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Tatiana Suarez Biography
Tatiana Yadira Suarez Padilla is an American professional mixed martial artist who is the winner of a two-time bronze medalist in the world championship. She is currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). In 2023, Yadira won her last fight against Montana De La Rosa at UFC Vegas 70 via submission. She was also listed among the 10 UFC women’s strawweight rankings.
Suarez was born and brought up in Covina, California to a Mexican ancestry. She attended school at Northview High School where she graduated from before heading to Lindenwood University. A year later she dropped out of University in order to focus on her career. Tatiana began wrestling at the age of four as her older brother wrestled. In 2011, she was the No. 1 wrestler in the United States at 55 kg.
In the following years, she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, while training for Summer Olympics 2012. Due to her illness, she had to stop training in order to get her radiation therapy. After her recovery, Yadira joined the jiu-jitsu training center which transitioned her into a mixed martial artist. She made headlights in 2014 when she won the fight via unanimous decision. In addition, to that, Suarez also won the TUF 23 strawweight tournament after defeating Amanda Cooper via submission.
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For her hard work, she also received a Night bonus Performance. Apart from that, she has also fought against several fighters like Chel-c Bailey, Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Kate Jackson, and Arline Coban. In 2016, she was scheduled to face Juliana Lima at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov however, she didn’t make it due to an injury and therefore she was replaced by JJ Aldrich. Next, she fought against Viviane Pereira and won the fight at UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis.
Besides that, In 2018, she faced Alexa Grasso and Carla Esparza and won the two matches. Additionally, Suarez also won the fight against Nina Ansaroff at UFC 238 in 2019. In the following years, she was replaced by Taila Santos due to an injury, where Taila faced Roxanne Modafferi in a flyweight. As of 2023. Tatiana faced Montana De La Rosa in a flyweight at UFC Fight Night 220. At the end of the fight, she won via guillotine choke submission in the second round and obtained a Night bonus. Suarez is excepted to fight against Virna Jandiroba on August 5, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 225.
Tatiana Suarez Age
How old is Tatiana? She is 32 years old as of 2023. She was born on December 19, 1990, in Covina, California, United States. In addition, she celebrates her birthday on December 19 every year.
Tatiana Suarez Height/ Weight
Suarez is a gorgeous and attractive lady with a weight of 57 kg. Being a fighter, Yadira has been able her to take care of her body and she stands at a height of 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
Tatiana Suarez Husband
Is Tatiana married or dating? She is in a romantic relationship with her fellow fighter named Christopher Sykes. Sykes is also an MMA fighter. The couple have been together for several years. In 2019, they were banned from practicing together for a period of time.
Tatiana Suarez Family
Tatiana is the daughter of Linda Padilla and Mr. Padilla. She grew up with her three siblings, two brothers and a sister namely Ricky Suarez, Chris Suarez, and Julia Suarez. At the age of seven, her parent separated and she was raised by a single mother. Moreover, she is very close to her loving mother.
Tatiana Suarez’s Net Worth
How much does Tatiana earn? She has an estimated net worth ranging between $ 1 million-$ 5 million dollars. She has accumulated this kind of amount of money from the moment she entered the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
