"Regina Tarin, who is nicknamed "Kill Bill," has made her name on the regional circuit in Mexico, winning the Budo Sento bantamweight crown in 2024 and also securing a trio of victories under the Combate Global banner. The Mexico City native has finished all but one of her triumphs inside the distance."
"The Las Vegas-based promotion confirmed on Wednesday that Regina Tarin will replace the injured Sofia Montenegro and face Ernesta Kareckaite in a 130-pound catchweight bout this Saturday. UFC Mexico City - also known as UFC Fight Night 268 - takes place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico."
"Lithuania's Kareckaite is 1-1 in the Octagon since earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2023. Most recently, the 27-year-old known as "Heavy Hands" garnered a split verdict over Nicolle Caliari at UFC Fight Night 249 in January 2025."
Regina Tarin, a 21-year-old fighter from Mexico City with a perfect 7-0 record, will make her UFC Octagon debut this Saturday at UFC Mexico City on less than a week's notice. She replaces injured Sofia Montenegro in a 130-pound catchweight bout against Lithuania's Ernesta Kareckaite. Tarin, nicknamed "Kill Bill," has built her reputation on the regional Mexican circuit, winning the Budo Sento bantamweight title in 2024 and securing multiple victories under Combate Global. She has finished all but one of her wins by knockout or submission. Kareckaite, 27, holds a 1-1 UFC record after earning her contract through Dana White's Contender Series in 2023. The event takes place at Arena CDMX and airs on Paramount+.
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