Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate
Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate

After some crazy punches to start the fight, Ronda Rousey went to work getting Tate to the ground. No arm bar attempt but Rousey shows some striking as they get back to their feet. Tate gets Rousey on her back but Ronda’s guard is solid. Rousey looks like she could get a triangle choke in but she switches positions looking for an opening. She peppers Tate with some elbows.

Tate escapes and the fight gets to the feet where Tate lands a couple good combos before getting taken down by Rousey. Rousey is on top but Miesha again escapes. Miesha shoots in but gets tossed by the champ. Ronda lands a couple body shots and stands up. She greets Tate with a kick. It appears this fight will be going to the second round as action stalled against the cage. Miesha walks to her corner bleeding out of her mouth.

Miesha comes out for the second round smiling. Ronda throws here down pretty easy. Tate lands several up kicks. Rousey tosses her back to the ground. She lets Tate up and snatches a single leg to get her back to the mat. The crowd is cheering on the underdog as Tate gets to her feet. Ronda gets some punches off in the clinch. Ronda tosses Tate down with ease once again. Rousey gets mount and peppers Tate with punches. Rousey gets an arm bar but Tate escapes. Rousey works and gets reverse triangle. Rousey controls the action as the round comes to a close.

Rousey comes out the agressor in the third round pushing Tate against the fence. Ronda gets her to the ground and does what we all that she would do. Tate taps to the arm bar in the third round.

Rousey retains the belt and  Tate drops back to back fights. It seems a meeting with Cat Zingano will be next on the docket.

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