Tatiana Suarez targets title shot after UFC Fight Night 293 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Tatiana Suarez is preparing to face Virna Jandiroba at UFC Fight Night 293, where she believes a win could lead to a title shot against Mackenzie Dern. Suarez, currently ranked No. 3 in the women's strawweight division, views the bout as a title eliminator since Zhang Weili is on hiatus. After losing her first career fight to Weili, Suarez bounced back with wins against Amanda Lemos and Loopy Godinez. She aims to deliver a strong performance against Jandiroba to solidify her claim for a title opportunity.
- •Suarez faces Jandiroba in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 293.
- •Suarez is ranked No. 3, Jandiroba No. 4 in the women's strawweight division.
- •Suarez aims for a strong performance to secure a title shot against Dern.
- •Suarez previously lost to Zhang Weili in her first title fight.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Tatiana Suarez: Mackenzie Dern title shot 'makes sense' with UFC Fight Night 293 win
"Tatiana Suarez believes she's next up to face Mackenzie Dern for the title if she gets past Virna Jandiroba.
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