However, Tate surprised everyone, moments after her loss, announcing her retirement from the sport. Usually, when a fighter decides it is time to call it quits, he or she is met with praise for bravely acknowledging the fighting spirit within them has burnt out.
While Tate’s retirement was met primarily with well-wishes and pats on the back, not everyone had a rosy take on her decision.
The MMA fan favourite, ‘Cupcake’ is hoping to secure a broadcasting role with FOX, but Bethe Correia, Former Woman’s Bantamweight Title Contender, who recently called for a bout with Tate, believes the former’s retirement speaks of her frail mentality.
Correia explained this opinion in a recent Q&A with fans (via MMA Fighting).
Drawing from her own setbacks, ‘Pitbull’ Correia said she was motivated to get better and not give up.
The criticism for Tate’s isn’t surprising, though, considering the online rivalry between the two talented ladies, and ‘Pitbull’ explained her desire to lock horns with the WMMA great.
“My history with Miesha Tate is very old,” she explained.
“I still have the things she said about me stuck in my throat, especially about my loss to Ronda. She said some bad things, but in the end, I saw that her attitude, announcing her retirement, that I’m way above her,” she added.
‘Cupcake’ calls it quits at just 30 years old – which leaves the door open for a potential transition somewhere down the road.
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