UFC Long Island warm-up: remember Miesha Tate's great moments in MMA

M. Tate is a former UFC bantamweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

O UFC Long Island, an event held next Saturday (16), should define the future of Miesha Tate, already making his debut in the flies (up to 56,7kg.). A big name in the history of women's MMA, 'Cupcake' was the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) and is now trying to secure a new chance for the belt.

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At the opening of the main card, the North American measures forces against the former title challenger Lauren Murphy and, if you manage to leave with your 'arms raised', you have a clear path to test yourself in front of Valentina Shevchenko. So the SUPER FIGHTS organized great moments of Miesha Tate in the career.

Brilliant farewell

In his farewell to Strikeforce before signing with Ultimate, Miesha Tate trying to recover from defeat to rival Ronda Rousey, after losing the belt, and had difficulties against Julie Kedzie.

The duel, which took place in August 2012, was marked by balance with one victory for each athlete in both rounds, but Tate showed his talent towards the last minute of the fight. She, after suffering a knockdown, recovered and transitioned to an armbar for Kedzie to tap out.

Rivalry with Ronda Rousey

Pioneers of women's MMA, Miesha Tate e Ronda Rousey They were the protagonists of one of the biggest rivalries in sport in the last decade, starting with Strikeforce and extending to the UFC. The two fighters faced each other twice, with 'Rowdy' winning twice.

Despite the setbacks, Tate helped popularize women's MMA and starred in great moments in 'The Ultimate Fighter', where he led Julianna Pena – who, today, is an Ultimate champion – and Chris Holdsworth. During the season, she was not cast and replaced Zingano cat, who was injured and left the fight.

The consecration

March 6, 2016 will always be among the most important dates in your life. Miesha Tate. In a fight valid for UFC 196, 'Cupcake' dethroned Holly holm in the final minutes to become the Ultimate bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg).

The fight reached its decisive round and the fighter managed a very fair rear naked choke. In desperation, Holly tried to free her arms, but to no avail. The chokehold became even tighter. With 1min30s left in regulation time, Holm couldn't resist, blacked out and saw her rival take the belt.

Triumphal return

Without fighting since November 2016, Miesha Tate made a triumphant return in the Octagon UFC Las Vegas 31, in July 2021. In the second most important fight of the night, the American seemed not to feel the time away and knocked out Marion Reneau in the third round.

With complete dominance, the 'Cupcake' arrived at the third round ready to settle the bill. She set a strong pace, went on top and 'hammered' Reneau until the referee interrupted the fight. Later, Reneau confirmed his departure from MMA.

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