Ailín Pérez Record: 13-2-0

Fighting Style and Attributes

Perez fights primarily as a striker, with her Sanda and Kung Fu background providing her with superior striking angles, footwork, and hand positioning compared to typical bantamweight opponents. Her four knockout victories suggest she can generate sufficient power to finish opponents through striking. Her two submissions indicate some grappling capability, though she is not primarily a submission specialist. Her purple belt in BJJ suggests solid technical knowledge of submissions and positions without the elite-level grappling credentials of a black belt. Perez’s primary fighting approach likely revolves around establishing Sanda striking range, using superior footwork and angles to land combinations, and avoiding being taken down into positions where her grappling disadvantages become apparent.

Career Highlights

• Two-Time South American Sanda Champion – Perez achieved double championship status in Sanda competition, proving her striking superiority against the best female Sanda competitors in South America.
• Two-Time South American MMA Bantamweight Champion – Across multiple championship runs in the South American MMA circuit, Perez established herself as the region’s dominant female bantamweight competitor.
• Samurai Fight House Bantamweight Title (August 2021) – Capturing this regional championship elevated Perez’s profile and demonstrated her ability to defeat elite regional opposition in tournament or championship settings.
• UFC 311 Decision Victory over Karol Rosa – Against a quality UFC opponent, Perez earned a unanimous decision victory, proving her ability to compete successfully at the world’s highest level of women’s bantamweight competition.

Ailin “Fiona” Perez brings a unique Sanda and Kung Fu striking background to the UFC women’s bantamweight division, an unusual and potentially advantageous distinction from fighters built on boxing or traditional kickboxing foundations. As a single mother of an eight-year-old son, Perez balances family responsibilities with her pursuit of elite-level competition—a reality that adds depth and perspective to her fighting career beyond the octagon.