Is Fiorot VS Blanchfield the highest level non title fight in WMMA history?

[ExitLUPin]

2 of the few WMMA fighters who are worth watching, both practically undefeated just 1 split decision loss a piece. Skilled everywhere Blanch more in grappling and Fiorot more standing.

Blanch walked through Andrade like nothing as dominant as Valentina looked against her and then beat Taila who many thought beat Valentina. Fiorot just beat Chook and Rose and previously beat the piss out of Mayra who just fought for the title.

Can't think of a higher level non title WMMA fight and its a higher level than most WMMA title fights too.

 

[svmr_db]

Very high level fight for sure

 

[El Fernas]

Andrade vs Namajunas 2

 

[HatKick]

Andrade vs Namajunas 2

Terrific fight btw. Very underrated.

Xiaonan vs. Rodriguez is another good one that gets overlooked.

 

[aerius]

Not even close. Shevchenko vs. Nunes 1 was the battle of 2 future champions and divisional GOATs.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

In retrospect Tatiana Suarez Vs Alexa Grasso could well be up there.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Not even close. Shevchenko vs. Nunes 1 was the battle of 2 future champions and divisional GOATs.

Forgot about that one, for sure the winner.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Andrade vs Namajunas 2

Nunes vs Val 1
Zhang vs Joanna 2

 

[Takes_Two_To_Tango]

It's definitely in the top 5.

 

[Chayanne]

I am a big fan of Blanchfield and I see a future champion in her. she fights like a Mexican, gives everything and always goes for the kill

 

[Substance Abuse]

Nunes vs Val 1
Zhang vs Joanna 2

But TS said the other one was.

 

[BangBang]

Terrific fight btw. Very underrated.

Xiaonan vs. Rodriguez is another good one (not really staying on topic, just mentioning a good overlooked WMMA fight).

Still rankles with me that Rodriguez got the aw. She was outpointed convincingly by Xiaonan. I honestly think Xiaonan is the best pure striker in the straweight division.

 

[BangBang]

I am a big fan of Blanchfield and I see a future champion in her. she fights like a Mexican, gives everything and always goes for the kill

I like her too but don’t you think the differential between her striking and her grappling too wide?

 

[blaseblase]

I like her too but don’t you think the differential between her striking and her grappling too wide?

If a fighter can stand and bang with Andrade they have my respect. She's also only 24.

 

[mjfan23]

Nunes vs Cat

 

[d2s]

Andrade vs Gadelha was high at the time.

 

[sfer1]

2 of the few WMMA fighters who are worth watching, both practically undefeated just 1 split decision loss a piece. Skilled everywhere Blanch more in grappling and Fiorot more standing.

Blanch walked through Andrade like nothing as dominant as Valentina looked against her and then beat Taila who many thought beat Valentina. Fiorot just beat Chook and Rose and previously beat the piss out of Mayra who just fought for the title.

Can't think of a higher level non title WMMA fight and its a higher level than most WMMA title fights too.

Both Fiorot and Blanchfield looked unimpressive in their last fight.

Rose isn't undersized at 125 like some ignorant people keep saying. Manon, who's a huge flyweight, only had 4 lbs on her. That being said, Rose dislocated a finger on her lead hand in the first round. Fiorot barely edged a one-handed opponent, who managed to outstrike her even though she couldn't make a fist.

Blanchfield was comfortably losing the fight until Santos went for a takedown, Erin rebounded against the cage and was lucky to land on top. Tayla, who hadn't fought in over a year and was returning from injury, gassed trying to get back up. It was a different fight after that. Erin then proceeded to wall and stall to victory. It was an extremely lucky win.

I don't think either of them would stand a chance to win the title if Valentina was still in her prime.

 

[blaseblase]

Both Fiorot and Blanchfield looked unimpressive in their last fight.

Rose isn't undersized at 125 like some ignorant people keep saying. Manon, who's a huge flyweight, only had 4 lbs on her. That being said, Rose dislocated a finger on her lead hand in the first round. Fiorot barely edged a one-handed opponent, who managed to outstrike her even though she couldn't make a fist.

Blanchfield was comfortably losing the fight until Santos went for a takedown, Erin rebounded against the cage and was lucky to land on top. Tayla, who hadn't fought in over a year and was returning from injury, gassed trying to get back up. It was a different fight after that. Erin then proceeded to wall and stall to victory. It was an extremely lucky win.

I don't think either of them would stand a chance to win the title if Valentina was still in her prime.

I would argue that Valentina's win against Santos was the extremely lucky win, being a much closer fight. Blanchfield was taking over the fight so her being in a 5 rounder should bode well for her going forward. And I think she's a terrible style matchup for Grasso. I see whoever wins next weekend as the champion in waiting. Val is old and Grasso is a transitional champion.

 

[NicholasJBasile]

2 of the few WMMA fighters who are worth watching, both practically undefeated just 1 split decision loss a piece. Skilled everywhere Blanch more in grappling and Fiorot more standing.

Blanch walked through Andrade like nothing as dominant as Valentina looked against her and then beat Taila who many thought beat Valentina. Fiorot just beat Chook and Rose and previously beat the piss out of Mayra who just fought for the title.

Can't think of a higher level non title WMMA fight and its a higher level than most WMMA title fights too.

It very well may be actually. If not the most high level, it's very close.

 

[Luthien]

Perhaps