“I miss this” – Brazilian UFC star requests Dana White to hand $50,000 bonus to ‘Twerking’ Argentinian fighter

Ailin Perez, the Argentinian fighter, has been a talking point in the aftermath of the UFC Vegas 82 event. This is not only for her amazing victory over Lucie Pudilova but also for her creative post-fight celebration—twerking. While some fans liked the fervor, it provoked debate among the fight community, prompting demands for disciplinary action.

Paulo Costa, the Brazilian UFC star, rushed to social media to suggest that UFC CEO Dana White pay Perez a $50,000 bonus for her unorthodox celebration. Fight fans know Paulo Costa isn’t afraid to voice his opinions. Naturally, he entered the discussion by releasing a video of Perez’s twerking celebration on his social media account. This is what he wrote, in a playful tone:

I can’t believe I miss this. Give her twerk 50 k bonus pls.

Paulo Costa via X

Perez’s twerking victory celebration at UFC Vegas 82 received both admiration and condemnation. The post-fight antics were visible to the commentary crew as it was right in front of them. The MMA community, known for its different viewpoints, was split on whether such celebrations are in line with the professional standards required in the sport.

This event adds another dimension to the discussion about how to strike a balance between sportsmanship and celebration. Dana White, known for his hands-on style, must now decide whether to honor Costa’s request and grant Perez a bonus or contemplate disciplinary action.

Fight fans react to Paulo Costa’s plea for 50K bonus to Ailin Perez

Fans are talking not only about the in-cage action at UFC Vegas 82 but also about Ailin Perez’s enthusiastic exhibition of twerking. While such celebrations are not wholly unusual in the realm of combat sports, Perez’s spontaneous and unexpected approach has elicited a wide spectrum of opinions from MMA fans.

Paulo Costa, took a lighthearted attitude, suggesting that UFC President Dana White grant Perez a $50,000 bonus for her celebration. Costa’s amusing plea struck a chord with several supporters, showing an open mind towards the situation.

Some fight fans thought this was hilarious while others felt this was a breach of professional standards. Here is how fight fans reacted to Paulo Costa’s plea:

Fans continue to share their thoughts on social media platforms. The debate about this post-fight celebration is likely not going to die down soon. The UFC Vegas 82 event will remain in the minds of fighters and MMA fans alike.

In case you missed it:

• “His tongue was out” – Charles Oliveira and fans troll as twerking UFC fighter, Ailin Perez puts translator and Daniel Cormier in an awkward situation
• “13-1 is coming to you big head” – Paulo Costa unleashes menacing threat on Khamzat Chimaev promising to give him first career defeat

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