UFC signs WWE tryout athlete ‘Kill Bill’ for short-notice Mexico fight

“Kill Bill” is headed to the UFC.

One of the fastest-rising stars in Latin American MMA, undefeated 21-year-old flyweight Regina Tarin has signed with the UFC. She’ll debut Saturday at UFC Fight Night 268 in her native Mexico City. Tarin (7-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) replaces the injured Sofia Montenegro and takes on Ernesta Kareckaite at a contracted weight of 130 kilos.

Two folks with information of the scenario confirmed the reserving to MMA Junkie after an preliminary report Wednesday by Eurosport NL however requested to stay nameless because the promotion has but to make an official announcement.

Tarin’s rise to notoriety ran by Budo Sento Championship and Combate Global earlier than a one-off in Tough N Xtreme – a lot in order that WWE ran her through a tryout in January. In seven professional appearances, Tarin has six finishes, together with 4 knockouts and two submissions.

Last November, she sent a message to Dana White asking for a UFC shot.