Pena defeated Cat Zingano by unanimous decision and is now 4-0 in the UFC. No longer hunting her own title shot, Miesha Tate hopes Amanda Nunes beats Ronda Rousey at UFC 207. She also has the potential to gas out if that aggression doesn't net a first-round finish. Miesha Tate is one of them. She landed just three strikes in the third round of her latest decision win over Valentina Shevchenko as she coasted off a great first two rounds. Don't miss Jones and Cormier in the main event Saturday on Pay-Perview. Watch the highlights from Brock Lesnar's press conference after his return to the Octagon at UFC 200. She was outpointed by Holm throughout the fight but was able to pull off the latest title change in UFC history at the 3:30 mark of the fifth round. Rogan previews each fighter on this epic fight card so don't miss UFC 200 July 9 in Las Vegas. Miesha Tate will seek her first UFC bantamweight title defense against Amanda Nunes at UFC 200 on July 9 in Las Vegas. Just like her Brazilian male counterpart, though, she becomes much less dangerous as fights wear on. "I took this fight because the UFC called me up and asked me if I would fight and I said yes," Tate said, per Campbell. Nunes has put on some impressive performances to get to this spot, although not against the big names of the division. Few in the division can create one the way that Nunes can, but few in the sport can ride them out like Tate. She didn't consistently win rounds. Daniel Cormier came out victorious at UFC 200 even though his belt wasn't on the line. Amanda Nunes took the women's bantamweight championship from Miesha Tate at UFC 200. Cormier defeated Anderson Silva by unanimous decision. BarbaricBob 1,428 BarbaricBob ... Nate vs Conor 2. Tate really hasn't seen someone as powerful in the striking department as Nunes since her loss to Cat Zingano in 2013. Lesnar deployed his signature ground-and-pound to defeat Mark Hunt by unanimous decision. Edgar vs Aldo goes down at UFC 200 only on Pay-Per-View. UFC champion Miesha Tate will defend her women's bantamweight title against the No. Miesha Tate poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on December 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She will have the opportunity to return to the win column when she faces Raquel Pennington at UFC 205 on November 12th. Don't sweat it, UFC FIGHT PASS has you covered all week with exclusive fights, interviews with big stars, and the 2016 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony live. Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images. Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes Full Fight UFC 200. However, her biggest attribute may be her durability and cardio. Nunes is a different challenge than Holm. Plus, hear from Tate and Nunes. "Amanda has the best win streak in the division, and she is very dangerous. Nunes knocked Tate to the ground and earned a submission win in the first round. UFC Minute: Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes is must-see main event UFC women's champion Miesha Tate takes on Amanda Nunes in the new main event of UFC 200. However, with Rousey still sitting on the sidelines and Tate ready to return to action, Nunes emerged as the next fighter to get a crack at the belt. The UFC threw fans yet another curveball with the announcement that Miesha Tate would face Amanda Nunes at UFC 200. The Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier rivalry has been going on for years. LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 08: (L-R) Opponents Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes of Brazil face off during the UFC 200 weigh-in at T-Mobile Arena on July 8, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gallery Photos: Miesha Tate through the years Since then, she's been on a five-fight wins streak, with all of those wins coming by decision other than her win over Holm. Hendricks was defeated by unanimous decision. Miesha Tate (c) vs. Amanda Nunes Interimstitelkampf im Federgewicht Jose Aldo vs. Frankie Edgar. Aldo vs Edgar 2. There was no mention of any other names.". UFC President Dana White recaps the historic UFC Fight Week, featuring Amanda Nunes claiming the bantamweight title and Brock Lesnar returning to the Octagon at UFC 200. Kelvin Gastelum got back in the winning column after swinging with Johny Hendricks for all three rounds at UFC 200. In the other, a gamer who will hang on as long as she needs to in order to grind out later rounds. Brock Lesnar won in his return to the Octagon at UFC 200. Take a closer look at the main event as Lisa Foiles brings you the latest episode of the UFC Minute. Miesha Tate … This is the UFC 200 live blog for Miesha Tate vs. Amanda Nunes, a bantamweight bout at Saturday night's UFC event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Tate… She can take anybody out within one round.". Take a closer look at the main event as Lisa Foiles brings you the latest episode of the UFC Minute. "It's as simple as that. A fight against Tate will be the ultimate step up in competition for her. Followers 1. After over four years away from the Octagon, Brock Lesnar defeated Mark Hunt at UFC 200. Go behind the scenes of UFC 200 before and after Amanda Nune's victory over Miesha Tate. UFC Minute: Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes is must-see main event UFC women's champion Miesha Tate takes on Amanda Nunes in the new main event of UFC 200. The matchup might not have the same sizzle as a bout against one of the bigger names in the division, but Nunes is undoubtedly a tough matchup for anyone. TJ Dillashaw won his first fight since losing the bantamweight title in January. Former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate predicts Cris Cyborg vs. Amanda Nunes winner and says Nunes “hits like a man.” It’s unlikely that … 1:06. It was a testament to how much heart Tate has and just how difficult she is to beat. UFC 200 - Tate vs. Nunes pits Amanda Lioness Nunes vs Miesha Cupcake Tate fight in T … Watch the post-fight press conference from UFC 200, featuring stars Brock Lesnar, Jose Aldo, Daniel Cormier and more. Gastelum defeated Hendricks by unanimous decision at UFC 200. Give us your prediction for Nunes vs. Rousey below! Can't be in Vegas for UFC International Fight Week? UFC women's champion Miesha Tate takes on Amanda Nunes in the new main event of UFC 200. Catch up with the stars of UFC 200 with Wednesday's pre-fight press conference highlights, including fighters Brock Lesnar, Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier and more. In the first of FIVE episodes, John Gooden and Dan Hardy give us the lowdown on the UFC 200 main event between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones. She's arguably the best stand-up fighter in the division. Cain Velasquez and Derrick Lewis took big strides as well last weekend. She's much more methodical in the way that she uses her kickboxing to break down opponents over time. In Cain Velasquez's first fight since losing the heavyweight belt in June 2015, Velasquez knocked out Travis Browne. 2016 UFC International Fight Week delivered historic fights, championships performances, and so much more. UFC Minute: Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes is must-see main event UFC women's champion Miesha Tate takes on Amanda Nunes in the new main event of UFC 200. Here's a look at how the two stack up statistically and a look at the road each of them took to get to this spot: Amanda Nunes: The Vitor Belfort of Women's MMA. Watching Nunes fight, there are definitely some parallels to Vitor Belfort in her game. Nunes … Dillashaw defeated Raphael Assuncao at UFC 200 by unanimous decision. Should she get upset by Nunes like she upset Holm, it's definitely something she'll be forced to think about a little more. “I said, if she lands that right hand – if Cyborg doesn’t respect the fact that Amanda has enough power to knock her out, she’s going to be in trouble,” Tate recently told MMAjunkie Radio. Jose Aldo became the UFC's featherweight interim champion on Saturday at UFC 200. Julianna Pena impressed in the biggest fight of her career at UFC 200. Amanda Nunes became the fourth ever UFC women's bantamweight champion. Amanda Nunes of Brazil forced Miesha Tate to submit with a chokehold in the first round in the main event at UFC 200 Saturday night in Las Vegas to become the new champ. Velasquez earned the stoppage at the end of Round 1 at UFC 200. In his first fight since losing his featherweight title, Jose Aldo defeated Frankie Edgar. Who will be the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champ? UFC women's champion Miesha Tate takes on Amanda Nunes in the new main event of UFC 200. Take a closer look at the main event as Lisa Foiles brings you the latest episode of the UFC Minute. Travis Browne stopped Josh Barnett at UFC 168 with a series of elbows. Tate lost her UFC bantamweight title in her first defense against Nunes in July 2016. UFC Miesha Tate vs. Amanda Nunes: Career Stats, Highlights for Both Before UFC 200 Alex Ballentine @. Don't miss UFC 200 only on Pay-Per-View Saturday, July 9. Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes set for UFC 200 Sign in to follow this . Her best win was a first-round submission over former title contender Sara McMann, but outside of that, her wins have come against the likes of Shayna Baszler and Germaine de Randamie. Take a … Luta completa: Amanda Nunes finaliza Miesha Tate Foi assim que a campeã Amanda Nunes Leoa conquistou o título dos galos no #UFC200. Johny Hendricks fell to Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 200 on Saturday night. UFC 200 is on tap to be the greatest event in UFC history. It wasn't always pretty. Tate could stand to make a big payday in rematches against Rousey and Holm or a catchweight bout with Cyborg Justino, who just made her UFC debut at 140 pounds, but now Tate will have to get past Nunes to set those up. It isn't the matchup MMA fans are clamoring for. Here are the highlights from Miesha’s first defence of her new title. Nunes will probably never reach that number, but nine of her 12 career victories have come by way of stoppage in the first round. Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones fight for the light heavyweight title in the main event with the newly scheduled co-main event between Brock Lesnar and Mark Hunt. Northcutt went the distance at Enrique Marin and won via unanimous decision. Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey was a series of mixed martial arts bouts booked by Strikeforce and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Amanda Nunes, right, bloodied Miesha Tate with a series of stiff jabs and overhand rights before getting Tate to tap out by rear-naked choke in Round 1. Lesnar won in his return by unanimous decision. By BarbaricBob, April 7, 2016 in UFC. Report. Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes fight Saturday night during UFC 200 at the T-Mobile Arena for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. Tate has skills. While Nunes has only gone to the cards twice, she's just 1-1 in those fights. I break people in fights" - @MieshaTate #UFC200 https://t.co/SZdSOck4BS. That isn't something that crossed her mind when agreeing to this bout, though. After years of playing second fiddle to Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate finally became the champion of the women's bantamweight division at UFC 196. For more on the upcoming MMA schedule, visit the MMA Rumors section of the site. Take a closer look at the main event as Lisa Foiles brings you the latest episode of the UFC Minute. "It's pretty easy," Shelby said, per Brian Campbell of ESPN.com. UFC women's bantamweight champ Miesha Tate prepping for Amanda Nunes ahead of UFC 200. usatodaysports. Aldo claims the UFC featherweight interim title after his win at UFC 200. With Nunes gassing in the third round of her last fight, it's hard to imagine she has the cardio to last all five rounds with Tate's grueling wrestling and tenacity. In fact, Tate hasn't lost since her second submission loss to Rousey in December 2013. Jones is ready to finish the rivalry on Saturday at UFC 200. The outline of this fight is fairly simple. Tate has to ride out the storm. Now, she'll look to use the grand stage of UFC 200 to keep that position as she defends her title for the first time against Amanda Nunes. 4 ranked Amanda Nunes at UFC 200 on July 9 in Las Vegas. Not only is she putting her win streak on the line against a dangerous opponent, but she's taking the same chance that Holly Holm did in that it could cost her a big-money fight down the line. Newly-crowned women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate looks to cement her legacy at UFC 200 against Brazilian finisher Amanda Nunes. You don't become a UFC champion without them. A rubber match with Rousey still remains the most intriguing, with a rematch against Holly Holm not too far behind. She was massacred. Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the new rankings after three events and three days blew up the pound-for-pound list. Belfort is just 4-5 in decisions in his career. Lauzon knocked out Sanchez in Round 1 at UFC 200. That's not a given, though. Mature Frankie Edgar has learned from his experienced and the former lightweight champion thinks he has the recipe to start fast against Jose Aldo and take the interim featherweight title. Do you agree with Tate’s prediction for the fight PENN Nation? UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some of the best under-the-radar fights from all three events during International Fight Week 2016. Joe Lauzon's KO against Diego Sanchez bumped to fifth on the UFC's all-time finishes list. However, Zingano was able to win that by having the cardio to get the finish in the third round. UFC 200's line-up has Joe Rogan extremely excited. Cain Velasquez vs. Travis Browne Johny Hendricks vs. Kelvin Gastelum Gegard Mousasi vs. Derek Brunson Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez Takanori Gomi vs. Jim Miller Sage Northcutt vs… Tate knows this and pointed to her ability to break opponents as the reason she would be victorious, per the UFC Twitter account: "She has a tendency to break in fights. Don't miss Browne take on Cain Velasquez at UFC 200 on Saturday, July 9 live on Pay-Per-View. Aldo defeated Frankie Edgar by unanimous decision. Miesha Tate wasn’t merely beaten by Amanda Nunes at UFC 200 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Miesha Theresa Tate August 18, 1986 (age 34) Tacoma, Washington, United States: Other names: Cupcake Takedown: Nationality: American: Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Weight: 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) Division: Bantamweight: Reach: 65 in (170 cm) Style: Folkstyle Wrestling, Submission Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai In one corner you have a fighter in Nunes who can end anyone's night in the first round. Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Eddie Alvarez and Daniel Cormier all make big moves this week. Plus, hear from Tate and Nunes. Nunes submitted Miesha Tate in the first round at UFC 200 to claim the title. Our staff reveals their picks for Saturday's stacked card, Miesha Tate vs. Amanda Nunes by the Numbers. Tate is currently coming off a UFC 200 loss to Nunes, which saw her lose the women’s bantamweight championship. Nine fighters that have held UFC title belts headline the main card. Plus, hear from Tate and Nunes. 00:34. 00:34. Cormier defeated legend Anderson Silva by unanimous decision. Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes set for UFC 200. He holds the record with 15 such stoppages in the Octagon. Watch the final face offs ahead of UFC 200 between Daniel Cormier and Anderson Silva, as well as the interim featherweight title opponents Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar. Bryan Caraway gets in trouble with the law after allegedly stealing Miesha Tate's ATV, Khamzat Chimaev is not doing well, UFC Vegas 19 is on the horizon and more. 2:09. Miesha Tate's win against Holly Holm her last time out was the quintessential Miesha Tate performance. It's that stopping power that led her to this opportunity, according to UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby. Nunes is an ultra-aggressive Brazilian striker with the ability to put anyone away in the first round. Ballentine_Alex Sage Northcutt won the third fight of his UFC career at UFC 200. Despite a last-second change in opponent, Daniel Cormier was able to earn a victory at UFC 200. T-Mobile Arena, When Cris Cyborg fell face first to the canvas courtesy of Amanda Nunes, Miesha Tate wasn’t surprised. UFC Tonight announced the championship fight on Wednesday. Miesha Tate vs. Amanda Nunes full fight video preview for the UFC 200 pay-per-view (PPV) bantamweight championship main event, which is scheduled for the … Belfort is the ultimate first-round finisher in UFC history. Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes will battle it out for the women's bantamweight bout during the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 200 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, 9 July. Taking this fight against Nunes isn't without its risks. Four months later, Tate retired after a loss to Raquel Pennington at UFC 205. Recap the action from Friday's UFC 200 official weigh-in, feautring stars Frankie Edgar, Miesha Tate, Anderson Silva and more. Las Vegas United States, Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved. Download the UFC Mobile App for past & live fights and more! There aren't many women who've shared the Octagon with both Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes. No, she would not wait … Recommended Posts. While the former champion was able to land strikes against Tate with some regularity, Holm has never been a devastating one-blow striker. Watch the face offs from Friday's official weigh-in at UFC 200, featuring stars Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Brock Lesnar and Mark Hunt. 2016 MMA fight – Miesha Tate vs Amanda Nunes – full fight Video UFC 200 Posted on 2016/07/10 ATBF Editorial Board Review by AllTheBestFights.com : 2016-07-09, good fight between Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes : it gets three stars (UFC Performance of the Night). Go behind the scenes of International Fight Week with this edition of Thrill and Agony and watch the full video exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS. Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the new rankings after three events and three days blew up the pound-for-pound list. We take a look at the facts and figures from UFC 200, The Ultimate Fighter season 23 finale and Fight Night Dos Anjos vs Alvarez. Browse more videos. Yet at the end of the fight, she was the one with her hand raised. Miesha Tate walks to the Octagon to face Amanda Nunes of Brazil during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Playing next.