Former UFC champion Miesha Tate announces birth of first daughter

Tate (left) with his daughter Amaia. Photo: Reproduction / Instagram

Former UFC champion, Miesha Tate is the new member of the 'mommy team'. The American, who retired from MMA in November 2016, endured more than 72 hours of labor to give birth to Amaia Nevaeh Nuñez. The baby is the result of her relationship with fellow fighter Johnny Nuñez.

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The news of Amaia's birth was announced by Tate herself through her Instagram account. She also talked about the experience and difficulties of spending three days in the birth process.

“It's difficult for me to put into words what I'm feeling. I fought the fight of my life bringing my daughter into this world. I was in labor for over 60 hours and made so little progress that I had to be taken to the hospital. It was 62 hours before I could get any relief from the pain and vomiting. It was 72 hours until I gave birth to our little Amaia”, published Miesha.

Tate hung up his gloves with a record of 18 wins and seven losses. The main moment of her career came at UFC 196, in March 2016, when she submitted Holly holm and won the women's bantamweight belt. Subsequently, the North American ended up being surpassed by the Brazilian Amanda nunes and lost his position as champion. Currently, Miesha works as a commentator on the FOX Sports channel in the United States.