Miesha Tate

Miesha Tate

Miesha Tate
Quick Facts About Miesha Tate
Celebrated Name Miesha Tate
Age 38 years old
Nick Name Cupcake
Birth Name Miesha Theresa Tate
Birth Date 1986-08-18
Gender Female
Profession American mixed martial artist
Nationality American
Place of Birth Tacoma, Washington, United States
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada
Ethnicity White
Horoscope Leo
Religion Atheist
Mother Michelle Tate
Father Rob Tate
Sister Felicia Martin
High School Franklin Pierce High School
University Central Washington University
Boyfriend Johnny Nunez
Sexualorientation Straight
Son Daxton Wylder Nuñez
Daughter Amaia Nevaeh Nunez
Marital Status Unmarried
Net Worth $6 million
Salary $200k-$300k (Annually)
Height 5 ft 6 inches
Weight 61 Kg
Body Shape Curvaceous
Breast Size 37 Inches
Waist Size 25 Inches
Hip Size 36 Inches
Bra Size 42C (US)
Shoe Size 8 (US)
Dress Size 8 (US)
Eye Color Hazel
Hair Color Dark Brown
Active Years 2007–2016, 2021-present (MMA)
Current Team Xtreme Couture

Who is Miesha Tate?

  • Miesha Tate is an American mixed martial artist. She is also a mixed martial arts pundit and submission grappler. She was appointed as Vice president by Singapore-based mixed martial arts promotion ONE Championship in 2018.
  • She came into the limelight after winning the Strikeforce Women's Bantamweight Championship. She is also a silver medal winner in the FILA Grappling Championships.
  • Tate's final victory in MMA came on March 5, 2016, when she won the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship after beating Holly Holm via technical submission.
  • She begins her MMA career in 2007 and announced her retirement in 2016 after losing her Bantamweight Championship title. But On March 24, 2021, Tate announced that she will be returning to compete in MMA against Marion Reneau on July 17, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192. 


What Ethnicity is Miesha Tate?

  • Miesha Tate was born on August 18, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington, United States. Her birth name is Miesha Theresa Tate and she is currently 34 years old. Born to American native parents, she holds American nationality and belongs to White ethnicity. August 18 falls under the star sign of Leo indicating her Dignified, playful, ambitious, and loyal characteristics. She is non-religious. 
  • Miesha was born to her lovely mom Ms. Michelle Tate and father Rob Tate. She was raised by her mum as a single parent and it was difficult for her financially for the first years of her life. Her father who raised her came into her life when Miesha was about three.  She was seven when her brother was born and her sister Felicia Martin was born when she was 15.
  • She attended Franklin Pierce High School and played amateur wrestling there. After graduating from High school, she enrolled at Central Washington University for higher education and also started her MMA career.

Who is Miesha Tate married to? 

  • In 2018, Tate admitted that she was dating Johnny Nunez who is an MMA fighter. In June 2018, she gave birth to their daughter, Amaia Nevaeh Nunez.  On December 25, 2019, Tate announced that she is pregnant with a second child with Nunez. On June 14, 2020, she gave birth to their son, Daxton Wylder Nuñez. The family resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Previously, Miesha was romantically linked with an American mixed martial artist Bryan Caraway. Miesha and Bryan met for the first time while studying at the same Central Washington University in the late 2000s. It is also believed that Tate saved the life of Bryan's mother, Chris Caraway when she suffered an asthma attack while scuba diving in 2014. But due to certain misunderstandings, the two have already broken off and are living a happy life with their loved ones.


How much is Miesha Tate worth?

  • Miesha Tate has a net worth of $6 million. Miesha Tate started her mixed martial arts career in 2007. In 2009, she won the Bantamweight championship of the Freestyle Cage Fighting promotion and a silver medal in the FILA Grappling Championships in 2011. She used to earn $200k-$300k per year in 2016 as a prominent UFC Fighter.
  • She has appeared as a model on the cover of several sports magazines.  She has appeared in a mixed martial arts documentary, Fight Life, and pose nude in 2013 ESPN Body Issue. Miesha Tate has modeled for many websites and publications like ESPN The Magazine and Fitness Gurls.
  • Tate is featured as a playable character in the video game EA Sports UFC. In 2014, Tate gained sponsorship deals with NASCAR and Budweiser after joining NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick's KHI Management company. 
  • The multi-millionaire has purchased The 2,614 square feet house in Las Vegas, Nevada for $179,984. The house features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. She owns a Chevrolet Corvette C7 and a $90,000 214 Range Rover.

How tall is Miesha Tate?


  • Miesha Tate is 5 ft 6 inches tall and weighs 61 Kg. She has an Athletic build body that is Curvaceous in shape.
  • Her breast size is 37 inches, her waist size is 25 inches and her hip size is 36 inches. She wears a 42C (US) size bra and 8(US) size shoes. The 8 (US) size dress perfectly suits her body. Her eye color is Hazel and has long straight dark brown hair.
  • Miesha exercise routine starts with strength-focused training in the morning and technique drills session in the evening. She completes the routine with push kick exercise to improve her lower body strength and balance. In terms of diet, she takes two spoons of coconut oil daily.
  • Ronda Rousey nearly broke Miesha Tate's Arm in Strikeforce Dominance. Tate was criticized by the media for risking long-term damage to her arm by resisting the armbar for several moments.

Facts About Miesha Tate

  • #1She was born in the US but she looks like Israeli.
  • #2She has found it difficult to be a fan of Khabib.
  • #3Her sister is against the wrestling and has pursue modeling career.
  • #4 She was a very outdoorsy girl during her childhood.
  • #5She grew up as a tomboy.
  • #6She amassed a 5–1 amateur record in MMA before turning pro.
  • #7She has fought 23 times in the UFC.
  • #8After her return from retirement, she has already signed a six-fight contract with the UFC.
  • #9Her wrestling-heavy style leads to her first nickname, "Takedown".
  • #10She is a Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.