M. Tate after victory over M. Reneau in the UFC Las Vegas 31. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the pioneers of women's MMA and former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), Miesha Tate At the age of 35, she is ready to restart her career in a new weight division. On May 14, Tate will face fellow veteran Lauren Murphy in his debut at flyweight (up to 56,7 kg).
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During his participation in “MMA Hour”, a podcast from the North American website “MMA Fighting”, Miesha Tate explained the reasons that led her to move down a category.
“I made a commitment to get down to 56,7 kg. When I arrived at Strikeforce, there were only bantamweights (up to 61,2 kg) and featherweights (up to 65,7 kg). When I went to the UFC, there was only the rooster. At the time they created the flyweight, I was already very involved in the 61,2 kg, trying to win the title and in the middle of the rivalry with Ronda Rousey. Then I got the title against Holly holm, but as the sport evolved, I rarely had a reach or height advantage,” he explained.
Another determining factor in the decision to Miesha Tate It was your friend's conquest Julianna Pena, who became bantamweight champion by finishing Amanda nunes No. UFC 269.
“Another reason is that, despite being a little far from a potential title fight, with the fact that Julianna Pena having been crowned bantamweight champion, I would prefer for both of us to be champions at the same time”, explained Tate.
Miesha Tate arrives at flyweight as eighth in the bantamweight rankings and coming off a defeat to the Brazilian Ketlen Scallop, in November 2021. Despite this, the veteran's focus is on the champion Valentina Shevchenko.
“I already have my eye on Valentina. No matter who I fight at flyweight, the long-term goal is to face them. I will always have long-term goals and I don’t blame myself for that,” she concluded.
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