Miesha Tate

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Today's UFC Long Island event featured a key women's flyweight contest between former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate and Lauren Murphy.

After fifteen minutes of action the fight went to the judges scorecards for decision. Murphy’ contest resulted in a unanimous decision victory for ‘Lucky’. Lauren was able to get the better of Tate on frequent occasion in the standup and did some solid work in the clinch. That loss was preceded by a TKO victory over fellow veteran Marion Reneau in her return to the Octagon.

UFC Long Island took place July 16 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate (19-9) made her flyweight debut against ...

Tate stepping in and Murphy lands a nice knee. Come forward is the answer as she forces another clinch stepping in but Murphy takes the position and she’s controlling Tate against the fence. Tate shoots and gets in on the hips but Murphy is simply too strong and powers out of it. Murphy on her bike a bit to start and Tate taking advantage and pushing the pace. Tate working behind the jab here and Murphy changes levels and gets a clean double but Tate immediately backs up to the fence and she’s trying to stand. Murphy still has the body lock and she’s got Tate against the fence now, but Tate reverses position and lands a good knee. Tate taking some shots because she has zero defense, but she’s making Murphy work and Murphy shoots a double that Tate defends. Tate drives on a takedown but Murphy stuffs it and lands a good knee. Tate lands a huge elbow on the inside but Murphy eats it. Tate has double-underhooks and she throws Murphy but Murphy keeps her hips up just enough to not concede the position and they’re back to the standing clinch. Tate moving around, still looking off, and Murphy changes levels and she’s in on the hips. Quick clinch and Murphy shucks it off and lands a good right hand.

Former women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate made her flyweight debut at UFC Long Island on Saturday taking on No. 3 ranked Lauren Murphy.

With Murphy solidifying her ranking in the division. Inside the clinch, Murphy appeared to be the stronger athlete. Murphy stuffed the attempt and went back to connecting with her jab. Tate closed the distance but Murphy landed a big right hand. Tate looked to get the fight to the ground, but Murphy successfully sprawled. Inside the clinch, Murphy landed a clean elbow on the break.

UFC Long Island results: Miesha Tate has offered up a statement following her loss to Lauren Murphy earlier today (Sat., July 16, 2022).

Since making her return to action in July 2021, “Cupcake” has gone 1-2, losing her last two bouts. But like the true warrior she is, Tate never wavered, staying in the pocket and absorbing big shots while landing a few of her own. Murphy — the former division title contender — busted up “Cucake” early in the fight, opening up a huge gash on the bottom of her left eye.

Former women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate made her flyweight debut on the UFC Long Island main card on Saturday in a losing effort against Lauren ...

Thank you to all those who continue to love and support me regardless, you know who you are,” Tate wrote to her social media accounts. Tate’s change in weight class got off to a rocky start when the No. 3 ranked Murphy handed her an unanimous decision loss in her debut. Tate came out of retirement after nearly five years away from the sport in July 2021 defeating Marion Reneau in her comeback fight.

Lauren Murphy defeated Miesha Tate via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), at UFC Long Island on Saturday, July 16, 2022, live from the UBS Arena.

Tate continued to push forward and landed a couple of jabs. Murphy changed levels and went for a takedown but Tate was able to defend it. Tate landed a strong shot of her own and then a right hand. Murphy went for a takedown and eventually got Tate down for a second before Tate returned to her feet. Murphy landed a strong right hand but Tate worked her way back up her feet. Murphy and Tate went to the ground, again only for a matter of seconds before returning to the feet and another clinch against the fence.

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The fight started out competitive, but the tide clearly turned in Murphy's favor as the minutes went on. In the first round, Tate (19-8 MMA, 6-5 UFC) had good ...

Murphy is 6-1 since 2019 with her only defeat to Shevchenko. The win over Tate marks Murphy’s first victory against a former UFC champion. Credit to Tate, who brought the fight to Murphy at all times, but Murphy was able to withstand the pressure and deliver damage. Meanwhile, the loss for Tate signaled a failed flyweight debut. In the last round, Tate looked to get a takedown, but Murphy was able to defend the attempts. In the first round, Tate (19-8 MMA, 6-5 UFC) had good success with her jab. Tate controlled the action until the bell.

Tate (19-9 MMA, 6-6 UFC), a former UFC women's bantamweight champion, made an unsuccessful first drop down to flyweight Saturday when she came out on the wrong ...

After retiring from the sport in late 2016 and being away for nearly five years, Tate now is 1-2 since resuming her fighting career. Tonight wasn’t my night, congratulations to @laurenmurphymma and we continue to learn the lessons of life! It was a tough go for Tate, who had her left eye and nose badly damaged by Murphy’s punches over the course of three rounds.

Former UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate is taking an optimistic approach to her fighting future following a loss at UFC Long Island.

It’s unclear if Tate will return to bantamweight or give flyweight another go for her next Octagon appearance. Tate made her 125lb debut against the former title challenger Lauren Murphy to kick off the UFC Long Island main card. She has competed against the likes of Ronda Rousey, Cat Zingano, and a title win over Holly Holm during her career.