Miesha Tate

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Miesha Tate
Born Miesha Theresa Tate
(1986-08-18) August 18, 1986
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Other names Cupcake, Takedown
Nationality American
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 64.5 in (164 cm)
Style Wrestling
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Yakima, Washington
Mixed martial arts record
Total 18
Wins 13
By knockout 3
By submission 6
By decision 4
Losses 5
By knockout 2
By submission 2
By decision 1
Website http://takedowntate.ning.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Miesha Tate
Medal record
Competitor for  United States
Women's Grappling
FILA Grappling World Championships
Silver 2008 Lucerne -72 kg (No-Gi)

Miesha Theresa Tate (born August 18, 1986)[1] is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is a former Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion. She has also won a silver medal in the FILA Grappling Championships.[2]

Tate is currently ranked as the No. 2 female fighter in the UFC,[3] the No. 12 pound-for-pound female MMA fighter in the world by MMARising.com[4] and the No. 7 135-pound female fighter according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings.[5] As of January 17, 2014, she is #2 in official UFC women's bantamweight rankings.[6]

Early life

Tate was born in Tacoma, Washington. She wrestled on the boys' wrestling team in high school. In 2005, she won the high school women's state championship and went on to win nationals at the World Team Trials in the 158 lb division.[2]

While attending Central Washington University Miesha's colleague, Rosalia Watson, encouraged her to attend the mixed martial arts club with her. Soon after attending, Tate officially joined the mixed martial arts sport club at Central Washington University that was run by her current boyfriend and trainer, Bryan Caraway.[7] She amassed a 5-1 amateur record in MMA before turning pro.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Tate debuted in mixed martial arts in 2007 at the one-night HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix. She defeated Jan Finney in the opening round, but was knocked out later in the night by a head kick from eventual tournament champion Kaitlin Young.

Strikeforce

On June 27, 2008, Tate faced Cung Le protégé Elaina Maxwell at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson.[8] Tate moved up in weight for the fight and defeated Maxwell by unanimous decision.[9] Tate won three more times and captured the FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship by defeating Liz Carreiro at Freestyle Cage Fighting on April 4, 2009.[10]

She returned to Strikeforce at Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina on May 15, 2009. Tate was originally scheduled to face Kim Couture, but Couture withdrew from the fight due to undisclosed reasons and Tate was matched up against Sarah Kaufman instead.[11] In a competitive fight, Tate was defeated by unanimous decision, which marked the first time that Kaufman had gone to a decision.[12]

Tate faced Zoila Gurgel at Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe on March 26, 2010.[2] Tate won the fight by armbar submission in the second round.[13]

Tate was then scheduled to be part of the one-night Strikeforce 135-pound women's tournament on August 13, 2010 at Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor.[14] A random drawing was held on the day of the weigh-ins to determine first-round matchups[15] and Tate faced Maiju Kujala in the opening round of the tournament.[16] She defeated Kujala by unanimous decision after two rounds to advance to the tournament final. She then defeated Hitomi Akano by unanimous decision after three rounds to become Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Tournament Champion.[17]

Tate was scheduled to challenge Marloes Coenen for the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship on March 5, 2011, but withdrew from the fight after suffering a knee injury in training.[18] The two met at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson on July 30, 2011. Tate defeated Coenen via submission (arm-triangle choke) to become the new champion. Following the fight, Tate stated, "I think I’m not in reality quite yet," Tate said shortly after winning the women’s bantamweight title. "I can’t believe that I have a belt to take home with me. I really had to dig deep those last couple rounds. Like I said, I had a tough end to my training camp, but I just feel like I went out there and I did what I needed to do and I won the fight and I’m world champion."[19]

Amidst a highly publicized rivalry, Tate lost her Strikeforce title against Ronda Rousey on March 3, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.[20] The fight served as the main event of Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey. She lost the fight via submission in the first round due to an armbar after appearing to dislocate her elbow.[21] Tate then faced Julie Kedzie at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman on August 18, 2012. She defeated Kedzie by submission via armbar in the third round.[22]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In February 2013, Tate officially joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The UFC announced that she would face Cat Zingano on April 13 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.[23]

With regard to her long-term goals, Tate stated the following:

“ Becoming a champion means more to me than anything—more than a rematch, more than anything. That's something that when I'm 80 years old someday and I have kids and grandkids I can look back and say, 'Look, this is what I did. This is my accomplishment.' So that's my ultimate goal.[24] ”

Prior to the fight, it was revealed that the winner of Tate vs. Zingano would receive a title shot against Ronda Rousey, who became the inaugural UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion. It was also revealed that the winner would coach against Rousey on The Ultimate Fighter 18.[25]

Despite winning the first two rounds, Tate lost in the final round by TKO. Tate argued that the stoppage was premature.[26] The back-and-forth action earned both women a Fight of the Night bonus.[27] On May 28, it was announced that Zingano had withdrawn as Rousey's opponent and opposing coach after suffering a knee injury which required surgery, and had been replaced by Tate.[28]

The rematch between Rousey and Tate took place at UFC 168 on December 28, 2013. After surviving the first two rounds, and escaping two submission attempts, Tate lost via armbar in the third round.[29]

Tate is expected to face Liz Carmouche at UFC on Fox 11.[30]

Media appearances

Tate is featured in the mixed martial arts documentary Fight Life. The film is directed by indie filmmaker James Z. Feng and produced by RiLL Films.[31]

She appeared nude in the 2013 ESPN Body Issue, and also appeared on the December 2013 cover of Fitness Gurls magazine, which labeled Tate "the most beautiful woman in MMA."[32]

Personal life

Tate is currently dating fellow UFC fighter Bryan Caraway.[32] She is a fan of the Seattle Seahawks.[33]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Strikeforce
    • Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
    • Strikeforce 2010 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Winner
  • Freestyle Cage Fighting
    • FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
  • HOOKnSHOOT
    • BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Semifinalist
  • World MMA Awards
    • 2011 Female Fighter of the Year
  • Women's MMA Awards
    • 2011 Submission of the Year vs. Marloes Coenen on July 30
    • 2010 Female Fighter of the Year
    • 2010 Female Bantamweight of the Year
    • 2009 Submission of the Year vs. Lizbeth Carreiro on July 4
  • AwakeningFighters.com WMMA Awards
    • 2013 Personality of the Year
    • 2013 Fight of the Year vs. Ronda Rousey on December 28[35]

Submission grappling

  • USA Wrestling
    • FILA World Team Trials Senior Women's No-Gi Runner-up (2009)
    • FILA World Team Trials Senior Women's Gi Winner (2008)

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13–5 Ronda Rousey Submission (armbar) UFC 168 December 28, 2013 3 0:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship; Fight of the Night.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 13–4 Cat Zingano TKO (knees and elbow) The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale April 13, 2013 3 2:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–3 Julie Kedzie Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 3 3:28 San Diego, California United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–3 Ronda Rousey Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey March 3, 2012 1 4:27 Columbus, Ohio, United States Lost Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Marloes Coenen Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson July 30, 2011 4 3:03 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States Won Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 Hitomi Akano Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor August 13, 2010 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Strikeforce 2010 Women's Welterweight Tournament Final.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Maiju Kujala Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor August 13, 2010 2 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Strikeforce 2010 Women's Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 Zoila Gurgel Submission (armbar) Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe March 26, 2010 2 4:09 Fresno, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 Valerie Coolbaugh Submission (armbar) Freestyle Cage Fighting 38 January 16, 2010 1 4:45 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Defended FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 Sarah Oriza KO (head kick) CageSport MMA October 3, 2009 2 0:08 Tacoma, Washington, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–2 Sarah Kaufman Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina May 15, 2009 3 3:00 Fresno, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–1 Lizbeth Carreiro Submission (von flue choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 30 April 4, 2009 3 2:48 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Won FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–1 Dora Baptiste Submission (triangle choke) Atlas Fights: USA vs. Brazil February 21, 2009 1 1:48 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 Jessica Bednark TKO (punches) Freestyle Cage Fighting 27 January 31, 2009 1 1:22 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 Jamie Lynn Welsh TKO (punches) CageSport MMA November 29, 2008 1 2:21 Tacoma, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 Elaina Maxwell Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson June 27, 2008 3 3:00 San Jose, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 Kaitlin Young KO (head kick) HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Tournament November 24, 2007 1 0:30 Evansville, Indiana, United States BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Jan Finney Decision (referee decision) HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Tournament November 24, 2007 4 3:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.

See also

References

  1. ↑ State Of Nevada Department of Business and Industry Athletic Commission (13 April 2013). "Mixed Martial Arts Show Results "TUF Finale"" (PDF). Retrieved 2013-06-29. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "MMA Quick Hits - Miesha Tate Interview". SportingNews.com. 2010-02-09. Retrieved 2010-02-09. 
  3. ↑ "UFC Rankings by RAM". UFC.com. Retrieved 2013-12-18. 
  4. ↑ "Women's MMA Pound-For-Pound Rankings". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2014-01-01. 
  5. ↑ "Unified Women's Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2014-01-01. 
  6. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  7. ↑ "Exclusive Interview With Miesha Tate". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-03-22. 
  8. ↑ "Undefeated Kickboxer Set for Strikeforce". Sherdog.com. 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2010-03-27. 
  9. ↑ "Thomson Takes Strikeforce Title in San Jose". Sherdog.com. 2008-06-28. Retrieved 2010-03-27. 
  10. ↑ "Miesha Tate captures 135 pound title at Freestyle Cage Fighting". ProMMANow.com. 2009-04-04. Retrieved 2010-02-09. 
  11. ↑ "Despite opponent change, Miesha Tate comfortable with "win-win" situation". MMAjunkie.com. 2009-05-12. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  12. ↑ "Aina Takes Evangelista by DQ; Kaufman Remains Undefeated at Strikeforce". Sherdog.com. 2009-05-16. Retrieved 2010-07-26. 
  13. ↑ "Strikeforce Challengers 7 Live Results". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-03-26. 
  14. ↑ "Lineup Set For Strikeforce Women's Tournament". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-07-10. 
  15. ↑ "Update: Strikeforce Still Planning Random Draw". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-07-21. 
  16. ↑ "Damm-Akano, Tate-Kujala Set For Strikeforce". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-08-12. 
  17. ↑ "Miesha Tate Wins Strikeforce Women's Tournament". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-08-13. 
  18. ↑ "Miesha Tate On The Knee Injury That Knocked Her Out of Strikeforce Title Fight". MMAWeekly.com. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  19. ↑ "MMAWeekly.com’s Strikeforce Fighter of the Night: Miesha Tate". MMAWeekly.com. 2011-07-31. Retrieved 2011-07-31. 
  20. ↑ "Miesha Tate Faces Ronda Rousey at Strikeforce March 3". MMAWeekly.com. 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2012-01-07. 
  21. ↑ "Ronda Rousey, Sarah Kaufman Win Big At Strikeforce In Ohio". MMARising.com. 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2012-03-03. 
  22. ↑ "Strikeforce Prelims: Miesha Tate Armbar Submits Julie Kedzie". Sherdog.com. 2012-08-18. Retrieved 2012-08-19. 
  23. ↑ "Second UFC women's fight set: Miesha Tate meets Cat Zingano at TUF 17 Finale". MMAjunkie.com. 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2013-02-11. 
  24. ↑ "For Miesha Tate, UFC win, Ronda Rousey rematch just the beginning". MMAjunkie.com. 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-04-11. 
  25. ↑ Keith Grienke (2013-03-16). "Rousey to Coach TUF 18; Men/Women Bantamweights to Compete". TopMMANews.com. Retrieved 2013-03-16. 
  26. ↑ "Miesha Tate vs. Cat Zingano: Dominant Win Proves Zingano Ready for Ronda Rousey". Bleacher Report. 2013-04-13. 
  27. ↑ "TUF 17 Finale bonuses: Zingano, Tate, Browne, Pineda earn $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. 2013-04-14. Retrieved 2013-04-15. 
  28. ↑ A.J. Perez (2013-05-29). "Miesha Tate savors shot at UFC champ Ronda Rousey". USA Today. Retrieved 2013-05-30. 
  29. ↑ "Ronda Rousey submits Miesha Tate by 3rd-round armbar". USA Today. 2013-12-29. Retrieved 2013-12-29. 
  30. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-01-13). "UFC on FOX 11 heads to Florida with Werdum vs. Browne, Tate vs. Carmouche". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-13. 
  31. ↑ Fight Life: MMA Documentary
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 "Miesha Tate – Fitness Gurls Cover Model". Fox Sports. 2013-11-14. Retrieved 2013-11-16. 
  33. ↑ Holland, Jesse. "Pic: Miesha Tate And Her Dad Cheering For Seahawks". MMAMania.com (SB Nation)). Retrieved 21 January 2014. 
  34. ↑ http://www.bjpenn.com/bjpenn-com-presents-2012-womens-mma-awards-results/
  35. ↑ http://www.awakeningfighters.com/wmma-2013-awards/

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Preceded by
Marloes Coenen		 3rd Women's Bantamweight Champion
July 30, 2011 - March 3, 2012 		Succeeded by
Ronda Rousey
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