Best fights of Miesha Tate
Over 17 years as a professional, Miesha Tate has compiled a 20-10 (12) record, including seven title fights across three weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Miesha Tate chokes out Holly Holm
On March 5, 2016 Miesha Tate fought Holly Holm for the UFC Women's bantamweight title. Tate was 29 years old with a record of 17-5, and Holm was 34 with a record of 10-0. Tate was on a 4-fight winning streak and Holm was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Tate submitted Holly Holm via choke-out in the 5th round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Miesha Tate defeats Jessica Eye
On July 25, 2015 Miesha Tate faced Jessica Eye in a bantamweight bout. Tate was 28 years old with a record of 16-5, and Eye was 28 with a record of 11-2. Tate was on a 3-fight winning streak and Eye was coming off a win. Tate won via unanimous decision.
3. Miesha Tate defeats Rin Nakai
On September 20, 2014 Miesha Tate faced Rin Nakai in a bantamweight bout. Tate was 28 years old with a record of 14-5, and Nakai was 27 with a record of 16-0-1. Tate was coming off a win and Nakai was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Tate won via unanimous decision.
4. Miesha Tate defeats Sara McMann
On January 31, 2015 Miesha Tate faced Sara McMann in a bantamweight bout. Tate was 28 years old with a record of 15-5, and McMann was 34 with a record of 8-1. Tate was on a 2-fight winning streak and McMann was coming off a win. Tate won via majority decision.
5. Miesha Tate submits Marloes Coenen
On July 30, 2011 Miesha Tate fought Marloes Coenen for the vacant Strikeforce Women's bantamweight title. Tate was 24 years old with a record of 11-2, and Coenen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tate submitted Marloes Coenen via arm-triangle choke in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Miesha Tate defeats Liz Carmouche
On April 19, 2014 Miesha Tate faced Liz Carmouche in a bantamweight bout. Tate was 27 years old with a record of 13-5, and Carmouche was 30 with a record of 9-4. Tate was on a 2-fight losing streak and Carmouche was coming off a loss. Tate won via unanimous decision.
7. Miesha Tate submits Julia Avila
On December 2, 2023 Miesha Tate faced Julia Avila in a bantamweight bout. Tate was 37 years old with a record of 19-9, and Avila was 35 with a record of 9-2. Tate was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Avila was coming off a win. Tate submitted Julia Avila via face crank in the 3rd round.
8. Miesha Tate loses to Raquel Pennington via unanimous decision
On November 12, 2016 Miesha Tate faced Raquel Pennington in a bantamweight bout. Tate was 30 years old with a record of 18-6, and Pennington was 28 with a record of 8-5. Tate was coming off a loss, while Pennington was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tate lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pennington.
9. Miesha Tate submits Valerie Coolbaugh
On January 16, 2010 Miesha Tate defended her FCF Women's bantamweight title against Valerie Coolbaugh. Tate was 23 years old with a record of 7-2, and Coolbaugh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was coming off a win. Tate submitted Valerie Coolbaugh via armbar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Miesha Tate KOs Jamie Lynn Welsh
On November 29, 2008 Miesha Tate faced Jamie Lynn Welsh in a bantamweight bout. Tate was 22 years old with a record of 2-1, and Welsh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was coming off a win. Tate stopped Jamie Lynn Welsh via TKO in the 1st round.