MMA career
Early career
Suarez began training in MMA in 2013 and made her debut in the amateur ring in February 2014, defeating Elizabeth Rodriguez by technical knockout in the first round. She fought again only a month later and defeated Jessica Pryor by unanimous decision before deciding to turn professional.
Suarez successfully made her professional MMA debut in July 2014 in the Gladiator Challenge promotion, defeating Tyra Parker by unanimous decision. She returned in April 2015 and lost in the first round to Carolina Alvarez from Armbar. She last appeared on the promotion in August 2015, defeating Arlene Koban by technical knockout in the second round. This victory earned her the Gladiator Challenge championship in the California State Championship Series.
The Ultimate Fighter aka TUF 23
Suarez was selected as a contestant on the 23rd season of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter. In her fight to get into the house, she defeated Chelsea Bailey by unanimous decision
