In her fight against Julia Avila at UFC Austin, Miesha Tate faced a high-stakes gamble, knowing that a loss would lead to more calls for her to retire. Despite suffering a two-fight slump, Tate, who returned from a five-year retirement in 2021, feels he has to prove himself and silence the critics who think he’s fallen down. Ta.
The former bantamweight champion dominated Avila over two rounds, securing a third-round submission and ending his losing streak. Tate, who earned a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus, credits her rejuvenated performance to her fiancé Johnny Nunes and wrestling coach Kirk White.
Reflecting on his journey, Tait admits it has been difficult to find the right coaching dynamic since the passing of Robert Follis. She highlighted White’s unique approach and emphasized his ability to enhance existing skills rather than introduce new technology. Tate’s UFC career was initially guided by her then-partner Brian Caraway, but the pressure of maintaining that relationship led to a breakdown that forced her to retire inside the Octagon at UFC 205.
After his separation from Caraway and his retirement, Tate redefined his relationship with the sport. She built her new team, enlisted the help of a mental coach and experienced a successful comeback in 2021 with a win over Marion Renaud.
Tate’s recent win over Avila signaled a change in her approach. Instead of her stubbornness, she focuses on going with the flow and utilizing grappling, recognizing that despite being great in training, she tends to underperform in fights. I did.
Ahead of UFC Austin, Tate told his team not to overwhelm them with instructions and emphasized his faith in his team’s preparation. Despite some coaching mishaps, such as White forgetting his stool, Tate praised his unique coaching style of leading with insightful questions.
It’s unclear how long his second season will last, but Tate is staying in the moment and taking things one step at a time. His record since his return is 2-2, and he admits he needs a few more wins to get closer to his title, but he values doing things his own way more than UFC gold. ing.
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