Noche UFC’s Regina Tarin open to WWE move in the future or doing ‘both at the same time’

Regina Tarin is open to exploring WWE opportunities in the future, potentially alongside her UFC career, though mixed martial arts remains her immediate priority. The 21-year-old Mexican fighter made a successful short-notice UFC debut in February with a decision win over Ernesta Kareckaite, improving to 8-0, and now returns to face flyweight veteran JJ Aldrich this Saturday at Noche UFC in Glendale, Arizona. Tarin underwent a WWE tryout in January but received a UFC call three days after joining the wrestling company—a choice she says reflects her passion for MMA. With WWE and UFC now under the same TKO Group Holdings umbrella since late 2023, the door remains open for dual pursuits. "Of course, I'd consider doing it later, maybe alongside MMA, or even at the same time," Tarin told MMA Fighting. "But right now my priority is MMA, my priority is UFC, my priority is winning fights." The social media star, who boasts over 500,000 Instagram followers, holds a 75 percent finishing rate with four of her eight wins coming by knockout. Her "Kill Bill" nickname draws inspiration from Uma Thurman's character in the iconic film—"she's blonde, she's crazy, and she wants to kill everyone." Heading into her Aldrich bout with a full training camp and proper weight-cut preparation, Tarin expressed confidence in delivering an improved performance compared to her debut. At nearly 22 years old, Tarin believes her extended amateur background helps bridge the experience gap against Aldrich, who brings 18 UFC fights and back-to-back wins entering Saturday's contest.