UFC Paris: Daria Zheleznyakova vs. Ailin Perez Prediction, Odds, and Picks (September 28)
- Daria Zheleznyakova vs. Ailin Perez is one of the most exciting UFC Fight Night 243 prelims.
- UFC Paris odds suggest Perez is more likely to win on September 28.
- Our Daria Zheleznyakova vs. Ailin Perez prediction is that “The Iron Lady” will upset the odds.
Daria “The Iron Lady” Zheleznyakova (9-1) is a Russian-born mixed martial artist who’s fighting out of Paris, France. That’s exactly where UFC Fight Night 243 (a.k.a. UFC Paris) will take place on Saturday, September 28.
With the help of her fans at Accor Arena in Paris, Zheleznyakova is expected to give a real war to Ailin Perez (10-2). Despite that, oddsmakers still believe the Argentina fight will win.
With both fighters having something to prove, this matchup could be crucial in determining the path their UFC careers will take.
Daria Zheleznyakova vs. Ailin Perez Odds
| Moneyline | Odds |
|---|---|
| Daria Zheleznyakova | +200 |
| Ailin Perez | -240 |
When, Where, and How to Watch?
- Place: Accor Arena in Paris, France
- Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
- Time: ~03:00 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN
Fight Preview
Daria Zheleznyakova is 9-1 overall with five wins by KO/TKO and four by decision. She’s all about striking, landing plenty of powerful shots in every fight.
Zheleznyakova’s Achilles’ heel is wrestling, the evidence being that in her first-ever UFC fight, she got taken down by Montserrat Rendon three times. She also doesn’t like grappling, but she tends to do well against submission attempts.
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Luckily for Zheleznyakova, Ailin Perez isn’t famous for winning fights on the ground. However, she’s fantastic when it comes to takedowns. She lands more than five takedowns per fight, after which she looks to keep the opponent pinned to the floor rather than going for a submission.
Daria Zheleznyakova vs. Ailin Perez Prediction
Ailin Perez strongest weapon is wrestling, which is Daria Zheleznyakova’s weakest point. She knows this, which is why she’ll do all she can to prevent her opponent from shooting a TD. To achieve that, she’s got no other option but to unleash a tornado of powerful strikes with the aim of knocking Perez out. Will she pull it off? Our prediction is that she will.
Pick: Daria Zheleznyakova by KO/TKO
