- Miesha Tate
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Miesha Tate Born August 18, 1986
Tacoma, Washington, United StatesOther names 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, Jiu-Jitsu Stance Orthodox Fighting out of Sacramento, California Team Team Alpha Male[1] Mixed martial arts record Total 14 Wins 12 By knockout 3 By submission 5 By decision 4 Losses 2 By knockout 1 By decision 1 Other information Website http://takedowntate.ning.com/ Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog Medal record Competitor for 
United StatesWomen's Grappling World Championships Silver 2008 Lucerne -72 kg (No-Gi) Miesha Tate (born August 18, 1986) is a professional mixed martial artist.
She is the current Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Champion and the current Freestyle Cage Fighting Women's Bantamweight Champion. She has also competed and won a silver medal in the FILA Grappling Championships.[2]
Tate is currently the #4-ranked pound-for-pound female MMA fighter in the world by MMARising.com[3] and the #1-ranked 135-pound female fighter according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings.[4]
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Early life
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]
Soon after, Tate joined a mixed martial arts sport club at Central Washington University that was run by her current boyfriend and trainer, Bryan Caraway.[5]
Mixed martial arts 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.
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 knocked out Sarah Oriza eight seconds into the second round at a CageSport MMA event on October 3, 2009.[11]
She successfully defended her FCF title by defeating Valerie Coolbaugh in the first round by armbar at FCF 38 on January 16, 2010.[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 is 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]
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.[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]
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.”[19]
Personal life
Tate is dating fellow Team Alpha Male fighter Bryan Caraway.[5]
Film
Tate is featured in the mixed martial arts documentary Fight Life, set for release in the summer of 2011. The film is directed by indie filmmaker James Z. Feng and produced by RiLL Films.[20]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Strikeforce
- Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight (135 lb) Championship (One time; Current)
- Strikeforce 2010 Women's Bantamweight (135 lb) Tournament Winner
- Freestyle Cage Fighting
- FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- BodogFIGHT
- BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Semifinalist
Submission grappling
- International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles
- FILA 2008 Grappling World Championships Women's Senior No-Gi Silver Medalist
Amateur wrestling
- Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
- WIAA Girls Wrestling High School State Championship (2005)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 14 matches 12 wins 2 losses By knockout 3 1 By submission 5 0 By decision 4 1 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Win 12-2 
Marloes CoenenSubmission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson July 30, 2011 4 3:03 Hoffman Estates, IllinoisWon Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship. Win 11–2 
Hitomi AkanoDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor August 13, 2010 3 3:00 Phoenix, ArizonaStrikeforce 2010 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Final. Win 10–2 
Maiju KujalaDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Riggs vs. Taylor August 13, 2010 2 3:00 Phoenix, ArizonaStrikeforce 2010 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal. Win 9–2 Zoila GurgelSubmission (armbar) Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe March 26, 2010 2 4:09 Fresno, CaliforniaWin 8–2 Valerie CoolbaughSubmission (armbar) Freestyle Cage Fighting 38 January 16, 2010 1 4:45 Tulsa, OklahomaDefended FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship. Win 7–2 Sarah OrizaKO (head kick) CageSport MMA October 3, 2009 2 0:08 Tacoma, WashingtonLoss 6–2 
Sarah KaufmanDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina May 15, 2009 3 3:00 Fresno, CaliforniaWin 6–1 Liz CarreiroSubmission (shoulder choke) Freestyle Cage Fighting 30 April 4, 2009 3 2:48 Shawnee, OklahomaWon FCF Women's Bantamweight Championship. Win 5–1 Dora BaptisteSubmission (triangle choke) Atlas Fights: USA vs. Brazil February 21, 2009 1 1:48 Biloxi, MississippiWin 4–1 Jessica BednarkTKO (punches) Freestyle Cage Fighting 27 January 31, 2009 1 1:22 Shawnee, OklahomaWin 3–1 Jamie Lynn WelshTKO (punches) CageSport MMA November 29, 2008 1 2:21 Tacoma, WashingtonWin 2–1 Elaina MaxwellDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson June 27, 2008 3 3:00 San Jose, CaliforniaLoss 1–1 Kaitlin YoungKO (head kick) HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Tournament November 24, 2007 1 0:30 Evansville, IndianaBodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal. Win 1–0 Jan FinneyDecision (referee decision) HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Tournament November 24, 2007 4 3:00 Evansville, IndianaBodogFIGHT 2007 Women's Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal. See also
References
- ^ "Miesha Tate Aims For Title First Then Kaufman". MMAWeekly.com. 2010-08-12. http://mmaweekly.com/miesha-tate-aims-for-title-first-then-kaufman-2. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ a b c "MMA Quick Hits - Miesha Tate Interview". SportingNews.com. 2010-02-09. http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/ohiostate1016/227417/. Retrieved 2010-02-09.
- ^ "Women's MMA Pound-For-Pound Rankings". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/rankings/womens-pound-for-pound-top-15/. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ "Unified Women's Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/rankings/unified-womens-mixed-martial-arts-rankings/. Retrieved October 1, 2011.
- ^ a b "Exclusive Interview With Miesha Tate". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/interviews/2010/03/20/exclusive-interview-with-miesha-tate/. Retrieved 2010-03-22.
- ^ "Undefeated Kickboxer Set for Strikeforce". Sherdog.com. 2008-06-23. http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/Undefeated-Kickboxer-Set-for-Strikeforce-13366. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
- ^ "Thomson Takes Strikeforce Title in San Jose". Sherdog.com. 2008-06-28. http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Thomson-Takes-Strikeforce-Title-in-San-Jose-13463. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
- ^ "Miesha Tate captures 135 pound title at Freestyle Cage Fighting". PROMMANOW.com. 2009-04-04. http://prommanow.com/index.php/2009/04/05/tate-captures-135-pound-title-at-freestyle-cage-fighting/. Retrieved 2010-02-09.
- ^ "Despite opponent change, Miesha Tate comfortable with "win-win" situation". MMAjunkie.com. 2009-05-12. http://mmajunkie.com/news/14855/despite-opponent-change-miesha-tate-comfortable-with-win-win-situation.mma. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
- ^ "Aina Takes Evangelista by DQ; Kaufman Remains Undefeated at Strikeforce". Sherdog.com. 2009-05-16. http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Aina-Takes-Evangelista-by-DQ-Kaufman-Remains-Undefeated-at-Strikeforce-17494. Retrieved 2010-07-26.
- ^ "Miesha Tate wins impressively in Cage Sport MMA main event". PROMMANOW.com. 2009-10-04. http://prommanow.com/index.php/2009/10/04/miesha-tate-wins-impressively-in-cage-sport-mma-main-event/. Retrieved 2010-02-09.
- ^ "Miesha Tate Submits Valerie Coolbaugh At FCF 38". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/01/17/miesha-tate-submits-valerie-coolbaugh-at-fcf-38/. Retrieved 2010-01-17.
- ^ "Strikeforce Challengers 7 Live Results". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/03/26/strikeforce-challengers-7-live-results/. Retrieved 2010-03-26.
- ^ "Lineup Set For Strikeforce Women's Tournament". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/07/10/lineup-set-for-strikeforce-womens-tournament/. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
- ^ "Update: Strikeforce Still Planning Random Draw". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/07/21/update-strikeforce-still-planning-random-draw/. Retrieved 2010-07-21.
- ^ "Damm-Akano, Tate-Kujala Set For Strikeforce". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/08/12/damm-akano-tate-kujala-set-for-strikeforce/. Retrieved 2010-08-12.
- ^ "Miesha Tate Wins Strikeforce Women's Tournament". MMARising.com. http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/08/13/miesha-tate-wins-strikeforce-womens-tournament/. Retrieved 2010-08-13.
- ^ "Miesha Tate On The Knee Injury That Knocked Her Out of Strikeforce Title Fight". MMAWeekly.com. 2011-02-24. http://mmaweekly.com/miesha-tate-documents-the-injury-that-knocked-her-out-of-the-title-fight-in-strikeforce. Retrieved 2011-03-01.
- ^ "MMAWeekly.com’s Strikeforce Fighter of the Night: Miesha Tate". MMAWeekly.com. 2011-07-31. http://mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-fighter-of-the-night-miesha-tate-makes-statement-for-womens-mma. Retrieved 2011-07-31.
- ^ Fight Life: MMA Documentary
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Preceded by
Marloes Coenen2nd Women's Welterweight Championship
July 30, 2011 - presentCurrent holder Heavyweight VacantLight Heavyweight VacantMiddleweight Luke RockholdWelterweight VacantLightweight Women's Featherweight Women's Bantamweight Miesha TateCategories:- Living people
- Female mixed martial artists
- American mixed martial artists
- People from Tacoma, Washington
- 1986 births
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