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UFC Vegas 77 proved to be the epitome of what fight fans crave in an event. This card at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, delivered a perfect blend of thrilling fights and captivating moments. One such unforgettable moment occurred during the fight between Ailín Pérez and Ashlee Evans-Smith.

Perez dominated the fight against Evans-Smith with a relentless onslaught of strikes and takedowns. Despite Evans-Smith’s efforts to defend herself, Perez maintained control throughout the match. In the end, Perez secured a unanimous decision victory, with the judges scoring the fight heavily in her favor (30-25, 30-25, 30-26). Her impressive performance also set a new UFC bantamweight record with ten successful takedowns landed.

Perez’s unexpected post-win celebration surprised and amused viewers, including former champ and UFC commentator Daniel Cormier. The moment gained significant attention on social media, sparking discussions among fight fans, with UFC middleweight star Paulo Costa chiming in too.

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Fans are in splits over witnessing Ailín Pérez celebrate her victory

Ailin Perez[MMA: 8-2-0; UFC: 1-1] had every reason to revel in her triumph on Saturday night. And revel she did, leaving no inhibitions behind. As her hand was raised in victory, ‘Fiona’ took to the live broadcast stage, twerking with unabashed enthusiasm to celebrate her well-earned win.

Check out how the fans reacted to it:

Paulo Costa couldn’t help but praise Perez upon this:

While some fans noted the referee’s unmissable reaction:

The fans definitely noticed Daniel Cormier having a tough time at the moment:

The cameraman received all the praises:

This certainly is the UFCs version of ONE Championship’s Stamp Fairtex‘s iconic celebration:

The 28-year-old’s exuberant display struck a chord with viewers, prompting a surge of online discussions and humorous exchanges.

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Having said that, the unexpectedness of Perez’s celebration notwithstanding, it can be attributed to her roots in dancing.

Dancing her way to the Octagon

Ailin Perez has certainly got the fans talking after UFC Vegas 77. However, dancing is not a one-time thing for her but rather a reflection of her lively personality and past dancing career. In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Perez expressed her love for dancing and described it as a way to express happiness.

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The 28-year-old OnlyFans model and MMA fighter said, “Apart from being a fighter, I was also a dancer. I danced reggaeton, salsa, and bachata, so that’s in my blood.”

Perez believes there is a connection between dancing and fighting, expressing both her cheerful and assassin-like sides. And that certainly makes for one deadly combination.

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What are your thoughts on Ailín Pérez’s celebration? Let us know in the comments below.

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