Ailin Perez is set to face Macy Chiasson at UFC Mexico, taking place at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The opening betting odds indicate Perez holds a slight edge with a line of -185, while Chiasson is positioned at +160.
Ailin “Fiona” Perez, a 31-year-old fighter, comes in with a professional record of 12 wins and 2 losses. Standing at 5 feet 5 inches and weighing 135 pounds, she boasts a reach of 66 inches. In her striking statistics, Perez lands an average of 3.10 significant strikes per minute with an impressive accuracy of 54%. She absorbs 1.79 significant strikes per minute and successfully defends against 55% of the strikes thrown at her.
On the other hand, Macy Chiasson, who is 34 years old, has a record of 11 wins and 5 losses. The taller fighter, standing at 5 feet 11 inches, also weighs in at 135 pounds but has a longer reach of 72 inches. Chiasson connects on 3.50 significant strikes per minute, albeit with a lower striking accuracy of 46%. Her defensive statistics show that she absorbs more strikes, taking in 2.86 significant strikes per minute and defending against 45% of incoming strikes.
When it comes to grappling, Perez shows her proficiency by achieving 4.68 takedowns per 15 minutes, with an accuracy of 46% on her attempts. Her defensive skills are commendable as she successfully stops 66% of her opponents’ takedown attempts. In contrast, Chiasson averages 2.23 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 37% success rate, while she demonstrably stops 72% of takedowns against her.
In recent performances, Ailin Perez faced Karol Rosa, emerging victorious through a unanimous decision after showcasing solid striking, landing 81 of her 155 total strikes. Conversely, Macy Chiasson fought Yana Santos but lost by unanimous decision, where she managed to connect on 54 of 118 strikes thrown.
UFC Mexico will also host other notable matchups, including Sofia Montenegro against Ernesta Kareckaite. Montenegro, at 5 feet 6 inches and weighing 125 pounds, has a record of 6-2-0, while Kareckaite, standing at 5 feet 9 inches and also at 125 pounds, seeks to improve her 6-1-1 record. Montenegro’s striking output is notable as she averages 4.27 strikes per minute.
Another anticipated bout features Brandon Moreno, boasting a professional record of 23-9-2, taking on Lone’er Kavanagh. Moreno is a seasoned fighter known for his grappling skills and striking balance, aiming to extend his record further.
With a compelling match card approaching, UFC fans are keen to see if Ailin Perez can capitalize on her momentum or if Macy Chiasson can turn the tide in her favor. The excitement around UFC Mexico is palpable, and observers are poised for a thrilling night of fights.