Aylin Perez snapped a four-fight winning streak with a submission victory over Daria Zheleznyakova at UFC Fight Night 243 on Saturday night.
Perez made Zheleznyakova tap out at 3:53 of the first round.
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Aylin Perez reacts after her submission victory over Daria Zheleznyakova in a bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Accor Arena in Paris on September 28, 2024. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
The win was huge for Perez, who was hoping to move into contention for the UFC bantamweight championship. The title is held by Raquel Pennington, who entered this match ranked 15th.
It was Perez's celebration that had fans turning their heads in the immediate aftermath. She rose from her hold on Zheleznyakova and began twisting her face.
In response to journalist Ariel Helwani's reaction to the move, Perez said: “Daria said something very rude to me before the match, so I had to do it.”
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The 29-year-old Argentine fighter appeared to have undergone a significant weight cut on Friday morning, as he weighed in over the bantamweight limit of 136 pounds, making him a half-pound short. According to reports, she was forced to confiscate 20% of her wallet to Zheleznyakova. Yahoo Sports.
Perez went 11-2 in his mixed martial arts career. She is 4-1 since making her UFC debut with a loss to Stephanie Egger in September 2022. She hasn't lost since.
Aylin Perez celebrates after defeating Joseline Edwards at UFC 302 on June 1, 2024 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Joe Campoale-USA Today Sports)
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Previously, she has fought in Samurai Fight House, Natal Fight Championship, Collision Fight Ultimate, and Mixed Real World Fighters.
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