Miesha Tate

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Miesha Tate
Miesha Tate.jpeg
Born (1986-08-18) August 18, 1986 (age 26)
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Other names Cupcake (current), Takedown (former)
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)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Yakima, Washington
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 13
By knockout 3
By submission 6
By decision 4
Losses 4
By knockout 2
By submission 1
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. 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. 12 pound-for-pound female MMA fighter in the world by MMARising.com[3] and the No. 6 135-pound female fighter according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings.[4]

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Early life [edit]

Tate 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.[5] She amassed a 5-1 amateur record in MMA before turning pro.

Mixed martial arts career [edit]

Early career [edit]

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 [edit]

On June 27, 2008, Tate faced Cung Le protégé Elaina Maxwell at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson.[6] Tate moved up in weight for the fight and defeated Maxwell by unanimous decision.[7]

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.[8]

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 undefeated Canadian Sarah Kaufman instead.[9] In a competitive fight, Tate was defeated by unanimous decision, but it marked the first time that Kaufman had gone to a decision.[10]

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.[11]

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.[12] A random drawing was held on the day of the weigh-ins to determine first-round matchups[13] and Tate faced Maiju Kujala in the opening round of the tournament.[14]

Tate 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.[15]

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.[16]

In order to unify all weight classes, Zuffa changed the title held by Marloes Coenen from Welterweight to Bantamweight prior to the fight taking place. Tate's fight with Marloes Coenen for the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship was rescheduled for Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson on July 30, 2011. Tate defeated Coenen via submission (arm-triangle choke) to become the new Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion. "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."[17]

Tate's first defense of her Strikeforce title was against Ronda Rousey on March 3, 2012 in Columbus, Ohio.[18] 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.[19]

Tate faced Julie Kedzie at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman on August 18, 2012.[20] She defeated Kedzie by submission via armbar in the third round.[21][22]

Ultimate Fighting Championship [edit]

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 succumbed to Zingano's Muay Thai knees in the final round and lost by TKO.[26] The back-and-forth action earned both women a Fight of the Night bonus.[27]

Tate is set to fight former Strikeforce and UFC title challenger Liz Carmouche at UFC on Fox 8 on July 27, 2013.[28]

Film [edit]

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.[29]

Championships and accomplishments [edit]

Mixed martial arts [edit]

  • 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

Submission grappling [edit]

  • 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 [edit]

Mixed martial arts record [edit]

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13–4 United States Cat Zingano TKO (knees and elbow) The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale 02013-04-13April 13, 2013 3 2:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 13–3 United States Julie Kedzie Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman 02012-08-18August 18, 2012 3 3:28 San Diego, California United States
Loss 12–3 United States Ronda Rousey Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey 02012-03-03March 3, 2012 1 4:27 Columbus, Ohio, United States Lost Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win 12–2 Netherlands Marloes Coenen Submission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson 02011-07-30July 30, 2011 4 3:03 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States Won Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Japan Hitomi Akano Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor 02010-08-13August 13, 2010 3 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Strikeforce 2010 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Final.
Win 10–2 Finland Maiju Kujala Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor 02010-08-13August 13, 2010 2 3:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Strikeforce 2010 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 9–2 United States Zoila Gurgel Submission (armbar) Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe 02010-03-26March 26, 2010 2 4:09 Fresno, California, United States
Win 8–2 United States Valerie Coolbaugh Submission (armbar) Freestyle Cage Fighting 38 02010-01-16January 16, 2010 1 4:45 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Defended FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win 7–2 United States Sarah Oriza KO (head kick) CageSport MMA 02009-10-03October 3, 2009 2 0:08 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss 6–2 Canada Sarah Kaufman Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina 02009-05-15May 15, 2009 3 3:00 Fresno, California, United States
Win 6–1 United States Lizbeth Carreiro Submission (shoulder choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 30 02009-04-04April 4, 2009 3 2:48 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Won FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win 5–1 United States Dora Baptiste Submission (triangle choke) Atlas Fights: USA vs. Brazil 02009-02-21February 21, 2009 1 1:48 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win 4–1 United States Jessica Bednark TKO (punches) Freestyle Cage Fighting 27 02009-01-31January 31, 2009 1 1:22 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win 3–1 United States Jamie Lynn Welsh TKO (punches) CageSport MMA 02008-11-29November 29, 2008 1 2:21 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 2–1 United States Elaina Maxwell Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson 02008-06-27June 27, 2008 3 3:00 San Jose, California, United States
Loss 1–1 United States Kaitlin Young KO (head kick) HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Tournament 02007-11-24November 24, 2007 1 0:30 Evansville, Indiana, United States BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 1–0 United States Jan Finney Decision (referee decision) HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Tournament 02007-11-24November 24, 2007 4 3:00 Evansville, Indiana, United States BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.

See also [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/04-13-13MMA(1).pdf
  2. ^ a b c "MMA Quick Hits - Miesha Tate Interview". SportingNews.com. 2010-02-09. Retrieved 2010-02-09. 
  3. ^ "Women's MMA Pound-For-Pound Rankings". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2013-05-01. 
  4. ^ "Unified Women's Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2013-05-01. 
  5. ^ "Exclusive Interview With Miesha Tate". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-03-22. 
  6. ^ "Undefeated Kickboxer Set for Strikeforce". Sherdog.com. 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2010-03-27. 
  7. ^ "Thomson Takes Strikeforce Title in San Jose". Sherdog.com. 2008-06-28. Retrieved 2010-03-27. 
  8. ^ "Miesha Tate captures 135 pound title at Freestyle Cage Fighting". ProMMANow.com. 2009-04-04. Retrieved 2010-02-09. 
  9. ^ "Despite opponent change, Miesha Tate comfortable with "win-win" situation". MMAjunkie.com. 2009-05-12. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  10. ^ "Aina Takes Evangelista by DQ; Kaufman Remains Undefeated at Strikeforce". Sherdog.com. 2009-05-16. Retrieved 2010-07-26. 
  11. ^ "Strikeforce Challengers 7 Live Results". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-03-26. 
  12. ^ "Lineup Set For Strikeforce Women's Tournament". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-07-10. 
  13. ^ "Update: Strikeforce Still Planning Random Draw". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-07-21. 
  14. ^ "Damm-Akano, Tate-Kujala Set For Strikeforce". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-08-12. 
  15. ^ "Miesha Tate Wins Strikeforce Women's Tournament". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-08-13. 
  16. ^ "Miesha Tate On The Knee Injury That Knocked Her Out of Strikeforce Title Fight". MMAWeekly.com. 2011-02-24. Retrieved 2011-03-01. 
  17. ^ "MMAWeekly.com’s Strikeforce Fighter of the Night: Miesha Tate". MMAWeekly.com. 2011-07-31. Retrieved 2011-07-31. 
  18. ^ "Miesha Tate Faces Ronda Rousey at Strikeforce March 3". MMAWeekly.com. 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2012-01-07. 
  19. ^ "Ronda Rousey, Sarah Kaufman Win Big At Strikeforce In Ohio". MMARising.com. 2012-03-03. Retrieved 2012-03-03. 
  20. ^ "Miesha Tate vs Julie Kedzie Set For August 18 Strikeforce Card". MMARising.com. 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-02. 
  21. ^ "Ronda Rousey Submits Sarah Kaufman, Retains Strikeforce Title". MMARising.com. 2012-08-18. Retrieved 2012-08-19. 
  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. ^ Maggie Hendricks (2013-04-13). "Cat Zingano gets TKO win, ‘TUF’ coaching gig and title fight against Ronda Rousey". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved 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. ^ "Johnson vs. Moraga at UFC on FOX". FoxSports.com. 2013-04-24. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  29. ^ Fight Life: MMA Documentary

External links [edit]

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