Dana Counting Cash: Fans react to post fight celebration of Ailin Perez at UFC 302

02 June 2024

Ailin Perez secured a huge win at UFC 302 and it was her celebration after the win that caught the attention of everyone. 

In a hard-fought 15-minute battle, Ailin Perez triumphed over Joselyne Edwards, marking her third consecutive UFC victory. The match, held over three rounds, demonstrated Perez's skill in grappling and positioning, which proved crucial to her win.

Perez frequently took Edwards to the ground with well-executed throws and maintained advantageous positions, although Edwards showed tenacity by often reversing the situations. A standout moment occurred in the second round when Perez delivered a clean spinning backfist, sending Edwards to the mat. Despite this powerful strike, Perez could not fully exploit the opportunity.

When the judges' scores were tallied, Perez was declared the winner by unanimous decision. This victory adds to her growing record, now standing at 10-2, as she continues to build momentum following an initial defeat in her UFC debut.

You can see her celebration after the fight and the responses it got below.

What are your thoughts on the same? Let us know in the comments below. Interestingly, Ailin called out Kayla Harrison after the win.