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Dana White credits Holm for being 'gangster' by not tapping out to Miesha Tate

Although Holly Holm lost her bantamweight title to Miesha Tate at UFC 196, "The Preacher's Daughter" made the rounds with the grit and determination she showcased in the final round.

Holm, who became an overnight sensation when she dethroned Ronda Rousey via head kick at UFC 193, found herself caught in a rear-naked choke in the 5th round but refused to tap out. The former boxing world champion lost consciousness and said in the post-fight interview that the thought of tapping out never entered her mind.

Whilst UFC president Dana White criticized Holm's decision to take a fight with Miesha Tate instead of waiting for a mega-money rematch with Rousey, the UFC president had nothing but admiration for the way she went out against "Cupcake".