UFC Mexico sees the debut of a top flyweight prospect with the event just days away.
On Wednesday, the UFC announced that Regina Tarin (7-0) is stepping in on just three days’ notice as a replacement for Sofia Montenegro to face Ernesta Kareckaite (6-1-1) on the preliminary portion of the card that takes place Saturday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
Watch the announcement below.
Kareckaite vs. Montenegro was scheduled as a flyweight bout, but due to Tarin’s late involvement, her bout with Kareckaite will take place at a catchweight of 130 pounds. No reason was given for Montenegro’s withdrawal.
The undefeated Tarin, a native of Mexico, has previously competed for Combate Global and Budo Sento Championsihp. In her most recent fight this past November, the 21-year-old defeated Yurivia Jimenez by first-round knockout. She has won six of her seven pro bouts by KO/TKO or submission.
Kareckaite, a 2023 Contender Series signing, returns to action for the first time since January of last year, when she defeated Nicolle Caliari to pick up her first UFC win and improve to 1-1 in the promotion.
UFC Mexico is headlined by a flyweight bout between two-time UFC champion Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh.
