One month after announcing her retirement, former UFC Bantamweight champion Miesha ‘Cupcake’ Tate returned to combat sports competition at last night’s Submission Underground 2 event in Portland where she successfully

defeated current UFC bantamweight and former opponent Jessica ‘Evil’ Eye in a submission only grappling bout. The two previously fought each other in an MMA fight back in 2015, with Tate getting the unanimous decision victory. Tate defeated Eye in what was a fairly dominant bout, although she wasn’t able to get the submission she won via escape time.

There was controversy however as during the bout Tate rolled to an armbar submission attempt which she secured. The referee stepped in when Eye’s arm was extended in an ugly way and called a stop to the contest. However, Eye argued that she never tapped and so the match was restarted on the feet for no apparent reason.

Eye is currently on a four fight losing streak in the UFC and has been told she has one more chance before she is cut. She is currently taking a year out from competition in order to focus on other endeavours and work on her game. Meanwhile, UFC president Dana White recently confirmed that Miesha Tate will be working with the UFC despite her retirement, as a Fox Sports Analyst.

You can watch Tate’s armbar below.

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