Miesha Tate knows Ronda Rousey better than any other women's bantamweight fighter in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) today. Not only has Tate logged the most rounds against the former UFC queen (four in total), but she has dissected Rousey's in-cage talents and mental psyche for years. That's why Tate's perspective on Rousey's mixed martial arts (MMA) future should be one of the more valued outlooks around the sport today.

"I already knew that. Didn't everyone already know that?" said Tate to TMZ Sports when asked about Rousey wrapping up her career. "I don't know why everyone is so surprised by it, honestly. She was already talking about that before she fought Holly [Holm]. So it's no surprise to me. I already kind of knew this would probably be one of her last ones, if not potentially her last one, if she doesn't win it. I think it could be her last one."

Ironically, Rousey will be making her return to the Octagon at UFC 207 on Dec. 30 against current women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, who defeated Tate via first-round submission at UFC 200 this past July to claim the 135-pound title. But despite Nunes being a big obstacle in the way, "Cupcake" still holds out for the possibility of a trilogy fight with "Rowdy."

"I really would like another crack at her," added Tate when asked if Rousey retiring would bum her out. "I don't want a half-hearted version of Ronda anyway so I hope she comes back strong and I hope it's not too much of a race against the clock. Definitely would like to face her in the future."

While Rousey aims to avenge a loss to Holly Holm back at UFC 193 in her upcoming title fight with Nunes, Tate will be preparing for a high-profile tilt with Raquel Pennington at UFC 205 on Nov. 12 from New York City. If the two rivals can pull out impressive victories to end 2016, they may very well meet again next year.