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“RIP UFC Strawweights and Flyweights”: Fans Go Berserk As Former TUF Winner Tatiana Suarez Makes Sensational Return After 3 Years at UFC Vegas 70

Published 02/25/2023, 8:29 PM EST

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UFC Fight Night Vegas 70 offered one of the most interesting matchups on the main card. Fighters from the women’s flyweight division faced off each other in an anticipated bout. Tatiana Suarez took on Montana De La Rosa in what was her first match since 2019. With an undefeated record of 8-0, Suarez was looking to secure a win ahead of the Fight Night matchup.

De La Rosa, on the other hand, was looking to bounce back against Suarez after her loss against Maycee Barber. That said, she had finished her last 6 of the 7 seven fights, so fans expected a banger against Suarez. Both fighters were looking to go up in rankings after a win in the women’s flyweight division.

Official Decision: Tatiana Suarez wins via submission (guillotine choke), Round 2.

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Tatiana Suarez extended her win streak and dominance to 9 wins in professional MMA. The cancer survivor turned up on the night as she won by submission due to a guillotine choke in round 2. Fight fans have given their reaction to her win.

Fans react as Tatiana Suarez makes a huge return at UFC Vegas 70

The fight started in the trademark Tatiana Suarez manner as the undefeated fighter tried to take De La Rosa to the ground. Furthermore, she was successful in taking down De La Rosa to the floor, but not for long as she got back to her feet. However, Suarez seemed to have won the round, as she had more control.

In the second round, Suarez was able to take down the 28-year-old in the first minute. Suarez looked dominating in the second too, as she got the better of the grappling skills between the two. She gave up her back position to shoot for a guillotine choke and secured a submission win over Montana De La Rosa.

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During the post-fight interview, Suarez was emotional and delighted with a win. An inspiration for MMA fighters, Suarez set an example as she secured a dominant win after overcoming adversities. Fans expressed their delight in seeing the star achieving a long-awaited victory.

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The fans have given their opinion on Suarez’s return after a big win in the flyweight division. And she made sure to alert the strawweight division in her post-fight interview as well.

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What do you think of the fight? Let us know in the comments.

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Faizan Mirza

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Faizan Mirza is a UFC Writer at Essentially Sports. He has had a keen eye on the UFC since 2015 and is a fan of Conor McGregor because of his attitude and charisma. Faizan had been following McGregor's ascent in the sport.
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Amal Joyce