05/31/2026
"I'm Fighting Under The Name Cupcake" Official Preview of Episode 56 with
Miesha "Cupcake" Tate rose from Tacoma, Washington, to become one of the true pioneers of women’s MMA. Born on August 18, 1986, she developed her fighting spirit as a high school wrestler, winning a state championship on the boys’ team in 2005.
Tate turned professional in 2007 and quickly made her mark. She captured the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Championship in 2011 and later achieved her greatest success in the UFC, submitting Holly Holm in the fifth round at UFC 196 to win the UFC Women’s Bantamweight title in 2016.
A dominant grappler with elite takedowns and submissions, she built a professional record of 20-10, earning respect for her resilience through a high-profile rivalry with Ronda Rousey and multiple comeback performances.
Beyond the Octagon, Tate has served as a coach on The Ultimate Fighter, worked as a commentator, held the role of Vice President at ONE Championship, and become a passionate advocate for women’s health and cycle-syncing training.
A mother of two, she returned to competition in 2021 after a brief retirement and continues to train out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. Her legacy as a tough, trailblazing champion endures in women’s combat sports.
