UFC women’s strawweight contender Tatiana Suarez called for a championship opportunity following her victory against Virna Jandiroba at UFC Vegas 124. Suarez secured a unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards after outgrappling and outstriking her opponent throughout three rounds.
Championship Ambitions
Suarez expressed her desire for a title shot during her post-fight press conference at UFC Vegas 124, targeting current champion Mackenzie Dern. She pointed out her position as the No. 2 contender compared to Jandiroba at No. 3, while noting uncertainty around former champion Zhang Weili’s future status in the sport. Dern recently defeated Gillian Robertson in August at UFC 330, making a matchup with Suarez a logical next step for the division.
Reflecting on the Win Over Jandiroba
Although Suarez did not secure a finish against Jandiroba, she expressed satisfaction with the victory against a formidable opponent who previously challenged Dern in a closely contested vacant title bout at UFC 321. Suarez stated that her team executed their game plan effectively, acknowledging the difficult nature of facing an opponent who consistently presents challenges to other fighters in the division.
Suarez continues her winning streak and positions herself strongly for the next opportunity at the strawweight belt, leaving the final decision to the UFC promotion.
