M. Tate was UFC bantamweight champion in 2016. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
She's back. Retired since 2016, the former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) Miesha Tate, decided to resume his career and will return to the organization. According to the 'ESPN', the North American already has a date for its re-release. A 'Cupcake' faces Marion Reneau in an event that takes place on July 17th, with no location yet defined.
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One of the victims of Amanda nunes, the North American was the last woman to hold the belt in the under-61,2kg group. before the beginning of the Brazilian reign. Former rival of Ronda Rousey, the fighter has not stepped into the Octagon since November 2016, when she was defeated by Rachel Pennington, at UFC 205.
After the last setback, still in the octagon, Miesha made public her desire to hang up her gloves. At the time, the athlete admitted that the decision was made due to two negative results in a row, claiming that she was unable to play a big role.
More than four years later, Tate will have the opportunity to return in a match that could propel her into the top 15 of the division in which she was once at the top. If she beats Marion Reneau in July, the athlete could take 12th place in the category, which is currently occupied by the veteran.
Bantamweight champion in 2016, when he finished Holly holm, Miesha, today, is 34 years old. In addition to a UFC title, the American also has a belt in the now defunct UFC championship. strike force. Today, the athlete has 18 wins and seven losses in her professional MMA record.
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