The Fiery Women of MMA, In And Out Of The Cage

Heavy Lifting

Miesha Tate also pointed out that helping Kai get to the hospital faster was only possible because of her strength. “I want to point out that I have been told many times that I am ‘too buff’ or ‘manly’ that I should stop lifting weights, that it’s ‘gross’ and not attractive for a woman,” wrote Tate. “I am so happy I never listened to the limitations others wanted to put on me and I hope that our youth knows that [they] don’t have to conform.”

“We agreed we would both be strong for each other,” she said of Kai. “Teamwork at its best!” This isn’t the only time Miesha Tate has stepped in to save the day.