Tatiana Suarez Wants To Work Her Way to a UFC Title Shot

– Tatiana Suarez recently spoke with MMA Junkie after her victory over Viviane Pereira on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 120. Here are the highlights…

On Wanting to Stay Busy:“I want to stay busy; that’s what I want to do. I want to face tough opponents and put in multiple battles. I want to earn my way to the top. I don’t want to just be like, ‘Mouth, mouth, mouth – I’m fighting for the title.’ I want to work for that. I want a journey to there. That’s what makes that win that much better.”

On Beating Viviane Pereira: “I knew she was going to be a tough opponent, and that’s what my coaches were telling me before the fight,” Suarez said. “It pushes you; it shows you how much you have. She was tough to put away, and give me five more seconds in the last round and I would have finished her, but I’m really excited. I’m proud of my performance, especially after a long layoff.”

On Her Next Fight: “Whatever the UFC gives me, I’ll take it,” Suarez said. “That girl was 13-0 and when they gave me her name I said yes. I’m not scared to put myself out there. You’ve got to take chances in order – you’ll never know unless you put yourself out there.”