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Tatiana Suarez

Tatiana Suarez is an American professional mixed martial artist and former wrestler who competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tatiana Suarez is an American professional mixed martial artist and former wrestler who competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division. She won the strawweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter 23 and has been ranked among the top contenders in her division.

Early life and wrestling background

Suarez was born on December 19, 1990. She built her athletic background in wrestling before entering MMA. UFC sources describe her as a former wrestler and a two-time bronze medalist at the world championships of freestyle wrestling.

Mixed martial arts career

Suarez made her professional MMA debut in 2014. She later won The Ultimate Fighter 23 strawweight tournament, earning a UFC contract. Her UFC record and profiles identify her as a strawweight fighter with a wrestling-based style.

UFC career and rankings

After joining the UFC, Suarez established herself as a top strawweight contender and was ranked highly in both the division and pound-for-pound lists. Her recent profile listings place her among the leading fighters at 115 pounds.

Fighting style and statistics

Statistics sources describe Suarez as a wrestling-based fighter with strong takedown and submission output. Her listed physical and style details include a southpaw stance on UFCStats and a height of 5'5". Her UFC profile lists her as having two wins by knockout and six by submission.

Key facts

  • Suarez is a former wrestler who transitioned to professional MMA in 2014.
  • She won The Ultimate Fighter 23 strawweight tournament and earned a UFC contract.
  • She has competed primarily in the UFC women’s strawweight division.
  • Her UFC profile lists her as having two wins by knockout and six by submission.
  • She has been ranked in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound and strawweight rankings.
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Canadian context

Suarez has no strong Canada-specific connection in the available sources, but Canadian MMA fans may know her as a top UFC women’s strawweight competitor.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tatiana Suarez?
Tatiana Suarez is an American professional mixed martial artist and former wrestler who competes in the UFC women’s strawweight division.
What is Tatiana Suarez known for?
She is known for winning the strawweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter 23 and for becoming a top UFC strawweight contender.
When did Tatiana Suarez start her professional MMA career?
She made her professional MMA debut in 2014.
What team does Tatiana Suarez represent?
Her listed team is Millennia MMA.
What weight class does Tatiana Suarez fight in?
She fights in the UFC women’s strawweight division.
What is Tatiana Suarez’s background before MMA?
Before MMA, Suarez competed in wrestling and later became a former wrestler in UFC profiles and fighter biographies.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatiana_Suarez
    Supports: Birth date, full name, UFC strawweight status, The Ultimate Fighter 23 win, rankings
  2. ESPNhttps://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/4020435/tatiana-suarez
    Supports: Nationality, weight class, height, team, stance, birthdate
  3. Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Tatiana-Suarez-161107
    Supports: Age, height, weight class
  4. UFChttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/tatiana-suarez
    Supports: Amateur record, pro since 2014, wrestling achievements, TUF 23 winner, black belt in BJJ
  5. Tapologyhttps://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/63005-tatiana-suarez
    Supports: Birthplace, fighting out of, college, record, reach, team
  6. UFCStatshttp://www.ufcstats.com/fighter-details/b08012bbe542592a
    Supports: Record, height, weight, reach, stance, DOB