Regina Tarin, a promising 21-year-old flyweight fighter from Mexico, has signed with the UFC. Known as one of the fastest-rising talents in Latin American MMA, Tarin is set to make her debut at UFC Fight Night 268 in her home city of Mexico City on Saturday.
Fight Details
Tarin, who remains undefeated with a record of 7-0, steps in to replace the injured Sofia Montenegro. She will face Ernesta Kareckaite at a contracted weight of 130 pounds. The fight’s arrangement was confirmed by two sources familiar with the situation, following a report from Eurosport NL.
Background and Career Progression
Before joining the UFC, Tarin competed in several organizations, including Budo Sento Championship and Combate Global. Additionally, she participated in a one-off match at Tough N Xtreme. Her impressive performance led to a tryout with WWE earlier this year.
In her seven professional bouts, Tarin has secured six finishes, comprising four knockouts and two submissions. Notably, she reached out to UFC president Dana White last November, expressing her desire for a shot in the organization.
Opponent’s Profile
Tarin’s opponent, Ernesta Kareckaite from Lithuania, aims to maintain her momentum following a victory in January 2025 over Nicolle Caliari. That win came after she faced Dione Barbosa in her promotional debut, where she lost by unanimous decision.
UFC Fight Night 268 Lineup
The lineup for UFC Fight Night 268 features several exciting matchups, including:
- Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh
- David Martinez vs. Marlon Vera
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green
- Felipe Bunes vs. Edgar Chairez
- Kevin Borjas vs. Imanol Rodriguez
- Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco
- Ryan Gandra vs. Jose Medina
- Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Perez
- Kris Moutinho vs. Cristian Quinonez
- Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes
- Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Regina Tarin
- Francis Marshall vs. Erik Silva
- Damian Pinas vs. Wesley Schultz
As Tarin prepares for her highly anticipated first fight in the UFC, fans eagerly await her performance in the octagon. Her journey from local competitions to the world’s premier MMA organization is an inspiring story for aspiring fighters across Latin America.
