Daria Zhelezniakova vs. Ailin Perez – 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, Daria “Iron Lady” Zhelezniakova will take on Ailin “Fiona” Perez in the Women’s Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

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

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

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

The 28-year-old, Daria Zhelezniakova is coming in with a 9-1-0 record. Zhelezniakova will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Montserrat Rendon at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas in March.

Perez, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Daria Zhelezniakova on March 23, 2024, at UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier and holds a 10-2-0 record.

Daria Zhelezniakova has a fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 29-year-old Ailin Perez is an switch fighter with a 66″ 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.

Daria Zhelezniakova stats

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

Zhelezniakova comes in with 38% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.8 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Perez fires at 58% accuracy, landing about 2.91 significant strikes per minute. Daria Zhelezniakova also has a 0% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Perez’s 5.19 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

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%.

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

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

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