History of Tatiana Suarez in Timeline
Tatiana Suarez is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) fighter and former wrestler competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's Strawweight division. She won the strawweight tournament during season 23 of The Ultimate Fighter. 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 ranked #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
In 2008, 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.
2009: Wrestling Achievements
In 2009, Suarez placed fifth at the World Championships.
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 (121 lb).
2012: Neck Injury and Cancer Diagnosis
In 2012, while training for the Olympics, Suarez suffered a neck injury and was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She underwent treatment and recovered.
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 by TKO.
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, Suarez submitted Carolina Alvarez by armbar.
August 2015: Gladiator Challenge Championship
In August 2015, Suarez defeated Arline Coban to win the Gladiator Challenge championship.
July 8, 2016: The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale Victory
On July 8, 2016, Suarez won the strawweight tournament on The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale, defeating Amanda Cooper.
Dec 9, 2016: Withdrawal from UFC Fight Night
Suarez was scheduled to fight Juliana Lima on December 9, 2016, but withdrew due to injury.
November 11, 2017: Victory over Viviane Pereira
On November 11, 2017, Suarez defeated Viviane Pereira by unanimous decision.
May 19, 2018: Victory over Alexa Grasso
Suarez defeated Alexa Grasso via rear-naked choke on May 19, 2018.
September 8, 2018: Victory over Carla Esparza
Tatiana Suarez defeated Carla Esparza via TKO on September 8, 2018.
June 8, 2019: Victory over Nina Ansaroff
On June 8, 2019, Tatiana Suarez defeated Nina Ansaroff by unanimous decision.
September 25, 2021: Withdrawal from UFC 266
Suarez was scheduled to fight Roxanne Modafferi on September 25, 2021, but withdrew due to injury.
February 25, 2023: Return to the Octagon and victory against Montana De La Rosa
After a long hiatus, Suarez returned to the octagon on February 25, 2023 and submitted Montana De La Rosa via a guillotine choke.
August 5, 2023: Victory over Jéssica Andrade
On August 5, 2023, Suarez submitted Jéssica Andrade with a guillotine choke.
February 17, 2024: Withdrawal from UFC 298
Suarez was forced to withdraw from her bout with Amanda Lemos on February 17, 2024 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 was ranked #10 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.
December 7, 2024: Withdrawal from UFC 310
Suarez withdrew from her fight against Virna Jandiroba at UFC 310 scheduled for December 7, 2024 due to a health issue.
2024: Release of "The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez" documentary
In 2024, an HBO documentary titled "The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez" was released, chronicling Suarez's life and career.