Miesha Tate against Ronda Rousey: A series of mixed martial art bouts. Strikeforce and Ultimate Fighting Championship booked these fights. In this article, we'll take a closer look at Tate's comeback, the fall from grace of Rousey, and the upcoming fight.
Miesha Tate vs Ronda Rousey rematch
One of the most anticipated fights of the year is the Miesha Tate-Rona Rousey rematch. Strikeforce and Ultimate Fighting Championship booked the two mixed martial artists. Tate is a former UFC champion, and a rising star within the mixed martial art industry. The match-up was announced just a couple of weeks ago, and many fans are eagerly anticipating the rematch.
Rousey defeated Tate for the Strikeforce bantamweight crown in March 2012. Tate attempted to regain the title fight but Rousey won via submission. Rousey is now 8-0, while Tate falls to 13-5.
Miesha Tate's return
Miesha has a second chance at Ronda Rousey. Recently, she choked out Holly Holm at UFC 196. She said that she is ready to face Rousey once again. Rousey, a former champion in UFC, recently had her first child with Travis Browne. These two women were once fierce rivals in Strikeforce & TUF.
Miesha Tate will try to capture her first flyweight title after her comeback fight against Rousey. The fight will air live on ESPN+ at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday. She'll probably walk out to Katy Perry's "Roar."
Ronda's fall from grace
If you're a fan of mixed martial arts, you've probably noticed Ronda Rousey's fall. The former champion of the UFC is now in crossfire online and has seen her career tangled up with too many other interests. Her descent from grace has been as swift and furious, in fact, as her rise. Rousey has become a target of skeptical people because she is considered one the most talented fighters in history. While Rousey is generally blamed for her decline in grace, she has been openly honest about her losses.
Rousey may not have publicly announced her retirement yet, but she has made a change to her public persona. Rousey fought under Amanda Nunes' new name. At UFC 207, she released a generic statement thanking fans for their support and indicated that she would consider retiring from mixed martial arts. Rousey hasn't officially announced her retirement yet, but many are concerned that she won't make a comeback in the near future.
Miesha's "telling it like she sees is" method of promoting fight
Miesha Tate made a bold move to promote the fight for her second crown shot against Ronda. She showed her opponent everything she had and got a little bit mean. It wasn't just about selling the fight; it was also about marking territory.
The MMA world has changed. Ronda Rousey is the women's bantamweight champ. She has been an Olympic medalist, and has been compared with Strikeforce and UFC champ Miesha Tate. Her "tell it as she sees" style, which is a former MMA fighter has attracted a lot attention.