Fiorot: Grasso Winner Gets Next Flyweight Title Shot

Manon Fiorot says the winner of her fight against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 4 will earn the next flyweight title shot, with the promotion confirming the stakes directly to her.

Fiorot, unbeaten in the division since arriving in the UFC, meets the former flyweight champion on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Arizona. "We know now that it's a very, very important fight for the next of the division, so win, win, win, definitely," Fiorot said. "The UFC clearly states that the winner gets the title shot."

What's At Stake At Noche UFC 4

This is as clean a title eliminator as the flyweight division has produced in years. Fiorot enters off a win over Jasmine Jasudavicius, while Grasso is coming off a first-round finish of Maycee Barber that reminded everyone why she once held the belt. Grasso challenged Valentina Shevchenko for the championship last year and came up short, but a statement win over Fiorot would put her right back in the mix. For Fiorot, long considered the top contender who hasn't gotten her shot, beating a former champion in Grasso closes the argument entirely.

The timing matters. Natalia Silva and Cong Wang fight for the vacant flyweight title at UFC 332 after Shevchenko vacated the belt due to an injury that is expected to keep her out for an extended period. Whoever wins that bout will have a challenger waiting from Glendale.

Betting Angle

The market has Fiorot as a clear favorite over Grasso, with sportsbooks pricing her around -245 to Grasso's +205 as of this week. That price reflects Fiorot's physicality and volume advantages, but Grasso's finish of Barber shows she still has the power and composure to close a fight when the opening is there. For bettors, a Fiorot moneyline play is straightforward and short odds, so anyone looking for value may want to watch the method-of-victory and round props rather than the outright winner. Given what's on the line, expect both fighters to push pace early rather than play it safe, which could favor the under on total rounds if either finds a finish.

Whoever comes out of Desert Diamond Arena with a win should be next in line for the champion to emerge from Silva versus Wang, making this one of the more consequential non-title fights on the calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the winner of Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso get a UFC title shot?

Yes, Manon Fiorot said the UFC has told her the winner of her fight against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 4 will get the next flyweight title shot.

Who is fighting for the UFC flyweight title?

Natalia Silva and Cong Wang are fighting for the vacant women's flyweight title at UFC 332 after Valentina Shevchenko vacated the belt due to injury.

What are the odds for Fiorot vs. Grasso at Noche UFC 4?

Sportsbooks currently list Manon Fiorot as the favorite over Alexa Grasso, with Fiorot priced around -245 and Grasso around +205 heading into the Sept. 12 fight.