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“I think we've broken a lot of barriers and kind of shattered our "glass ceiling" that was there for women. There are so many great fighters and we've proved a lot of people wrong. A lot of the times our fights are the best fights on the card.”

Quote by Miesha Tate

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Miesha Tate is a celebrated mixed martial artist, born on August 18, 1986. She has made substantial contributions to the realm of MMA, particularly in the women's division. Tate has held multiple championships throughout her career, including the Strikeforce Women's Championship and the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. Her prowess in striking and grappling has earned her a reputation as one of the top female fighters in the sport. more

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