UFC world when she twerked at the weigh-in, but her antics were cut short as she choked out by Stephanie Egger. The 27-year-old made her UFC debut on Saturday evening - having been signed to the promotion earlier this year.
Perez had previously appeared in the Argentinian promotion Samurai Fight House, where she held the bantamweight title.And after twerking at the weigh-in, with the UFC cutting the act out of broadcasts, Perez couldn't repeat the feat in the octagon.
She was choked out in the second round after some bright moments during her bout.READ MORE: UFC Paris star with five-straight KOs quit pro rugby league due to gambling addiction Twerking has been a staple of the Argentine's career: "I enjoy it and that’s the way I express my happiness,” Perez told MMA Junkie. “Apart from being a fighter, I was also a dancer.
I danced reggaeton, salsa, and bachata, so that’s in my blood. Many people say, ‘If you know how to dance, you know how to fight.’ I enjoy it, and that’s a way I express my happiness."I have the assassin side of me, and my happy part.
Read more on dailystar.co.uk