Miesha Tate's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Miesha Tate. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Miesha Tate is an American professional mixed martial artist, currently competing in the UFC's women's Bantamweight division. A former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion, she also held the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship. Additionally, Tate served as the vice president of ONE Championship. As of April 2025, she is ranked #12 in the UFC women's bantamweight division, showcasing her continued presence in the sport.

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2005: State Championship Title

In 2005, during her senior year at Franklin Pierce High School, Miesha Tate competed in the girls' state championship for wrestling and won the title.

March 26, 2010: Strikeforce Challengers Fight

On March 26, 2010, Miesha Tate faced Zoila Gurgel at Strikeforce Challengers: Johnson vs. Mahe and won by armbar submission in the second round.

July 2011: Wins Strikeforce Bantamweight Championship

In July 2011, Miesha Tate won the Strikeforce Bantamweight Championship, becoming the first woman to submit Marloes Coenen in an MMA bout.

August 18, 2012: Strikeforce Fight

On August 18, 2012, Miesha Tate faced Julie Kedzie at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman, winning by armbar in the third round.

December 2013: Cover of Fitness Gurls magazine

In December 2013, Miesha Tate appeared on the cover of Fitness Gurls magazine, labeled as "the most beautiful woman in MMA".

April 19, 2014: UFC Win

On April 19, 2014, Miesha Tate faced Liz Carmouche at UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne and won via unanimous decision, securing her first win in the UFC.

September 20, 2014: UFC Fight Night Win

On September 20, 2014, Miesha Tate faced Rin Nakai at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson and won via unanimous decision, making her 2–2 in the UFC.

2014: Saving Bryan Caraway's mother

In 2014, Miesha Tate was credited by Bryan Caraway with saving the life of his mother, Chris Caraway, during an asthma attack while scuba diving.

January 31, 2015: UFC 183 Victory

On January 31, 2015, Miesha Tate faced Sara McMann at UFC 183 and won the fight by majority decision. She out-grappled McMann.

July 25, 2015: UFC on Fox Win

On July 25, 2015, Miesha Tate faced Jessica Eye at UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

July 17, 2021: UFC Win and Performance of the Night

On July 17, 2021, Miesha Tate won her fight against Marion Reneau at UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés via third round TKO, earning her second Performance of the Night award in her UFC career.

2022: Winner of Celebrity Big Brother

In 2022, Miesha Tate won the third season of Celebrity Big Brother, where she also won four Head of Household competitions.

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December 2, 2023: UFC on ESPN 52 Win

On December 2, 2023, Miesha Tate faced Julia Avila at UFC on ESPN 52 and won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in round three, earning her the Performance of the Night award.