Miesha Tate Says She Considered Retiring Before UFC 196

Miesha Tate's upcoming fight on Saturday against Holly Holm at UFC 196 almost never happened. Tate explained in a recent interview that she almost retired after being denied Women's Bantamweight title shots against Ronda Rousey on multiple occasions.“I felt like I was at the top of the top after winning four straight fights in a row and getting another title shot and really feeling like I was ready for that," Tate told FOX Sports. "I was excited for that opportunity. Right away, I was back