Miesha Tate was a big underdog coming into her UFC 196 title fight against women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm. And through four rounds, it looked as though Holm had the right game plan to defend her title. But that is why championship fights are five rounds and you fight to the last bell, as Tate was able to submit Holm in the last round by rear naked choke:

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.

source: mmafighting.com

Play-By-Play

Round 5 – Tate needs to press. She knows it, and she’s moving forward. But Holm knows it, too, and she’s punching when Tate moves forward. Tate rushes forward for a takedown, but Holm pushes her away. Tate slips a punch and wraps the body, but Holm quickly spins off the cage, creates distance and pull away. Holm misses a high kick. Tate catches her with a left hand, but Holm is fine. Tate slips around to the back and drags the action to the floor. Incredible move, and she’s looking for the choke. It’s there. Holm tries to roll forward to escape. Smooth move, but she can’t get free. Tate locks it up tighter and squeezes. Holm refuses to tap and goes to sleep. Amazing win. Incredible comeback.

source: mmajunkie.com