have also come out. The odds for the fight seeing the judges scorecards stand at -410. The probability of the fight ending before the final bell is lower and the odds (+280) reflect that.
This fight will be decided by whether Jasudavicius can get Fiorot to the ground and keep her there. Fiorot’s 87% takedown defense is among the best in the division, making that task extremely difficult. If this stays standing, Fiorot’s volume striking and superior defensive skills should carry her to a comfortable decision victory.
Jasudavicius needs to shoot early and often, mixing up her takedown attempts to eventually break through. The problem is Fiorot has faced wrestlers before and handled them with relative ease. The French fighter’s ability to stuff takedowns and return to striking range has been a consistent strength throughout her UFC career.
If we bet on the fight, we are going with Manon Fiorot to win via unanimous decision.
(All odds taken from FanDuel. Bet on the most up-to-date MMA odds, lines, and spreads with FanDuel Sportsbook)
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