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Tatiana Suarez secures high-profile win with guillotine choke submission against Jessica Andrade |

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Sarah Marsh

Updated on April 02, 2026

In a thrilling co-main event at UFC Fight Night Nashville. Tatiana Suarez showcased her grappling prowess and resilience securing a second-round guillotine choke submission over former undisputed strawweight champion Jessica Andrade. Returning to the Octagon after battling through a series of debilitating injuries earlier in the year.

Suarez proved her mettle and earned the most high-profile win of her career to date. With this impressive victory, the Californian grappling sensation likely reinserts herself into the strawweight top-5 and firmly position herself in the title picture for the first time since her unanimous decision win over Nina Nunes in 2019.

In her previous bout in February, Suarez announced her comeback with authority submitting Montana De La Rosa with a second-round guillotine choke in a brief flyweight cameo. This impressive performance earned her a Performance of the Night bonus and signaled her return to the Octagon after a challenging period of recovery from injuries.

Suarez faced a formidable opponent, a Brazilian powerhouse and former division champion known for her aggressive fighting style. However, Suarez proved to be a force to be reckoned with imposing her grappling dominance and earning her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt with the spectacular second-round guillotine choke win.

Tatiana Suarez secures high-profile win with guillotine choke submission against Jessica Andrade

The victory marks Suarez’s eleventh consecutive win as a professional. A testament to her exceptional skills and dedication to her craft. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated her proficiency in grappling making her one of the most formidable submission artists in the strawweight division.

With this high-profile win, Suarez has firmly reestablished herself as a top contender in the strawweight division. Her impressive performance against Andrade not only positions her in the title picture but also signals her readiness to face the division’s elite fighters.

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The strawweight division is one of the most competitive in the UFC boasting a roster of talented fighters vying for the title. Suarez’s return to the Octagon and her subsequent victory has undoubtedly caught the attention of the division’s top fighters.

As Suarez celebrates her triumphant return and adds another impressive win to her record. The strawweight division is sure to take notice of her remarkable grappling skills and tenacity. With a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under her belt. Suarez possesses a unique skill set that sets her apart from her peers and makes her a formidable threat in any matchup.

The path to the strawweight title is filled with challenges but Tatiana Suarez’s recent performances have demonstrated that she has the tools and determination to succeed at the highest level.

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