Tatiana Suarez is an American UFC women’s strawweight fighter from California with a 12-1 professional record. She is one of the division’s top-ranked contenders and a former title challenger.
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Personal Information
| Full Name | Tatiana Yadira Suarez Padilla |
| Date of Birth | December 19, 1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Covina, California, USA |
| Nationality | American (of Mexican descent) |
| Profession | Professional MMA Fighter (UFC Strawweight), Coach |
| Platforms | Instagram (@tatianasuarezufc) |
| Known For | Strawweight contender and 2025 UFC title challenger |
| Net Worth | Not publicly disclosed |
| Spouse | Not married; reported fiance of Rizin fighter Patchy Mix |
| Children | None publicly reported |
Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Body Measurements | Not publicly disclosed |
Bio & Career
- Trained as a wrestler for the 2012 London Olympics, then moved to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA.
- 2018: beat Carla Esparza by TKO at UFC 228; 2019: beat Nina Ansaroff by decision at UFC 238.
- 2023: won back-to-back Performance of the Night bonuses over Montana De La Rosa and Jessica Andrade after a long injury layoff.
- Feb 2025: lost a unanimous decision to Zhang Weili in a UFC 312 title fight, her first career loss.
- Sept 2025: beat Amanda Lemos by decision; her comeback story was told in the HBO documentary The Unbreakable Tatiana Suarez.
Relationship & Controversies
- Sportskeeda, May 2024: Tatiana Suarez and Rizin/UFC fighter Patchy Mix got engaged in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on the eve of Bellator Paris.
- UFC.com: Mix’s athlete profile lists him as engaged to Suarez; no wedding or split has been reported.
Latest News – Tatiana Suarez (2026)
- April 11, 2026: she submitted Loopy Godinez with a second-round rear-naked choke at UFC 327 in Miami.
- She is reportedly booked to face Virna Jandiroba on November 7, 2026; the exact event name is not confirmed.
- She is ranked among the top strawweights and is chasing another title shot against Zhang Weili.
FAQs
How old is Tatiana Suarez?
She was born on December 19, 1990, so she is 35 years old.
How tall is Tatiana Suarez?
She is listed at 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m).
Is Tatiana Suarez married?
She is not married but is reportedly engaged to fighter Patchy Mix.
What is Tatiana Suarez’s record?
She is 12-1 as a professional, with her only loss to Zhang Weili in 2025.
What is Tatiana Suarez’s Instagram?
Her handle is @tatianasuarezufc.
Who is Tatiana Suarez fighting next?
She is reportedly set to face Virna Jandiroba on November 7, 2026.
Is Tatiana Suarez engaged?
Yes, Sportskeeda reported in May 2024 that she got engaged to fighter Patchy Mix in Paris, and no wedding or split has been reported since.
