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Ailín Pérez, known by her nickname "Fiona," is an Argentine professional mixed martial artist competing in the women's bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born on October 5, 1994, in Zárate, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pérez began her martial arts journey at the age of 11, training in kung fu and sanda. At 20, she relocated to Buenos Aires to further her skills in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, marking her transition into mixed martial arts. Pérez fights with a switch stance and is affiliated with The Goat Shed training facility. Her fighting style is rooted in kung fu, complemented by a red belt in the discipline and a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This diverse background contributes to her dynamic approach in the octagon.Pérez's professional MMA career commenced in 2018. She gained prominence by securing the Samurai Fight House Bantamweight Championship twice. In August 2021, she claimed the vacant title with a first-round knockout via a head kick against Alessandra Tainara. Although she lost the title in November 2021 due to a disqualification against Tamires Vidal, Pérez rebounded by reclaiming the championship in May 2022 with a victory over Stephanie Bragayrac. Pérez made her UFC debut on September 3, 2022, facing Stephanie Egger but suffered a second-round submission loss. Demonstrating resilience, she secured consecutive victories in her subsequent UFC bouts. Notably, on July 15, 2023, she defeated Ashlee Evans-Smith by unanimous decision, setting a women's bantamweight takedown record in the process. She continued her winning streak with unanimous decision victories over Lucie Pudilová on November 18, 2023, and Joselyne Edwards on June 1, 2024. On September 28, 2024, Pérez showcased her submission skills by defeating Darya Zheleznyakova in the first round via arm-triangle choke. Her most recent victory came on January 18, 2025, where she earned a unanimous decision against Karol Rosa at UFC 311. As of February 18, 2025, Pérez is ranked #8 in the UFC women's bantamweight division. Her journey from local martial arts in Argentina to the global stage of the UFC highlights her dedication and evolution as a mixed martial artist.
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By Clinch ChroniclesAilín Pérez, known by her nickname "Fiona," is an Argentine professional mixed martial artist competing in the women's bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born on October 5, 1994, in Zárate, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pérez began her martial arts journey at the age of 11, training in kung fu and sanda. At 20, she relocated to Buenos Aires to further her skills in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, marking her transition into mixed martial arts. Pérez fights with a switch stance and is affiliated with The Goat Shed training facility. Her fighting style is rooted in kung fu, complemented by a red belt in the discipline and a brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. This diverse background contributes to her dynamic approach in the octagon.Pérez's professional MMA career commenced in 2018. She gained prominence by securing the Samurai Fight House Bantamweight Championship twice. In August 2021, she claimed the vacant title with a first-round knockout via a head kick against Alessandra Tainara. Although she lost the title in November 2021 due to a disqualification against Tamires Vidal, Pérez rebounded by reclaiming the championship in May 2022 with a victory over Stephanie Bragayrac. Pérez made her UFC debut on September 3, 2022, facing Stephanie Egger but suffered a second-round submission loss. Demonstrating resilience, she secured consecutive victories in her subsequent UFC bouts. Notably, on July 15, 2023, she defeated Ashlee Evans-Smith by unanimous decision, setting a women's bantamweight takedown record in the process. She continued her winning streak with unanimous decision victories over Lucie Pudilová on November 18, 2023, and Joselyne Edwards on June 1, 2024. On September 28, 2024, Pérez showcased her submission skills by defeating Darya Zheleznyakova in the first round via arm-triangle choke. Her most recent victory came on January 18, 2025, where she earned a unanimous decision against Karol Rosa at UFC 311. As of February 18, 2025, Pérez is ranked #8 in the UFC women's bantamweight division. Her journey from local martial arts in Argentina to the global stage of the UFC highlights her dedication and evolution as a mixed martial artist.