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By: Julio Olmo
Islam Makhachev won the Main Event, but it was the victorious return of Miesha Tate in the Co-Main Event that stole UFC Vegas 31 “Fight Night.”
The former UFC and Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion stopped veteran Marion Reneau in her comeback fight on Saturday’s UFC.
It was a dominant showing by Tate.
"I'M BACK" 😤
🧁@MieshaTate with an IMPRESSIVE return to the Octagon!
[ Watch #UFCVegas31 LIVE on @ESPN & @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/Q60wX5wDNJ
— UFC (@ufc) July 18, 2021
Tate had retired from the sport in 2016 after suffering a decision loss to Raquel Pennington at UFC 205. Tate walked away from the sport on a two-fight losing streak, which marked the end of her run as UFC women’s bantamweight champion. “Cupcake” lost the belt to current champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 200 in July 2016.
"I'm here and I'm back!"
"With all due respect, I'm not here for a fight, I'm here for a belt!"@MieshaTate 2.0 has arrived! 🧁#UFCVegas31 pic.twitter.com/3OOWTVBYAT
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) July 18, 2021
The 34-year-old didn’t call anyone out following her win over Reneau, but did make it clear she plans to continue fighting.
However, it was brought up to her attention at the post-fight press conference with the media that Holly Holm wants a rematch.
Miesha Tate responds to Holly Holm's call for rematch: 'Her and I will fight again' #UFCVegas31 https://t.co/UobPzkWh62
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) July 18, 2021
"I'm just getting started. This is just the tip of the iceberg."@MieshaTate returns to the Octagon with a win #UFCVegas31🔉⬆️
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— UFC News (@UFCNews) July 18, 2021
Danny Segura Host of Hablemos MMA and Contributor to MMA Junkie with UFC Vegas 31 Recap.
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𝙃-𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙 🤘
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— UFC (@ufc) July 18, 2021
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