Virna Jandiroba vs. Tatiana Suarez prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC Fight Night 293
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Virna Jandiroba and Tatiana Suarez will headline the co‑main event of UFC Fight Night 293 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The bout, set to start around 10:15 p.m. ET, will be streamed live on Paramount+.
Jandiroba, a 23‑4 professional with a 9‑4 UFC record, earned a title shot last October but fell to Mackenzie Dern. She bounced back with a unanimous decision over Tabahta Ricci in April. Suarez, 12‑1 in MMA and 9‑1 in the UFC, also earned a title opportunity in February 2025 but was defeated by then‑champion Zhang Weili. Since then she has secured wins over Amanda Lemos by decision and Loopy Godinez by submission.
Analyst Dan Tom notes that both fighters have recently tasted championship contention, and the winner could become the next challenger for Dern. Tom favors Jandiroba, arguing that her wrestling and submission game—reminiscent of Demian Maia—could outmaneuver Suarez’s grappling, which has shown a decline in recent years. He points out Suarez’s low takedown‑defense rate and suggests that Jandiroba’s “flexible wrestling” may neutralize Suarez’s striking focus.
The oddsmakers back Suarez at -210, while Jandiroba is listed at +168 on FanDuel. Tom predicts a submission finish for Jandiroba by the end of round three, citing the matchup’s similarity to a Ben Askren vs. Maia fight.
Fans can watch the co‑main event live on Paramount+ as the strawweight division looks to find its next contender.
Source: Virna Jandiroba vs. Tatiana Suarez prediction, pick, start time, odds for UFC Fight Night 293
