"In the gym, I’m an ogre... outside, I’m a lady." UFC standout Ailin Perez joins the table for a raw, no-holds-barred conversation about the "Backbreakers" that defined her rise.
From working multiple jobs to pay for her early MMA career to balancing single motherhood with the pressures of the UFC, Ailin discusses the reality of her "Fiona" persona and why she refuses to stay quiet about her ambitions or her life outside the cage.
In this episode, we discuss:
The Kung Fu Foundation: Starting traditional training at age 11 and how the "Sanda" style shaped her striking.
The OnlyFans Strategy: A candid look at why she opened her account, how she manages it, and her ultimate goal of replacing that income with a championship contract.
Injury & Recovery: The reality of her shoulder surgery and why she’s traveling to the UFC PI in Las Vegas every month to ensure a dominant return.
Calling Out the Best: Why she wants Irene Aldana, Kayla Harrison, and eventually Valentina Shevchenko - and why she believes she’s already the best in the world.
The "Fiona" Philosophy: Dealing with envy, "hate," and why she only focuses on the present and future.
The Bite: Authentic Argentine empanadas and "Short Rib" ravioli at Fiorito in Miami.
Follow Ailin Perez:Instagram: @AilinPerezUFCTwitter: @AiluPerez
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