Tatiana Suarez defeated Lupita Godinez via submission in the second round. This victory marks Suarez's second win following her only career loss to Zhang Weili. For Godinez, this represents the first time in her career that she has been finished before the final bell. The submission finish continues Suarez's reputation as a dominant grappler. The post does not specify which submission technique was used to secure the victory.
Tatiana Suarez added another submission finish to her resume on April 11, 2026, tapping out Lupita Godinez in the second round to extend her winning streak in the women's strawweight division.
Suarez, ranked second at 115 pounds, improves to 13-1-0 with the victory. The 35-year-old American, who trains out of Millennia MMA, has built one of the most suffocating grappling games in the division. Her numbers reflect that dominance — she averages 4.41 takedowns per 15 minutes and completes strikes at a 60 percent accuracy rate. The finish of Godinez marks her second win since the sole blemish on her record, a loss to current strawweight champion Zhang Weili.
For Godinez, the defeat carries a notable distinction: it is the first time in her professional career she has been stopped before the final bell. Until Saturday night, she had never been finished, making the second-round submission a significant development in her career trajectory.
Why it matters
- Suarez's win keeps her firmly positioned as a top contender at strawweight, just behind champion Zhang Weili, who holds a 26-4-0 record and has defended the title with authority.
- A rematch with Weili remains the obvious next step for Suarez, whose only professional loss came against the champion.
- The finishing of a previously unfinished fighter reinforces Suarez's reputation as one of the division's most dangerous grapplers on the ground.
