Miesha Tate compares return to 'cycling' and describes return to MMA after five years

M. Tate in post-UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

Miesha Tate is officially back. After five years of inactivity, the American returned in style and with dominance by knocking out Marion Reneau in the third round of the UFC Las Vegas 31 this Saturday (17). In a post-event interview, 'Cupcake' guarantees that she enjoyed every moment and says she is moved by her fight.

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“When I stopped, I never expected to come back here. I am very happy and at peace. I had great moments in the fight and, beforehand, I had a phenomenal training period. Fight week was incredible and today was unbelievable. I feel like anything is possible for me,” Tate said.

Asked about the feeling of being back, Miesha says it was 'like riding a bicycle' and she was able to enjoy every moment of the fight against Reneau.

“Honestly, I didn’t feel much of a difference. It was like riding a bicycle. I felt every moment of the fight, I cried and reflected that: 'Wow, I'm here again. I'm doing it again'. (…), I’m emotional now again. It’s a more than special moment”, concluded the North American.

Former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg.), Miesha Tate won again after two defeats, against Amanda nunes – when he lost his title – and Rachel Pennington, both in 2016. At 34 years old, she has a record of 19 triumphs and seven setbacks in her career.