This week's Hottie of the Week (HOW) is MMA fighter Miesha Tate. Tate is 21 and from Ellinsburg, Washington. This 5'6" hottie has a 2-1 professional record and she is coming off a big win against Elaina Maxwell last month at the Strikeforce show in San Jose. Tate's boyfriend, Bryan Caraway, is also a MMA fighter.
To view D Wizzle's interview with Caraway, click here -
http://dwizzlesworld.blogspot.com/2008/07/interview-with-elitexc-fighter-bryan_21.html
Hey Miesha, how's it going today? Congratulations on your win over Elaina Maxwell at Strikeforce!
Thanks, it was a big win for me!
Would you like a rematch with Kaitlin Young one day since she gave you your first and only loss in your career?
Yes, I would because I feel like I learned a lot from that loss. I've developed a much better and more aggressive style of fighting, and I believe I would win a rematch!
Yes, I would because I feel like I learned a lot from that loss. I've developed a much better and more aggressive style of fighting, and I believe I would win a rematch!
You were on the boys wrestling team in high school. How did that come about?
My best friend Sharon and I decided to join the wrestling team together, because we both love sports. I just don't like basketball. We decided to wrestle since there was no other sports offered during that season and we both grew to love wrestling immensely.
Is that how you met your boyfriend, Bryan Caraway?
I actually met him at college. He and Tommy Truex started a basic jui-jitsu club, and I decided to try it out and thought it was way cool, I was encouraged by the guys to commute with them to Yakima and train more seriously up there.
My best friend Sharon and I decided to join the wrestling team together, because we both love sports. I just don't like basketball. We decided to wrestle since there was no other sports offered during that season and we both grew to love wrestling immensely.
Is that how you met your boyfriend, Bryan Caraway?
I actually met him at college. He and Tommy Truex started a basic jui-jitsu club, and I decided to try it out and thought it was way cool, I was encouraged by the guys to commute with them to Yakima and train more seriously up there.
Is he the reason you got into MMA?
Well pretty much... yea, he is the reason besides me having a wrestling background. If he hadn't started that club, I wouldn't be where I am today that's for sure.
Well pretty much... yea, he is the reason besides me having a wrestling background. If he hadn't started that club, I wouldn't be where I am today that's for sure.
Where do you train at and who are some of your trainers and training partners?
I originally trained out of Yakima MMA under Rich Guerin, and that's where I learned all of my basics and most of what I know today, but I now train out of Victory Athletics with Dennis Hallman and it's a great gym!
I originally trained out of Yakima MMA under Rich Guerin, and that's where I learned all of my basics and most of what I know today, but I now train out of Victory Athletics with Dennis Hallman and it's a great gym!
Were you more nervous for your fight with Maxwell or Bryan's fight?
Probably more nervous for his fight... not because I doubt his ability in any way, but because I know how much he despises losing, and that's a risk we all take when we get in the cage.
How do you think you would do against Gina Carano?
Probably more nervous for his fight... not because I doubt his ability in any way, but because I know how much he despises losing, and that's a risk we all take when we get in the cage.
How do you think you would do against Gina Carano?
At this point in my career, I don't think I'd really consider fighting her, but I do have the potential to beat her especially because I don't think she's really had anyone challange her on the ground, which is exactly what I would do!
Who are some of your favorite fighters to watch?
Obviously, my boyfriend Bryan is my number one because he is so talented, a good person, and he helps me a lot with my fight career, but I also like GSP because he's an amazing athlete and he's not cocky. I also like Shayna Baszler because she's a total badass!
What are some of the things you like to do when you are not training?
I like to watch a lot of movies. I also like camping and anything that has to do with the water!
Obviously, my boyfriend Bryan is my number one because he is so talented, a good person, and he helps me a lot with my fight career, but I also like GSP because he's an amazing athlete and he's not cocky. I also like Shayna Baszler because she's a total badass!
What are some of the things you like to do when you are not training?
I like to watch a lot of movies. I also like camping and anything that has to do with the water!
Is there any opponent that you would like to fight next?
I'd like to fight Liz Posener because she was my first amateur fight and my only amateur loss.
I'd like to fight Liz Posener because she was my first amateur fight and my only amateur loss.
What part of your game do you think you need to work on the most?
Well, I'm not afraid to stand but that's probably where I need the most work!
Well, I'm not afraid to stand but that's probably where I need the most work!
What weight class do you prefer to fight in? Is it hard for you to cut weight down to 145? It looks like you weigh a lot less than 145 to me.
I walk around at about 145, and I prefer to fight at 135 because I'm used to cutting weight and that is a comfortable cut for me.
I walk around at about 145, and I prefer to fight at 135 because I'm used to cutting weight and that is a comfortable cut for me.
Who would win in a fight between you and Bryan in the cage?
(Laughs) Well, he would probably let me beat up on him for a while and work my game a little, and then at the end, he'd kick my butt and probably sub me out in like two seconds!! (laughs)
(Laughs) Well, he would probably let me beat up on him for a while and work my game a little, and then at the end, he'd kick my butt and probably sub me out in like two seconds!! (laughs)
How come you don't have a nickname yet? We need to get you one.
Well the nickname I came out to was "TakeDown" Tate, but who knows about that one! I guess I do need a real nickname because no one's givin me one that's stuck yet!
Thanks for taking the time to talk to me. I can't wait to see you fight again. Do you have any final words for the fans out there?
Just a big thank you for all the support and I can't wait to fight again!
Well the nickname I came out to was "TakeDown" Tate, but who knows about that one! I guess I do need a real nickname because no one's givin me one that's stuck yet!
Thanks for taking the time to talk to me. I can't wait to see you fight again. Do you have any final words for the fans out there?
Just a big thank you for all the support and I can't wait to fight again!
