Following the UFC Vegas 82 weigh-in, women’s bantamweight contender Ailin Perez was sent to the hospital unexpectedly due to an unspecified medical ailment. The 29-year-old Argentinian is recovering nicely from her medical crisis, and she is anticipated to participate tomorrow as planned.
Perez is scheduled to compete against Lucie Pudilova in a women’s bantamweight match this coming weekend. ‘Fiona’ weighed in at 136.5 pounds, which was just above the bantamweight limit, at the official weigh-ins for the competition. She did, however, manage to weigh less than the 136-pound restriction on her second try.
Check How UFC Fans Reacted To Ailin Perez Being Hospitalized
Unquestionably one of the most promising Argentine prospects in the women’s bantamweight class, Ailin Perez has garnered praise for her grappling abilities. It’s hardly a surprise that many people were taken aback when she was sent to the hospital following the UFC Vegas 82 weigh-ins, considering the buzz she has created around herself.
Many fans and X users responded to the news that @mma_orbit had written in the post’s comments section.
The boxer who was reportedly once called “Fiona” gets ready for her third octagon battle.
Ailin Perez’s Tapology profile suggests that she may now go by “Nurmagomedov” in light of the outcome of her most recent battle. Following the bout, Perez leaned into his highly commanding, grappling-minded performance on social media.
She defeated Ashlee Evans-Smith at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva in July by unanimous decision.
She lost her first UFC fight, therefore that octagon effort was her first victory. At UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa in September of last year, Ailin Perez was defeated by Stephanie Egger by rear-naked choke in the second round.
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