Ailin Perez vs. Daria Zhelezniakova – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. In this matchup on the fight card, Ailin “Fiona” Perez will take on Daria “Iron Lady” Kutateladze in the Women’s Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Perez brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 66″ reach. In contrast, Kutateladze, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 58% striking accuracy, Perez has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 2.91 per minute. On the other hand, Kutateladze boasts a 38% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.8 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Ailin Perez vs. Daria Zhelezniakova matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 30-year-old, Ailin Perez is coming in with a 10-2-0 record. Perez will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Joselyne Edwards at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier in June.

Kutateladze, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Ailin Perez on June 1, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas and holds a 9-1-0 record.

Ailin Perez has a switch fighting stance with an 66″ reach. The 28-year-old Daria Zhelezniakova is an orthodox fighter with a 68″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Ailin Perez stats

→ Perez’s striking accuracy is 58%.
→ Perez lands 2.91 significant strikes per minute.
→ Perez’s takedown accuracy is 51%.
→ Perez’s takedown average is 5.19 per 15 minutes.
→ Perez’s takedown defense is 75%.

Perez comes in with 58% striking accuracy, typically landing about 2.91 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Kutateladze fires at 38% accuracy, landing about 3.8 significant strikes per minute. Ailin Perez also has a 51% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 5.19 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Kutateladze’s 0 takedowns and 50% takedown accuracy.

Daria Zhelezniakova stats

→ Kutateladze’s striking accuracy is 38%.
→ Kutateladze lands 3.8 significant strikes per minute.
→ Kutateladze’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Kutateladze’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Kutateladze’s takedown defense is 50%.

Daria spent, on average, 15:00 minutes in the Octagon, and Ailin has an average fight time of 13:44 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Ailin or Daria? Sound off in the comments.

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