Miesha Tate vs. Hitomi Akano

Co-Main Event | Tournament Championship | 135 lbs
W
Tate defeats Akano
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 9:00 Total
"Cupcake"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"Girlfight Monster"

Fighter Comparison

9-2-0

Climbed to 10-2
Pro
Record
15-7-0

Fell to 15-8

United States
Nation

Japan
Olympia
Washington
Fights out of
Chofu
Tokyo
23
+11 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 36
+4 wks
134.2 lbs
(60.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs)
5'6"
(168cm)
Height
5'5"
(164cm)
66.5"
(169cm)
Reach
61.0"
(155cm)
Xtreme Couture Gym AACC

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce Challengers 10

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce Challengers 10: Riggs vs. Taylor
  • Date: Saturday 08.14.2010 at 12:00 AM ET
  • Referee: Neil Sarembock
  • Venue: Dodge Theatre
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Stephen Quadros, Pat Militech
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
  • Tate Disclosed Pay: $10,000
  • Akano Disclosed Pay: $2,100
  • Title on Line: Tournament Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Vacant
  • Tournament: Strikeforce Women's 135 lbs
  • Tournament Round: Finals
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Videos & Highlights

    Interview  |  Miesha Tate post-fight interview

    Watch this post-fight video interview with Miesha Tate as she discusses her tournament victory over Hitoma Akano.

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