[Breaking news update, posted at 9:34 p.m. PT]
Miesha Tate has defeated Holly Holm by submission in round 5 of their UFC title match.
The reaction @MGMGrand for @MieshaTate!! What. A. Fight. #AndNew #UFC196 https://t.co/CkuqtYo66X
— UFC (@ufc) March 6, 2016
The reaction @MGMGrand for @MieshaTate!! What. A. Fight. #AndNew #UFC196 https://t.co/CkuqtYo66X
— UFC (@ufc) March 6, 2016
[Original story, posted at 8:50 p.m. PT]
Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate for Women’s Bantamweight Title
In November, Holm scored one of the most consequential upsets in the history of the sport, knocking out the formerly unbeaten superstar Ronda Rousey. UFC initially wanted to hold off Holm’s first title defense for Rousey’s return, but Rousey didn’t want to return until the fall so Tate gets the opportunity here. Tate has been one of the best fighters in her division for years and is a formidable challenge for Holm. If Holm loses, it takes a lot of the steam off a Holm/Rousey rematch for the title that could be the biggest money fight in the history of the sport.
Click here to read the full story on LATimes.com.
What a round for @MieshaTate!!!!!! #UFC196 https://t.co/hfM0UUs7cY
— UFC (@ufc) March 6, 2016
This is where @MieshaTate wants to be! #UFC196 https://t.co/8lCkrWeSLM
— UFC (@ufc) March 6, 2016
YESSSSSSSSSSS #UFC196 @HollyHolm vs @MieshaTate for the bantamweight belt NOW!!! pic.twitter.com/TAgeFnQj7t
— UFC (@ufc) March 6, 2016