UFC fighter Ailin Perez has stirred up controversy following her actions at the UFC Paris Fight Night event this past Saturday, where she allegedly caught the attention of the French Athletic Commission for an unusual post-fight celebration.
After securing a victory over her opponent, Darya Zheleznyakova, by submission, Perez took the moment to celebrate in a rather unorthodox way—by twerking on her opponent’s head. The incident occurred moments after Perez executed a chokehold, ending the bout in her favor. Rather than adhering to the typical post-fight sportsmanship seen in the UFC, Perez opted for what many saw as a disrespectful display.
Despite the backlash, Perez showed no remorse for her actions. In fact, she justified her behavior by pointing to comments made by her opponent prior to the fight. “Darya said some very disrespectful things about me before the fight, so I had to do it,” Perez said in a post-fight interview, unapologetic about her decision to twerk on Zheleznyakova.
On Wednesday, the controversy escalated when Perez took to social media to share an article claiming that the French Athletic Commission had suspended her for the post-fight incident.
The article alleged that Perez’s actions had led to a formal suspension, though details surrounding the length or nature of the suspension were not provided.
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However, the legitimacy of the suspension remains unclear. There has been no official statement from the French Athletic Commission at this time, and it is uncertain where Perez found the article she posted. Fans and analysts alike are waiting for an official response from the commission to confirm whether any disciplinary action has been taken against Perez.
For now, the incident has sparked discussions within the MMA community about sportsmanship, respect, and appropriate conduct in the octagon. While fighters often engage in heated trash talk leading up to bouts, Perez’s post-fight celebration crossed a line for many observers, raising questions about the UFC’s role in ensuring fighters maintain professionalism, even in victory.
As of now, the potential suspension remains unverified, but the incident has undoubtedly put Perez in the spotlight for reasons beyond her fighting skills.
Whether the French Athletic Commission will officially weigh in remains to be seen, but Perez’s actions have certainly left a lasting impression on UFC Paris Fight Night.
