A key flyweight matchup between Katlyn Chookagian and Manon Fiorot that everyone has been waiting for will probably have to wait a little longer. CANCELLED !
The good news is that this match has now been moved to UFC 280. (RMC Sport first reported ) Our sources have confirmed that the reason for the cancellation is Fiorot's knee injury, which will prevent her from taking on Katlyn as originally scheduled, so their 125-pound clash at UFC 280 will be worth the wait, We hope Manon Fiort a fast and speedy recovery @FIGHT.TV
Fiorot, the former UAE Warriors titleholder (9-1, 4-0 UFC), is currently in the running for Valentina Shevchenko's flyweight crown. In her most recent Octagon appearances, she picked up back-to-back decisions after defeating Mayra Bueno Silva and Jennifer Maia at UFC Fight Night 195 and UFC on ESPN 33, respectively.
One-time UFC flyweight title contender Chookagian (18-4, 11-4 UFC) is also eyeing a second crack at the champion. The former Cage Fury Fighting Championship two-division titleholder has won four in a row. Most recently, she showed some great wrestling en route to a unanimous decision win over Maia at UFC on ESPN 32.
UFC 280 is headlined by a lightweight championship affair between former divisional kingpin Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. In the co-main event, Aljamain Sterling puts his 135-pound title on the line against T.J. Dalasha.
UFC 280 Fight Card Update:
Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev for vacant lightweight title
UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw
Sean Brady vs. Belal Muhammad
Petr Yan vs. Sean O’Malley
Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot
Manon Fiorot vs. Katlyn Chookagia
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