How rich is Miesha Tate? 6 things to know about the UFC fighter and US Celebrity Big Brother winner, from her net worth and MMA comeback to going into labour for 67 hours
- Tate retired after losing to Raquel Pennington at UFC 205 and became vice-president of the One Championship in Singapore – but now she’s back for a ‘second surge’ in her sports career
- A mum of two with fellow UFC fighter Johnny Nuñez, Tate is close with her parents too, posting Instagram photos with her mum and cheering on NFL’s Seattle Seahawks with her dad
Tacoma-born UFC fighter Miesha Tate made headlines again when she emerged as the winner of Celebrity Big Brother season three.
As a professional mixed martial artist, Tate has won numerous times throughout an impressive career, earning important titles such as the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion and becoming UFC women’s champion six times.
Besides all of her sports accolades, Tate is also an inspiring woman with a full life outside the octagon. Here are some fun facts about her …
1. She is nicknamed “Cupcake”
While her nickname “Cupcake” stemmed from Tate’s love for cupcakes and baking in general, it is also a way for her to defy stereotypes.
According to UFC, Tate said that despite her feminine and sweet look, she is strong and unstoppable on the inside as she warned, “This cupcake can hurt you.”
2. She started wrestling boys in high school
When Tate was in high school, she joined the wrestling team at a friend’s encouragement, according to Bleacher Report – before the school even had an official female wrestling team. Her presence in the team wasn’t welcomed at first by the boys who were astonished at the participation of a girl in a sport typically associated with men.
However, as Tate was determined to get better at wrestling, she inspired many other girls in Washington state and, eventually, she won the girls’ state championship in her fourth year.
3. She shares happy moments with her parents
