DALLAS – Tatiana Suarez is ready to move to the forefront of the UFC strawweight division with a victory over former champion Carla Esparza on Saturday at UFC 228. Suarez (6-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) has been touted as future contender and potential champion since winning Season 23 of “The Ultimate Fighter” reality series. Thus far she’s lived up to expectations, handling all three of her UFC opponents to date, putting her in position for a high-profile bout against Esparza (13-5 MMA, 4-3 UFC). The outside hype is flattering to Suarez, she said. However, it’s nothing compared to the pressure she puts on herself going into each fight. Producing the results she personally desires trumps everything else
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