Miesha Tate reflects on rivalry with Ronda Rousey and its impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:21 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
In a recent social media post, Miesha Tate shared her thoughts on Ronda Rousey, a decade after their memorable fights. Tate, who faced Rousey twice, expressed respect for Rousey despite their contentious history. She credited their rivalry as a catalyst for her own growth as a fighter, stating that Rousey pushed her to become better. Rousey returned to MMA earlier this year to defeat Gina Carano in a brief bout before retiring once again. Tate's acknowledgment sheds light on the evolution of women's MMA and Rousey's influential role.
- •Miesha Tate praised Ronda Rousey's impact on her career.
- •Rousey defeated Gina Carano earlier this year and retired again.
- •Tate lost both of her fights against Rousey by submission.
- •Their rivalry is credited with elevating women's MMA.
- •Tate acknowledged the respect that has grown over time.
- 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Ronda Rousey’s former opponent offers her honest opinion on legend: ‘Rivals can make you better’
"After almost a decade-long absence, Ronda Rousey returned to MMA earlier this year against Gina Carano . In a fight lasting a mere few seconds, Rousey defeated Carano and retired from the sport. Once regarded as one of the best women’s MMA athletes in the world, Rousey suffered a few brutal losses in the final stages of her UFC career before […] The post Ronda Rousey’s former opponent offers her honest opinion on legend: ‘Rivals can make you better’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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