Miesha Tate has had just a few days to savor a big comeback victory – and she’s got a fairly serious injury to recover from – but she has a next opponent in mind. Tate (16-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) shook off a first-round knockdown to come back and score a majority-decision win over Olympic medalist and fellow contender Sara McMann (8-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) this past Saturday at UFC 183 Their bout closed out the FOX Sports 1-televised prelims at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, and it was one of the more memorable performances from the card. After the fight and a subsequent trip to the hospital, Tate, 28, attended the post-event press conference and confirmed she broke her orbital bone and has a four- to six-week recovery period. However, once the two-time UFC title challenger is healed up, she wants a shot at Brazilian contender Bethe Correia (via Twitter ): I want @bethecorreia next. Who is with me? I heal quickly 4 weeks 2 heal my eye and I am ready 2 schedule this fight @danawhite @seanshelby — Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) February 3, 2015 Correia (9-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC) was 6-0 before signing with the UFC in 2013 and has since picked up decision wins over Julie Kedzie and Jessamyn Duke, as well as a recent TKO victory over vet Shayna Baszler.
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After big UFC 183 win, Miesha Tate wants Bethe Correia next – MMA Junkie