Valentina Shevchenko’s Worst Nightmare Returns in February

Tatiana Suarez is set to return to UFC action after a three-and-a-half-year hiatus. The Ultimate Fighter series 23 winner hasn’t competed since July 2019 when she dominated Nina Nunes at UFC 238. For context, Jon Jones was still the 205lbs champion, Max Holloway held the featherweight strap and Israel Adesanya was yet to realise a title shot.

Suarez – The Backstory

Tatiana Suarez sits dominantly at 9-0. Often referred to as ‘The Female Khabib’, Suarez is a relentless wrestler, with a brutal ground-and-pound game and slick submissions. She holds wins over former strawweight champion, Carla Esparza as well as top contender at flyweight, Alexa Grasso.

Flashback to the time when Tatiana Suarez did…