UFC Fight Night: Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson Preview & Prediction
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Women’s bantamweight contenders clash in Mexico City as No.7-ranked Ailin Perez takes on No.8-ranked Macy Chiasson.
Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson facts
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Where is UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
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What TV channel is UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – Not televised
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? UK – TNT Sports can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – Paramount+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh main card
Brandon Moreno vs Lone'er Kavanagh (Flyweight)
Marlon Vera vs David Martinez (Bantamweight)
Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green (Lightweight)
Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes (Flyweight)
Imanol Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)
Santiago Luna vs Angel Pacheco (Bantamweight)
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh prelims
Ryan Gandra vs Jose Daniel Medina (Middleweight)
Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson (Women’s Bantamweight)
Cristian Quinonez vs Kris Moutinho (Bantamweight)
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes (Featherweight)
Regina Tarin vs Ernesta Kareckaite (Catchweight - 130lbs)
Erik Silva vs Francis Marshall (Featherweight)
Damian Pinas vs Wesley Schultz (Middleweight)
Ailin Perez: Surging Argentine grappler breaking into the elite
Ailin Perez (12-2-0) is a 31-year-old Argentine bantamweight riding strong momentum in the division. Since joining the UFC in 2022, Perez has compiled a 5-1 record inside the Octagon, rebounding from a debut submission loss to Stephanie Egger with five consecutive victories over Ashlee Evans-Smith, Lucie Pudilova, Joselyne Edwards, Daria Zhelezniakova and Karol Rosa. That run has propelled her into the top 10 at 135 pounds.
Although she presents as a striker at range, Perez has quickly built her success around relentless takedown pressure and heavy top control. She consistently forces opponents to the mat, where she smothers them with short strikes and looks to advance position or threaten submissions. Her physical strength and willingness to grapple have become defining traits, and her recent performances have shown growing composure and confidence against established competition.
Macy Chiasson: Lanky veteran seeking to reassert title ambitions
Macy Chiasson (11-5-0) is a 34-year-old American bantamweight and former “The Ultimate Fighter 28” winner. Ranked eighth in the division, Chiasson has spent years hovering around contender status. While her overall UFC record reflects some inconsistency, she has shown real effectiveness at bantamweight, earning notable wins over Pannie Kianzad and Mayra Bueno Silva.
Standing 5’11” with a significant reach advantage over many in the division, Chiasson makes excellent use of her size in clinch exchanges. She thrives when forcing opponents to operate either at long range or pressed against the cage, where she can land elbows and knees. Though not primarily a takedown artist, she is dangerous on the ground with her long limbs, capable of securing back control and threatening chokes if given openings.
Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson prediction
This matchup revolves around whether Perez can consistently impose her grappling against a physically imposing opponent. Perez has demonstrated an ability to take down nearly every UFC opponent she has faced, and her top pressure could neutralise Chiasson’s striking and clinch work if she establishes control early.
Chiasson’s path to victory lies in disrupting those entries, using her length and clinch strength to punish Perez when she closes distance. However, Perez’s momentum and confidence are difficult to ignore, and over three rounds her persistence in the wrestling exchanges may prove decisive. If she can secure repeated takedowns and limit extended striking battles, she should be able to bank rounds on control and activity.
Prediction: Ailin Perez to win by decision
