UFC Fight Night 293 pre-event facts: Tatiana Suarez owns striking records
The best facts about UFC Vegas 124, which features a clash of former title challengers in the co-main event.
UFC Fight Night 293 is taking place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, broadcasting on Paramount+. After grappling with an injury, the main event features heavyweights Waldo Cortes Acosta and Johnny Walker in a five-round bout. Acosta boasts an impressive 10-4 UFC record, while Walker has claimed 9-7 UFC victories. Suarez and Jandiroba are also set to clash in the strawweight division.
Suarez, tied with Jessica Andrade for the second-most stoppage wins in strawweight history, has a remarkable 59.7% strike accuracy rate. Jandiroba has successfully landed takedowns against 12 of her 13 UFC opponents. Grant's inverted triangle choke submission is a rarity, as only four fighters in UFC history have achieved this feat.
Smith has a notable one-fight knockout in his career via a slam. Ko has returned to action after a lengthy layoff, his longest since 2023. Petroski, currently on a three-fight losing streak, is known for his exceptional takedown defense. Silva holds the record for three consecutive first-round submission victories in UFC history and is one of three females in UFC history to secure a submission win via D Arce choke.
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