Tate earns stunning fifth round win over Holm to take title
The co-main event of UFC 196 features UFC Women’s Bantamweight champion Holly Holm defending her title against top contender Miesha Tate.
The co-main event of UFC 196 featured UFC Women’s Bantamweight champion Holly Holm defending her title against top contender Miesha Tate.
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Holly Holm seemed well on her way to retaining the UFC women’s bantamweight championship on Saturday night.
Then Miesha Tate scored one of the most stunning finishes in mixed martial arts history.
Tate landed a swift takedown in the final two minutes of the fifth round at UFC 196 and landed a tight rear-naked choke. Holm tried to shake Tate off, and when she couldn’t, went unconscious instead of tapping out.
Tate won the title at 3:30 of the final round at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for her fifth straight victory.
Official Result: Miesha Tate defeated Holly Holm by Technical Submission (RNC, Round 5, 3:30)
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