Miesha Tate
United StatesLast 5Last fight: Loss vs Yana Santos · Unanimous Decision · May 3, 2025
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CAREER SUMMARY
Miesha Tate holds a professional MMA record of 20-10-0. Tate has 31 professional MMA bouts on record. Tate has won 21 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Tate lands 3.03 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 1.40 takedowns per 15 minutes. Tate also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: May 3, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.
Profile
- Height
- 5'6"168 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 65"165 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- Aug 18, 1986
- Age
- 40
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Tacoma, Washington, United States
Latest on Miesha Tate
More on the blogCareer history
- LOSSvs Yana SantosUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo· May 3, 2025· Women's Bantamweight· 20-10 vs 16-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Julia AvilaUFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan· Dec 2, 2023· Women's Bantamweight· 20-9 vs 9-3POTNSUBR3 · 1:15
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez· Jul 16, 2022· Women's Flyweight· 19-9 vs 16-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 19-8 vs 12-2UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises· Jul 17, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 19-7 vs 9-8-1POTNTKOR3 · 1:53
- LOSSUFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· Nov 12, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 18-7 vs 9-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 9, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 18-6 vs 13-4SUBR1 · 3:16
- WINUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 18-5 vs 10-1POTNSUBR5 · 3:30
- WINvs Jessica EyeUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 17-5 vs 11-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Sara McMannUFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· Jan 31, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 16-5 vs 8-2MDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Rin NakaiUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 20, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 15-5 vs 14-1-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne· Apr 19, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 14-5 vs 9-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· Dec 28, 2013· Women's Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 8-0FOTNSUBR3 · 0:58
- LOSSvs Cat ZinganoUFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs Team Sonnen Finale· Apr 13, 2013· Women's Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 8-0FOTNTKOR3 · 2:55
- WINvs Julie KedzieStrikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman· Aug 17, 2012· Women's Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 16-11SUBR3 · 3:28
- LOSSStrikeforce: Tate vs Rousey· Mar 3, 2012· Women's Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 5-0SUBR1 · 4:27
- WINStrikeforce/M-1 Global: Fedor vs Henderson· Jul 29, 2011· Women's Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 17-4SUBR4 · 3:03
- WINvs Maiju SuotamaStrikeforce Challengers 10· Aug 14, 2010· Bantamweight· 11-2 vs 4-2UD
- WINvs Maiju KujalaStrikeforce: Challengers 10· Aug 12, 2010· Women's Bantamweight· 11-2UDR2 · 3:00
- WINStrikeforce: Challengers 10· Aug 12, 2010· Women's Bantamweight· 10-2 vs 7-7UDR3 · 3:00
- WINStrikeforce: Challengers 7· Mar 25, 2010· Women's Bantamweight· 9-2 vs 5-1SUBR2 · 4:09
- WINvs Valerie CoolbaughFreestyle Cage Fighting· Jan 16, 2010· 8-2 vs 4-4SUB
- WINvs Sarah OrizaCageSport 7· Oct 3, 2009· Featherweight· 7-2 vs 1-5TKOR2 · 0:08
- LOSSStrikeforce: Challengers 1· May 14, 2009· Women's Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 9-0UDR3 · 3:00
- WINvs Lizbeth CarreiroFreestyle Cage Fighting· Apr 4, 2009· 6-1 vs 3-5SUB
- WINvs Dora BaptisteAtlas Fights· Feb 21, 2009· 5-1 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Jessica BednarkFreestyle Cage Fighting· Jan 31, 2009· 4-1 vs 4-2TKO
- WINvs Jamie Lynn WelshCageSport 3· Nov 29, 2008· Bantamweight· 3-1 vs 0-4TKOR1 · 2:21
- WINStrikeforce: Melendez vs Thomson· Jun 26, 2008· Women's Bantamweight· 2-1 vs 2-3UDR3 · 3:00
- LOSSHOOKnSHOOT: Women's Grand Prix 2007· Nov 24, 2007· Bantamweight· 1-1 vs 3-0TKOR1 · 0:30
- WINvs Jan FinneyHOOKnSHOOT: Women's Grand Prix 2007· Nov 24, 2007· 1-0 vs 3-6DEC
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSvs Bia MesquitaUFC Fight Pass Invitational 3· Dec 15, 2022· 1-1SUB
- WINvs Jessica EyeSubmission Underground 2· Dec 10, 2016· 1-0SUB
- WINvs Valerie CoolbaughIllinois Regional· Oct 6, 2007· 2-1 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Debra LouisUSA Mixed Martial Arts· Oct 14, 2006· Bantamweight· 1-1 vs 0-1SUBR3 · 1:27
- LOSSvs Liz PosenerWANTED Fighting Challenge· Mar 25, 2006· Bantamweight· 0-1 vs 1-0TKOR2 · 3:00
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Xtreme Couture
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Women's Bantamweight roster (57 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Miesha Tate sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most submission attempts, Women's Bantamweight12
- #2 Most performance bonuses, Women's Bantamweight6
- #3 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, Women's Bantamweight1.0
- #3 Best takedown accuracy, Women's Bantamweight27.9%
- #4 Most control time, Women's Bantamweight1h 2m
- #5 Most takedowns landed, Women's Bantamweight19
- #21 Most knockdowns, Women's Bantamweight1
- #4 Most time in the cage, Women's Bantamweight3h 9m
- #4 Most fights, Women's Bantamweight13
- #5 Most title fight wins, Women's Bantamweight1
- #7 Longest win streak, Women's Bantamweight5
- #8 Most submissions, Women's Bantamweight2
- #9 Most finishes, Women's Bantamweight3
- #9 Most total strikes landed, Women's Bantamweight1,017
- #10 Longest average fight time, Women's Bantamweight14:31
Bonus résumé
Miesha Tate has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.
- ★ POTNvs Julia Avila · UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs TsarukyanDec 2, 2023
- ★ POTNvs Marion Reneau · UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs MoisesJul 17, 2021
- ★ POTNvs Holly Holm · UFC 196: McGregor vs DiazMar 5, 2016
- ★ FOTNvs Ronda Rousey · UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2Dec 28, 2013
- ★ FOTNvs Cat Zingano · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs Team Sonnen FinaleApr 13, 2013
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Miesha Tate earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Miesha Tate's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Women's Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Mar 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 362
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Women's Bantamweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1591▼11
- Peak
- 1778Jul 30, 2011
- Rated fights
- 31
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.
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 40 years old (born Aug 18, 1986).
Where is Miesha Tate from?
Miesha Tate is from the United States.
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