Issue 136

December 2015

Leading UFC bantamweight Miesha Tate flexes with fans at the Olympia Expo, faces off against Cyborg and even takes up dirt biking

Friday September 18th 

Miesha hangs out at the Olympia 2015 Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Had a great time today with @revlabs met a lot of great fans,” she posts, while a wave of meet-and-great pictures with her supporters flood social media.

Sunday September 20th 

The former Strikeforce champ touches down in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to corner Emily Whitmire to victory at Freestyle Cage Fighting 50. Whilst there she samples the dishes on offer at the Grand Casino Resort’s Flame steak house and new Soto sushi restaurant. 

Thursday October 1st

Without a fight in the diary, Miesha is enjoying some rare free time. And what better way than by celebrating her father’s birthday with family. “Love ya Dad,” she posts, along with a pic of them both enjoying a family dinner with loved ones.

Monday October 5th

Tate treats her social media followers to a sneak preview of her upcoming movie, Fight Valley, which is due for release in December. The flick also stars fellow female fighters Holly Holm and Cris ‘Cyborg’ Justino.

Tuesday October 6th

Miesha hangs out with UFC strawweight contender Rose Namajunas and the stars of NASCAR at a dinner for the Kevin Harvick Foundation. She says: “Love @DanicaPatrick who knew such a Badass could come in such a small package!”

Friday October 9th

‘Cupcake’ visits Cancun’s Hard Rock Hotel for their Pinktober breast cancer awareness event. “It’s so great and I am very proud to be a part of it.” In the afternoon she teaches a women’s self defense seminar with Invicta FC featherweight Cindy Dandois.

Friday October 16th

Always looking for new and exciting ways to challenge herself, Tate hits the track with her dirt bike and new Alpinestars gear. She posts: “Never knew how much fun riding could be and how incredibly challenging! I’m addicted!”