Manon Fiorot Releases First Statement Since Title Fight Loss at UFC 315

A little more than two weeks after coming up short in her bid for flyweight gold against Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 315, Manon Fiorot has broken her silence.

Fiorot dropped a hard-fought unanimous decision to Shevchenko in the UFC 315 co-headliner at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on May 10. While the Frenchwoman was able to make the bout a grinding affair at times, she still saw a 12-fight professional winning streak come to an end against one of the sport’s top pound-for-pound talents.

The 35-year-old reacted to the loss in a statement on her Instagram account.

"It just wasn't my day. A close fight, but no breakthrough. And even though it hurts, I know one thing: Everything happens for a reason,” Fiorot wrote. “With experience, I've learned to trust. God has a plan. You have to accept, move forward, and keep fighting, my life is a series of challenges. But one thing is certain: I come back stronger every time. And through it all, I've realized something essential: I am far from alone. I have incredible friends who became family. An amazing husband. A loyal team — there in the highs and the lows.

"My mom and my sister, my biggest supporters. My cousin, who's like a brother – always there in the hardest moments, with the right words to lift me up. And all of you, sending me strength despite everything. Thank you, truly. I want to keep inspiring, and it starts with one thing: never giving up. The road to success is tough, but it belongs to those who never quit. A thought for my dad: I know he's proud. Proud of all I've accomplished – and it's far from over. We're going to do this. The dream is alive. Nothing is lost. This is just one chapter.”

“The Beast” was victorious in her first six Octagon appearances, solidifying her position as No. 1 contender with triumphs over the likes of Erin Blanchfield, Rose Namajunas and Katlyn Cerminara.

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