Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate is changing weight classes, as previously teased.
MMA Fighting reported that Tate will take on recent flyweight title challenger Lauren Murphy at a UFC card on May 14th. Originally this matchup was targeted for UFC 273 in April, but a scheduling conflict prompted the fight to be moved back.
Tate (19-8) ended her five-year retirement from the sport last year, winning by third-round TKO against Marion Reneau at UFC Vegas 31 in July. She then headlined UFC Vegas 43 in November against Ketlen Vieira, who defeated her by five-round unanimous decision.