Miesha “Cupcake” Tate's Professional MMA debut
Tate made her professional debut against Kaitlin Young on November 24, 2007, fighting on the regional circuit.
She lost her first MMA fight, losing to Kaitlin Young who carried a 1-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Miesha Tate lost to Kaitlin Young by KO/TKO at 0:30 of Round 1.
Miesha “Cupcake” Tate's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Tate made her debut in the UFC against Cat Zingano on April 13, 2013, fighting on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale having compiled a 13-3-0 professional MMA record.
Miesha Tate lost to Cat Zingano by KO/TKO at 2:55 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Since her debut, Tate has gone on to fight a total of 12 more times in the UFC. Her UFC record stands at 6-6-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Bantamweight Championship loss to Ronda Rousey
Tate lost her 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to Ronda Rousey on December 28, 2013 at UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2.
Miesha Tate lost to Ronda Rousey by Submission at 0:58 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
The first woman to defeat Rin Nakai
Tate defeated the previously unbeaten Rin Nakai on September 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 52: Hunt vs. Nelson. Rin Nakai came into the fight with a 16-0-1 record. Tate was a -310 betting favorite going into the fight. Miesha Tate beat Rin Nakai by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Winning the belt: UFC Bantamweight Championship against Holly Holm
Tate won the UFC Bantamweight Championship defeating Holly Holm on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz.
This was Tate's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Miesha Tate beat Holly Holm by Submission at 3:30 of Round 5. Miesha Tate took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
The first woman to defeat Holly Holm
Tate defeated the previously unbeaten Holly Holm on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz. Holly Holm came into the fight with a 10-0-0 record. Tate was a +260 betting underdog going into the fight. Miesha Tate beat Holly Holm by Submission at 3:30 of Round 5. Miesha Tate took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Bantamweight Championship to Amanda Nunes
Tate lost her UFC Bantamweight title to Amanda Nunes on July 9, 2016 at UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes.
The loss meant that Tate had made no successful defences of the UFC bantamweight title.
Miesha Tate lost to Amanda Nunes by Submission at 3:16 of Round 1.
When was Miesha Tate's last win?
Tate's last win came against Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night on Saturday July 17, 2021. Miesha Tate beat Marion Reneau by KO/TKO at 1:53 of Round 3. Miesha Tate took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.