UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregorOct 26, 2016 by Jim Edwards
Miesha Tate Can't Remember Parts of Loss to Amanda Nunes
Miesha Tate Can't Remember Parts of Loss to Amanda Nunes
Miesha Tate comments on a potential bout with Cris Cyborg, her loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 200, her relationship status, and more.
Miesha Tate is one of the lucky 26 fighters who will compete in Madison Square Garden on November 12 at UFC 205--the promotion's first ever show in New York City.
While Tate is understandably ecstatic at the opportunity ahead, she's recently had the displeasure of mulling over losing the UFC women's bantamweight title at UFC 200 in July to Amanda Nunes. Speaking on the UFC Unfiltered show this week, Tate recalled the evening and how it all went wrong for her.
"I felt regardless I was going to be able to perform and win that fight," Tate said. "There were a lot of moving pieces and a lot of things going on, but that's life you know. Not every fight is perfect in the lead-up and sometimes life gets in the way and it makes it hard. Still, when the cage door closed I believed that I would be fine.
"I got caught really early with a big right hand, and it rocked me. It's one of those things that I'm not inclined to blame on external things about myself. I just need to take responsibility that I didn't turn up that night, and I thought I was good and that I could deal with it all and carry on with the juggling act. But I got caught that's all."
Tate then further detailed the fight itself and gave a scary account of how she felt physically after being rocked early by a big Nunes right hand.
"I know I trained hard for that fight and I just got clipped really, really early and I really don't remember the fight. I wasn't aware of my surroundings and I lost my ability to move really and a lost strength in my body and it was the weirdest thing.
"Some people who have maybe knocked out you'll know there is something going on in your brain. It's like things are glitching and you aren't really aware of your surroundings and you are trying to get it together.
"I remember circling and trying to get my bearings back together, but she was really aggressive in the first round and she was just on me. I don't remember shooting, and I don't remember any of that stuff. I was definitely rocked, and it's crazy when you go back and watch it--I don't remember any of that."
Having stated earlier in the week that she would be keen to face the challenge of facing Cristiane Justino, Tate reiterated the statement and said that she'd consider taking it at a catchweight if required.
"You can't say Cyborg isn't legit--she's crushing girls," Tate said. "Would I be open to it, yeah sure. It would be win-win. She's a beast, and it would be cool to challenge myself up against someone of her stature. I'm curious to see how she would do up against some of the top-five girls at 135, and you know, she's been impressive so far.
"I wish she could make 135 so we wouldn't have any questions about girls having to move up in weight. People question and say it's only five pounds it doesn't make a difference, but really it does. It might not sound big, but all wrestling weight classes when you get to the higher ones are all pretty much five pounds apart because five pounds makes a big difference. It's a big advantage if you know how to use your weight.
"It would be cool to see if she can take 135, but I wouldn't be opposed to taking the fight at 140."
With the rumor mills spinning overtime regarding Tate's relationship with boyfriend and coach Bryan Caraway, host Matt Serra awkwardly asked if they were on hiatus. Tate wasn't giving away too much in her answer.
"Personal life is personal life, and I just don't care to talk about it," Tate said. "There are plenty of personal life things that I just keep under the radar."
When asked whether it would be a scary proposition to run into Caraway if they were to break up, Tate dismissed it would, but then hinted that something had changed in their relationship.
"No not at all," Tate said. "I'm not saying anything as far as personal life stuff, but nothing has changed really. Everything is good and everything will be working exactly the same as it has before. Yeah, everything is good."
Don't miss breaking news, feature stories, event updates, and more. Sign up for the FloCombat mailing list today.
Licking her wounds after UFC 200
While Tate is understandably ecstatic at the opportunity ahead, she's recently had the displeasure of mulling over losing the UFC women's bantamweight title at UFC 200 in July to Amanda Nunes. Speaking on the UFC Unfiltered show this week, Tate recalled the evening and how it all went wrong for her.
"I felt regardless I was going to be able to perform and win that fight," Tate said. "There were a lot of moving pieces and a lot of things going on, but that's life you know. Not every fight is perfect in the lead-up and sometimes life gets in the way and it makes it hard. Still, when the cage door closed I believed that I would be fine.
"I got caught really early with a big right hand, and it rocked me. It's one of those things that I'm not inclined to blame on external things about myself. I just need to take responsibility that I didn't turn up that night, and I thought I was good and that I could deal with it all and carry on with the juggling act. But I got caught that's all."
Out of sorts after an early blow
Tate then further detailed the fight itself and gave a scary account of how she felt physically after being rocked early by a big Nunes right hand.
"I know I trained hard for that fight and I just got clipped really, really early and I really don't remember the fight. I wasn't aware of my surroundings and I lost my ability to move really and a lost strength in my body and it was the weirdest thing.
"Some people who have maybe knocked out you'll know there is something going on in your brain. It's like things are glitching and you aren't really aware of your surroundings and you are trying to get it together.
"I remember circling and trying to get my bearings back together, but she was really aggressive in the first round and she was just on me. I don't remember shooting, and I don't remember any of that stuff. I was definitely rocked, and it's crazy when you go back and watch it--I don't remember any of that."
Cyborg at 140 could happen
Having stated earlier in the week that she would be keen to face the challenge of facing Cristiane Justino, Tate reiterated the statement and said that she'd consider taking it at a catchweight if required.
"You can't say Cyborg isn't legit--she's crushing girls," Tate said. "Would I be open to it, yeah sure. It would be win-win. She's a beast, and it would be cool to challenge myself up against someone of her stature. I'm curious to see how she would do up against some of the top-five girls at 135, and you know, she's been impressive so far.
"I wish she could make 135 so we wouldn't have any questions about girls having to move up in weight. People question and say it's only five pounds it doesn't make a difference, but really it does. It might not sound big, but all wrestling weight classes when you get to the higher ones are all pretty much five pounds apart because five pounds makes a big difference. It's a big advantage if you know how to use your weight.
"It would be cool to see if she can take 135, but I wouldn't be opposed to taking the fight at 140."
Her relationship with Bryan Caraway
With the rumor mills spinning overtime regarding Tate's relationship with boyfriend and coach Bryan Caraway, host Matt Serra awkwardly asked if they were on hiatus. Tate wasn't giving away too much in her answer.
"Personal life is personal life, and I just don't care to talk about it," Tate said. "There are plenty of personal life things that I just keep under the radar."
When asked whether it would be a scary proposition to run into Caraway if they were to break up, Tate dismissed it would, but then hinted that something had changed in their relationship.
"No not at all," Tate said. "I'm not saying anything as far as personal life stuff, but nothing has changed really. Everything is good and everything will be working exactly the same as it has before. Yeah, everything is good."
FloCombat's hottest content, delivered to your inbox
Don't miss breaking news, feature stories, event updates, and more. Sign up for the FloCombat mailing list today.