Daria Zheleznyakova vs. Ailin Perez: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Russian striker Daria Zheleznyakova continues her introduction to the UFC when she clashes with accomplished grappler Ailin Perez of Argentina in the prelims of UFC Paris. Both fighters come into the Octagon with a similar 3-1 record in their last four fights and in good form. The fight will be Zheleznyakova’s sophomore UFC bout after she successfully navigated a debut earlier this year. The Russian is the underdog ahead of the fight this weekend in Paris.

MMA: UFC Women’s Bantamweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France

Date: 28.09.2024 20:00

A go-forward striker, 28-year-old Daria Zheleznyakova is 9-1 professionally and is 3-1 in her last four. She defeated Montserrat Rendon last March in a victorious UFC debut. “The Iron Lady” had previously competed in Ares FC. In 2022, she lost to Melissa Mullins via first round ground and pound for her sole professional loss. Zheleznyakova is known for pressing her opponents with kicks and punches, using her hands, legs and all body parts. Against Rendon in her UFC debut, she survived several takedowns to win by unanimous decision.

• Age: 28
• Height: 5’9”
• Reach: N/A
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 9-1

The 29-year-old Argentine Ailin Perez is on a three-fight winning streak overcoming Joselyne Edwards in June at UFC 302 to make it three consecutive victories after dropping her UFC debut to Stephanie Egger in 2022, in a contest that was fought at featherweight. Perez had won the SFH women’s bantamweight title a few months earlier. Ailin Perez has the record for the most takedowns landed in a UFC women’s bout when she dropped Ashlee Evans-Smith ten times in her sophomore UFC match.

• Age: 29
• Height: 5’5’’
• Reach: 66”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 10-2

Daria Zheleznyakova is a 2.65 underdog on Betway which prices Ailin Perez by decision at 1.84. 1XBET lists the bout to end in round one at 5.5 and Perez to win in 1-2 round at 6 odds. Under 2.5 is available at 3.00 odds on Bet365 with a decision for Zheleznyakova priced at 5.25 odds. Read more here.