Misha Tate LV Weekly Cover

LAS VEGAS WEEKLY Case Keefer
Thu, Jul 7, 2016

Miesha Tate. Photography: Anthony Mair; Hair and Makeup: Natasha Chamberlin using MAC Cosmetics; Styling: Kris Kass.

When her UFC career began, Miesha Tate often found herself relegated to the role of Ronda Rousey refuter.

Rousey, then women’s bantamweight champion, used the cameras and microphones constantly hovering around her to torment Tate with insults and criticism. It was then up to Tate to defend herself, which she typically did.

One notable exception came when Rousey attacked Tate’s transient training. Tate was well aware that her sampling of gyms across the West Coast alongside boyfriend, head coach and fellow fighter Bryan Caraway needed to cease. “I was always looking for a place to make a home,” Tate said. “I just couldn’t find the perfect spot.”

Tate is finally confident she’s discovered her fighting Valhalla. Coming to Las Vegas and making camp in the Valley’s most famous mixed martial arts gym, Xtreme Couture, has allowed her to transcend a reputation as Rousey rival and nomadic fighter… Read More