History of Tatiana Suarez in Timeline

Tatiana Suarez is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) and former wrestler. She currently competes in the UFC women's Strawweight division. She won the strawweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter's 23rd season. As of April 16, 2024, she held the #1 ranking in the UFC women's strawweight division, and as of October 8, 2024, she was #10 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.

December 19, 1990: Birth of Tatiana Suarez

Tatiana Yadira Suarez Padilla was born on December 19, 1990.

2007: Wrestling Achievements

In 2007, Tatiana Suarez placed second at the Junior World Championships and was named ASICs National High School Wrestler of the Year.

2008: Wrestling Achievements

Tatiana Suarez won gold at the Pan American Championships, bronze at the Junior World Championships, another bronze at the World Championships, and was named National High School Wrestler of the Year for the second time in 2008.

2009: Wrestling Achievements

Suarez placed fifth at the World Championships in 2009.

2010: Wrestling Achievements

In 2010, Suarez won silver at the World Cup and bronze at the World Championships.

2011: #1 US Freestyle Wrestler

In 2011, Tatiana Suarez was ranked the number one freestyle wrestler in the US at 55 kg.

2012: Neck Injury and Cancer Diagnosis

While preparing for the 2012 Olympics, Suarez suffered a neck injury and was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After treatment, she recovered and transitioned to mixed martial arts.

2013: Begins MMA Training

Suarez began training in mixed martial arts in 2013.

February 2014: Amateur MMA Debut

Tatiana Suarez made her amateur MMA debut in February 2014, defeating Elizabeth Rodriguez.

July 2014: Professional MMA Debut

Suarez made her professional MMA debut in July 2014, defeating Tyra Parker.

April 2015: Victory over Carolina Alvarez

In April 2015, Tatiana Suarez submitted Carolina Alvarez in the first round.

August 2015: Gladiator Challenge Champion

Suarez defeated Arline Coban and became the Gladiator Challenge champion in August 2015.

July 8, 2016: The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale Victory

On July 8, 2016, Suarez won the strawweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale and earned a Performance of the Night bonus.

December 9, 2016: Withdrawal from Fight

Suarez was scheduled to fight Juliana Lima but withdrew on December 9, 2016, due to an injury.

November 11, 2017: Victory over Viviane Pereira

Tatiana Suarez defeated Viviane Pereira via unanimous decision on November 11, 2017.

May 19, 2018: Victory over Alexa Grasso

On May 19, 2018, Suarez defeated Alexa Grasso via rear-naked choke.

September 8, 2018: Victory over Carla Esparza

Suarez defeated Carla Esparza via TKO on September 8, 2018.

June 8, 2019: Victory over Nina Ansaroff

On June 8, 2019, Suarez won against Nina Ansaroff by unanimous decision.

September 25, 2021: Withdrawal Due to Injury

Suarez was forced to withdraw from a fight against Roxanne Modafferi on September 25, 2021, due to an injury.

February 25, 2023: Return and Victory over Montana De La Rosa

Suarez returned from a long hiatus and defeated Montana De La Rosa via submission on February 25, 2023, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.

August 5, 2023: Victory over Jéssica Andrade

On August 5, 2023, Tatiana Suarez submitted Jéssica Andrade in the second round, earning another Performance of the Night bonus.

February 17, 2024: Withdrawal from UFC 298

Suarez was scheduled to fight Amanda Lemos on February 17, 2024, but withdrew due to injury.

April 16, 2024: #1 in UFC women's strawweight rankings

As of April 16, 2024, Tatiana Suarez was ranked #1 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings.

October 8, 2024: #10 in UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings

As of October 8, 2024, Tatiana Suarez reached #10 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.

December 7, 2024: Withdrawal from UFC 310

Suarez withdrew from a scheduled fight against Virna Jandiroba on December 7, 2024, due to a health issue.

2024: Release of HBO Documentary

An HBO documentary about Tatiana Suarez's life, "The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez," was released in 2024.

February 9, 2025: First MMA Loss

Suarez faced Zhang Weili for the strawweight title and experienced her first MMA loss on February 9, 2025.

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