Miesha Tate News
Miesha Tate motivated for potential Holly Holm UFC 300 rematch: "It bothers me"
Josh Evanoff - December 4, 2023
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has explained why she wants Holly Holm next. ‘Cupcake’ returned to the win column over the weekend against Julia Avila at UFC Austin. Entering Saturday’s matchup with ‘Ragin Panda’, Miesha Tate admitted the fight could be her last. However, the former champion got a dominant rebound third-round submission win.
Miesha Tate uncertain on retirement heading into Julia Avila fight: "Any fight at any point could be my final fight"
Josh Evanoff - November 29, 2023
Former UFC champion Miesha Tate’s fight with Julia Avila this Saturday could be her last. ‘Cupcake’ has been out of the octagon since a unanimous decision loss to Lauren Murphy last July. That was Miesha Tate’s first down at flyweight, and she quickly announced plans to return to bantamweight post-fight. That loss to ‘Lucky’ put the former champion at 1-2 since her 2021 return.
Miesha Tate says there is a new lease on life for UFC bantamweights following Amanda Nunes’ retirement: “There’s no way any of us were beating her”
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2023
Miesha Tate believes there’s a new lease on life for the UFC women’s bantamweight division following the retirement of Amanda Nunes. Last month, Amanda Nunes retired from mixed martial arts. She did so as a two-weight UFC champion, going out on top – something very few fighters are able to do. In doing so, she vacated both belts, including the bantamweight strap – a championship she had to win back from Julianna Pena.
Injury bounces Miesha Tate from slated UFC return, Holly Holm steps in to face Mayra Bueno Silva on July 15
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2023
As per MMA Fighting, an injury has forced Miesha Tate out of her fight with Mayra Bueno Silva – allowing Holly Holm to step in. One of the big complaints from many fans recently has been the quality of UFC’s Fight Night main events. They need to fill a quota of shows every single year and as a result, we aren’t always left with world class cards.
Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm aiming for 2023 return, rematch with Miesha Tate: "It would come full circle"
Josh Evanoff - September 27, 2022
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm would like to face Miesha Tate next. ‘The Preacher’s Daughter’ has been out of action since her clash with Ketlen Vieira in May. After 25 minutes, it was the Brazilian who earned the victory by a split decision. The decision itself was bashed by names such as Daniel Cormier.
Maycee Barber "not impressed" by Miesha Tate's flyweight debut, but "would love to fight her" in the future
Cole Shelton - July 29, 2022
Maycee Barber is hoping to share the Octagon with Miesha Tate in the future. At UFC 276, Barber picked up the biggest win of her career as she beat Jessica Eye by decision. Just two weeks later, Tate made her flyweight debut against Lauren Murphy at UFC Long Island. Unfortunately for ‘Cupcake’, the fight did not go her way as she dropped a decision to ‘Lucky’.
Miesha Tate shoots down talk of retirement, plans to see sports psychologist prior to UFC return
Harry Kettle - July 26, 2022
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate has shot down the idea of retiring from mixed martial arts. Throughout the course of her UFC career, Miesha Tate has been recognised as a big fan favourite across the sport – and for good reason. From her title win to her attitude in and out of the cage, the veteran has never been one to turn down a challenge.
Miesha Tate issues statement following loss to Lauren Murphy at UFC Long Island
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 17, 2022
Miesha Tate has spoken out following her UFC Long Island loss to Lauren Murphy. Tate and Murphy collided in the main card opener of UFC Long Island. The action emanated from the UBS Arena on Long Island, NY.
UFC Long Island Results: Lauren Murphy defeats Miesha Tate (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 16, 2022
Today’s UFC Long Island event features a key women’s flyweight contest between former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and Lauren Murphy. Tate (19-8 MMA) decided to make the drop to flyweight following her unanimous decision loss to Ketlen Vieira in November of 2021. That loss was preceded by a TKO victory over fellow veteran Marion Reneau.
Miesha Tate expects title shot against Valentina Shevchenko with win over Lauren Murphy at UFC on ABC 3: “If not me then who else?”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2022
Miesha Tate believes she has a good chance of earning a title shot against Valentina Shevchenko if she can beat Lauren Murphy. On July 16 at UFC Long Island, Miesha Tate will attempt to kickstart her run to another UFC title shot – but this time, she’s going to be doing so at flyweight.
Miesha Tate vs. Lauren Murphy set for UFC Long Island on July 16th
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2022
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate will have to wait a bit longer to make her flyweight debut. She’s now set to face Lauren Murphy at UFC Long Island next month. The 35-year-old has been absent from the cage since her defeat to Ketlen Vieira last November. Following the defeat, Tate decided to move downward in weight. She quickly set her target on current women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko.
Miesha Tate vs. Lauren Murphy scratched from UFC 276
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 26, 2022
Miesha Tate and Lauren Murphy will not be sharing the Octagon at UFC 276 after all. During the UFC Vegas 57 broadcast, it was announced that Tate vs. Murphy is off the July 2 PPV card. The bout was scheduled to be on the main card.
Miesha Tate looking forward to grappling with Valentina Shevchenko: "I'm licking my chops"
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2022
UFC women’s flyweight contender Miesha Tate is looking forward to fighting Valentina Shevchenko. Last Saturday night, ‘The Bullet’ faced off against Taila Santos at UFC 275. Despite entering the bout as a massive underdog, the Brazilian put up an admirable effort. Fighting through a broken orbital, Santos secured multiple takedowns and controlled the bout on the mat.
Valentina Shevchenko "would love" to fight Miesha Tate if 'Cupcake' beats Lauren Murphy at UFC 276
Cole Shelton - June 9, 2022
Valentina Shevchenko has her eyes on Miesha Tate for a potential title defense. Shevchenko is set to face Taila Santos in the co-main event of UFC 275 as she looks to defend her belt for the seventh time. Given she is 8-0 in the weight class, she has almost cleared out the division, but one fighter she has her eye on is Tate.
Miesha Tate shares advice for Holly Holm following her controversial loss to Ketlen Vieira at UFC Vegas 55: "Not a good game plan"
Chris Taylor - May 21, 2022
Miesha Tate has weighed in on tonight’s UFC Vegas 55 main event which saw Ketlen Vieira defeat Holly Holm by split decision. Holm (14-6 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, was returning to action for the first in over eighteen months this evening. ‘The Preachers Daughter’ entered the contest on a two-fight winning steak, this after scoring decision wins over Raquel Pennington and Irene Aldana in her previous efforts.
Aspen Ladd blasts "the Karen of MMA" Miesha Tate, says she'll fight her for free: "I just want to hit her"
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
Aspen Ladd still hopes she can fight Miesha Tate one day. The feud began after Tate blasted Ladd and her coach and boyfriend in Jim West for the way West yelled at her inside the Octagon during the Norma Dumont fight. West was trying to get Ladd going heading into the fifth round as she was clearly losing but Tate claimed that she’s in an abusive relationship.
Miesha Tate and Lamar Odom to serve as contestants on Celebrity Big Brother
Harry Kettle - January 28, 2022
Former UFC champion Miesha Tate has been announced as one of the names appearing in the upcoming season of Celebrity Big Brother. Years on from her stint on The Ultimate Fighter as a coach alongside Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate will be dipping her toe back into the reality TV show waters – starting on February 2. She’ll be doing so alongside a whole host of big names such as Lamar Odom, Carson Kressley, Todrick Hall, Chris Kattan and more.
Miesha Tate does not believe Amanda Nunes will bounce back against Julianna Pena: “The seed of doubt has been planted in Amanda's mind”
Harry Kettle - January 20, 2022
Miesha Tate doesn’t think Amanda Nunes will be able to bounce back in a potential rematch against Julianna Pena this year. At UFC 269, Julianna Pena shocked the world by defeating Amanda Nunes to capture the UFC bantamweight title. Ever since then there’s been talk of what would happen if the pair ran it back, with “The Lioness” still being the most dangerous threat at 135 pounds.