American · Colton, USA · Born 4 June 1991American mixed martial artist and former UFC strawweight contender known for her dominant wrestling background and undefeated professional record.
Tatiana Suarez is an American fighter considered one of the most dominant grapplers in women's MMA, a former NCAA wrestling champion whose ground game is essentially impossible to escape. Despite years of injury interruptions, Suarez has returned to contention at strawweight and flyweight with dominating wins. When healthy, she is broadly considered the most technically complete women's grappler in UFC history.
Remaining undefeated at 8-0 in professional MMA with dominant wrestling-based performances before injury forced her retirement.
How They Played
Suarez was known for her elite wrestling background which she effectively translated into mixed martial arts. Her game plan typically involved controlling opponents with takedowns and maintaining dominant positions on the ground. She possessed excellent positional control and was able to systematically break down opponents with her grappling pressure and ground-and-pound.
Lasting Impact
Suarez is remembered as one of the most promising talents in women's MMA whose career was cut short by injury before reaching her full potential.
Career Honours
- UFC Strawweight Title Contender (undefeated in UFC strawweight division)
- The Ultimate Fighter 23 Winner (Team Melendez vs. Team Pettis, 2016)
- NCAA Division II Wrestling National Champion (2012)
- Pan American Wrestling Champion
- World Team Trials Wrestling Champion
- NAIA Wrestling Champion
American Athletes