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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.
cameraman made sure not to leave that https://t.co/rjtFHioMTC
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) July 15, 2023
Check out how the fans reacted to it:
Paulo Costa couldn’t help but praise Perez upon this:
when she makes the hire worth it. https://t.co/jrNgZ7UGd8 pic.twitter.com/FnDx8usp2y
— Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) (@BorrachinhaMMA) July 16, 2023
While some fans noted the referee’s unmissable reaction:
The refs reaction was priceless. Supportive, but wants nothing to do with it 🤣
— NerdybitYT 📽 (@TheAdamHawk) July 16, 2023
Ref ain't about to get in trouble with his wife #UFCVegas77 https://t.co/dYQkQGQf0S pic.twitter.com/kro8DsXwbb
— Eno Har🇳🇬🇬🇧 (@Eon1Eno) July 16, 2023
The fans definitely noticed Daniel Cormier having a tough time at the moment:
DC bout to risk it all 💀
— mathw (@mattalva21) July 15, 2023
DC 😂🤣
— Alex (@Alex25306553109) July 16, 2023
The cameraman received all the praises:
Not all heroes wear capes
— skreiztin (@swkzilla1) July 16, 2023
give that cameraman a performance bonus
— anthxny.187 (@anthxny_187) July 15, 2023
A+ camera work
— On The Cushion (@onthecushionpod) July 15, 2023
This certainly is the UFCs version of ONE Championship’s Stamp Fairtex‘s iconic celebration:
This is OUR Stamp Fairtex 🫡 https://t.co/ZvQwSWIFcn
— BOMB SWANSON (@bombswanson) July 16, 2023
Stamp Fairtex still better
— jon stevens (@Duttyman45) July 16, 2023
The 28-year-old’s exuberant display struck a chord with viewers, prompting a surge of online discussions and humorous exchanges.
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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