Fighter

Miesha Tate

"Cupcake"

20-10-0#14Women's Bantamweight★ 5bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-1Grappling 1-1

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Miesha Tate holds a professional MMA record of 20-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. Miesha Tate has won 20 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 8 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Miesha Tate lands 2.62 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 1.97 takedowns per 15 minutes. Miesha Tate also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: May 3, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'6"168 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 65"165 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1986-08-18
Age: 39
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington, United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Bantamweight roster (52 fighters)

Punch power79

Kick power72

Punch speed70

Kick speed74

Accuracy69

Takedowns91

Ground striking87

Submissions95

Chin94

Body strength68

Cardio93

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 20-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.62per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.05per min

51% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.97per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed56%

Submission attempts1.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Miesha Tate has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Miesha Tate earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Yana Santos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo· May 3, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 20-9 vs 15-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Julia Avila
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan· Dec 2, 2023· Women's Bantamweight· 19-9 vs 9-2
SUB
R3 · 1:15
POTN
LOSS
vs Lauren Murphy
UFCUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez· Jul 16, 2022· Women's Flyweight· 19-8 vs 15-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ketlen Vieira
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 19-7 vs 11-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marion Reneau
UFCUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises· Jul 17, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 18-7 vs 9-7-1
TKO
R3 · 1:53
POTN
LOSS
vs Raquel Pennington
UFCUFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· Nov 13, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 18-6 vs 8-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Amanda NunesTitle bout
UFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 10, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 18-5 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 3:16
WIN
vs Holly Holm×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 17-5 vs 10-0
SUB
R5 · 3:30
POTN
WIN
vs Jessica Eye
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 16-5 vs 11-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sara McMann
UFCUFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 15-5 vs 8-1
MD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rin Nakai
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 19, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 14-5 vs 14-0-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Liz Carmouche
UFCUFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne· Apr 19, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 9-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ronda RouseyTitle bout
UFCUFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· Dec 28, 2013· Women's Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 7-0
SUB
R3 · 0:58
FOTN
LOSS
vs Cat Zingano
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale· Apr 13, 2013· Women's Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 7-0
TKO
R3 · 2:55
FOTN
WIN
vs Julie Kedzie
Strikeforce· Aug 18, 2012· Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 16-10
SUB
R3 · 3:28
LOSS
vs Ronda Rousey
Strikeforce· Mar 3, 2012· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 4-0
SUB
R1 · 4:27
WIN
vs Marloes Coenen
Strikeforce· Jul 30, 2011· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 17-3
SUB
R4 · 3:03
WIN
vs Maiju Suotama
Strikeforce Challengers 10· Aug 14, 2010· Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Hitomi Akano
Strikeforce Challengers 10· Aug 14, 2010· Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 7-6
UD
WIN
vs Zoila Frausto
Strikeforce Challengers 7· Mar 26, 2010· Bantamweight· 8-2 vs 5-0
SUB
R2 · 4:09
WIN
vs Valerie Coolbaugh
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Jan 16, 2010· 7-2 vs 4-3
SUB
WIN
vs Sarah Oriza
CageSport 7· Oct 3, 2009· Featherweight· 6-2 vs 1-4
TKO
R2 · 0:08
LOSS
vs Sarah Kaufman
Strikeforce Challengers 1· May 16, 2009· Bantamweight· 6-1 vs 8-0
UD
WIN
vs Lizbeth Carreiro
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Apr 4, 2009· 5-1 vs 3-4
SUB
WIN
vs Dora Baptiste
Atlas Fights· Feb 21, 2009· 4-1 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Jessica Bednark
Freestyle Cage Fighting· Jan 31, 2009· 3-1 vs 4-1
TKO
WIN
vs Jamie Lynn Welsh
CageSport 3· Nov 29, 2008· Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 2:21
WIN
vs Elaina Maxwell
Strikeforce· Jun 27, 2008· Featherweight· 1-1 vs 2-2
UD
LOSS
vs Kaitlin Young
HOOKnSHOOT: Women's Grand Prix 2007· Nov 24, 2007· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 2-0
TKO
R1 · 0:30
WIN
vs Jan Finney
HOOKnSHOOT: Women's Grand Prix 2007· Nov 24, 2007· 0-0 vs 3-5
DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Miesha Tate's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #14 Women's Bantamweight
Peak: Champion Women's Bantamweight
First ranked: Mar 4, 2013
Times ranked: 353

Men's Pound-for-Pound

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1586▼10
Peak: 1754Jul 30, 2011
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Miesha Tate fight next?

Miesha Tate has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Miesha Tate's record?

Miesha Tate's professional MMA record is 20-10-0.

Who is Miesha Tate fighting next?

Miesha Tate's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Miesha Tate fight last?

Miesha Tate most recently fought Yana Santos at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo on Saturday, May 3, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Miesha Tate fight in?

Miesha Tate fights at Women's Bantamweight.

Is Miesha Tate ranked in the UFC?

Miesha Tate is currently ranked #14 in the UFC Women's Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Miesha Tate have?

Miesha Tate has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Miesha Tate won?

Miesha Tate has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Miesha Tate?

Miesha Tate is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Miesha Tate weigh?

Miesha Tate weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Miesha Tate's reach?

Miesha Tate has a reach of 65" (165 cm).

How old is Miesha Tate?

Miesha Tate is 39 years old (born Aug 18, 1986).

Where is Miesha Tate from?

Miesha Tate is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY