Jessica Eye Ready to Make Statement, Earn Title Shot with Win over Miesha Tate

Jessica Eye is ready to make her case for a shot at the UFC women’s bantamweight crown, and she plans to do that at the expense of Miesha Tate at UFC on Fox 16. The scrappy Ohio native began campaigning for a title opportunity following her lopsided victory over Leslie Smith at UFC 180 last […]

Jessica Eye is ready to make her case for a shot at the UFC women’s bantamweight crown, and she plans to do that at the expense of Miesha Tate at UFC on Fox 16. The scrappy Ohio native began campaigning for a title opportunity following her lopsided victory over Leslie Smith at UFC 180 last […]

UFC on Fox 16: Can Jessica Eye Knock Off Perennial Contender Miesha Tate?

UFC on Fox 16 plays host to a critical bantamweight matchup between No. 2-ranked contender Miesha Tate and No. 5-ranked Jessica Eye. This could be a title eliminator taking place in Chicago. Tate is riding a three-fight winning streak in her attempt to earn a third shot against Ronda Rousey. Eye is coming off a […]

UFC on Fox 16 plays host to a critical bantamweight matchup between No. 2-ranked contender Miesha Tate and No. 5-ranked Jessica Eye. This could be a title eliminator taking place in Chicago. Tate is riding a three-fight winning streak in her attempt to earn a third shot against Ronda Rousey. Eye is coming off a […]

Miesha Tate Open to Catchweight Bout with Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino

UFC women’s bantamweight Miesha “Cupcake” Tate may have opened up the pipeline to the Octagon for Cris “Cyborg” Justino.  Speaking at a recent fan Q&A session in Manila ahead of UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber this past weekend, Tate was asked about taking on the 13-1 Brazilian powerhouse.  Cupcake answered confidently (h/t Fightland): That’s […]

UFC women’s bantamweight Miesha “Cupcake” Tate may have opened up the pipeline to the Octagon for Cris “Cyborg” Justino.  Speaking at a recent fan Q&A session in Manila ahead of UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber this past weekend, Tate was asked about taking on the 13-1 Brazilian powerhouse.  Cupcake answered confidently (h/t Fightland): That’s […]

Rising Star Marion Reneau Wants Miesha Tate, Alexis Davis in Next Fight

Marion Reneau made a big impression in her first two fights. Now she wants to capitalize on that momentum with a bout against a top contender in the UFC women’s bantamweight division. “Let’s go for the top,” Reneau said Thursday in an interview with MMAjunkie Radio (h/t MMAJunkie.com). “Let’s go for Miesha Tate. Let’s go for […]

Marion Reneau made a big impression in her first two fights. Now she wants to capitalize on that momentum with a bout against a top contender in the UFC women’s bantamweight division. “Let’s go for the top,” Reneau said Thursday in an interview with MMAjunkie Radio (h/t MMAJunkie.com). “Let’s go for Miesha Tate. Let’s go for […]

‘Don’t Be Scared, Cupcake’: Sarah Kaufman Wants Miesha Tate; Tate Wants Correia

Sarah Kaufman knows how to start a conversation. The UFC women’s bantamweight division turned its game of musical chairs to full blast Thursday, when Kaufman posted a short video on Instagram challenging popular colleague Miesha Tate to a rematch. “Don’t be scared, Cupcake,” Kaufman said in the video, calling Tate by her nickname. Don’t be scared, […]

Sarah Kaufman knows how to start a conversation. The UFC women’s bantamweight division turned its game of musical chairs to full blast Thursday, when Kaufman posted a short video on Instagram challenging popular colleague Miesha Tate to a rematch. “Don’t be scared, Cupcake,” Kaufman said in the video, calling Tate by her nickname. Don’t be scared, […]

UFC 183 Results: 3 Fights for Miesha Tate to Take Next

Miesha Tate is as savvy as they come. The former Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion might have fallen short against current division champion Ronda Rousey, but her ability to grind and scrape together wins against the rest of her peers is as remarkable as it is unspectacular. Tate’s winning mentality was on full display at UFC […]

Miesha Tate is as savvy as they come. The former Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion might have fallen short against current division champion Ronda Rousey, but her ability to grind and scrape together wins against the rest of her peers is as remarkable as it is unspectacular. Tate’s winning mentality was on full display at UFC […]