Overview
- Tarin stepped in to replace Sofia Montenegro and faced Ernesta Kareckaite at a 130-pound catchweight on three days’ notice.
- She won on scorecards of 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28 after a competitive striking battle that included a third-round takedown.
- Backed by the home crowd, she advanced to 8-0 as a professional with six finishes.
- Video shared by reporter Rodrigo Del Campo Gonzalez showed Kareckaite’s coach angrily reacting at cageside to the decision.
- Tarin trains at Bonebreakers MMA, holds a BJJ purple belt, recently tried out at WWE’s Performance Center, and said after the fight she is ready for any opponent.