Ailin Perez: No Filter

Ailin Perez: No Filter

From Backbreakers and Bites by Clinch Chronicles

March 26, 2025 · 1h 49m · Season 3 · Episode 4

About this episode

Ailin Perez shares her journey in MMA, discussing her challenges and ambitions in a candid conversation.

"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…

People in this episode

Guest: Ailin Perez

Topics covered

  • MMA career
  • single motherhood
  • injury and recovery
  • OnlyFans strategy
  • personal philosophy
  • combat sports
  • food

Keywords

  • Ailin Perez
  • UFC
  • MMA
  • OnlyFans
  • injury recovery
  • empanadas
  • combat sports
  • single motherhood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UFC, Fiorito

Places: Las Vegas, Miami

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