Holly Holm vs Miesha Tate — Fight recap

Miesha Tate submitted Holly Holm via rear-naked choke in the fifth round at 3:30, capturing the UFC women's bantamweight title in a stunning upset at UFC 196. Holm landed 59 significant strikes on 41% accuracy and controlled the cage for just 51 seconds, while Tate connected on 40 significant strikes at 38% but dominated positional control with 5:06 of dominance time.

The turning point came when Tate secured two takedowns—converting 22% of her nine attempts—and maintained top position through the championship rounds, ultimately sinking the choke as Holm faded in the fifth. Despite Holm's superior striking volume and precision, Tate's grappling strategy and relentless pressure proved decisive, shifting the bantamweight landscape and raising questions about Holm's ability to defend against wrestling-heavy opponents.