Ailin Perez Withdraws from UFC Mexico if Macy Chiasson Misses Weight
Ailin Perez is adamant about her commitment to compete at bantamweight. The Argentine UFC contender holds a professional record of 12 wins and 2 losses, with 5 of those victories coming in the UFC. She is set to face Macy Chiasson, the winner of The Ultimate Fighter 28, at UFC Fight Night 268, scheduled for Saturday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
Ailin Perez’s Weight Concerns Regarding Macy Chiasson
Macy Chiasson, who has a record of 10 wins and 5 losses, is known for her struggles with making weight. In her last two fights, Chiasson failed to meet the bantamweight limit. She missed the weight against Yana Santos in October and had a previous bout with Ketlen Vieira changed to a catchweight. This history has raised concerns for Perez.
Focus on Weight Management
Perez is clear: if Chiasson does not make weight, she will withdraw from the fight. She expressed this during an interview with Hablemos MMA, emphasizing that she has trained rigorously for this bout. “If she doesn’t make weight, I won’t fight,” Perez stated. She has been training in Mexico City, utilizing the UFC’s Performance Institute, to prepare for the challenges of altitude and ensure she is well-prepared.
Training Insights
- Perez has trained intensively for the past three months.
- She has observed Chiasson’s weight management issues during their time at the UFC Performance Institute.
- Perez feels confident about her preparation and will not tolerate weight-related excuses.
Anticipated Fight Dynamics
Perez believes she has a distinct advantage in the upcoming match. She has analyzed Chiasson’s fighting style and claims it to be predictable and repetitive. Despite her feelings about the matchup, Perez is focused on moving closer to becoming the top contender.
“A finish is coming just like you guys saw in France,” she remarked, displaying her determination to succeed. Regardless of her opponent, Perez is ready to make a statement at UFC Fight Night 268.
