Miesha Tate put on a spectacular performance at UFC Austin – tapping out her opponent, Julia Avila, with a nasty Rear Naked Choke submission!
Tate’s strategy was clear from the outset, as she was consistently bringin the fight to the ground, leaving Avila struggling to set up a proper defense.
The bout ultimately ended with a Rear Naked Choke finish, at the 01:15 mark in the third round.
Check it out on the video below!
Pure dominance by Miesha Tate 😤 #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/MvU51tpdQN
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) December 2, 2023
Reflecting on the victory, Tate emphasized her determination and resilience:
It wasn’t about the opponent.
I was going to show up this way tonight no matter who it was against. This is what made me.This tonight marks my 20th professional victory. I’ve been doing this for 18 years.
People said quit, give up after my last fight.I had to show myself and I hope all of you that you do not quit on yourself. You do not give up.
This victory marks a significant comeback for Tate, who is now 2-2 since returning from retirement.
Her return to the bantamweight division, following an unsuccessful stint at 125 pounds, reestablishes her as a formidable contender in the category.
