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Miesha Tate commends Holm for accepting fight instead of waiting for Rousey rematch

The newly crowned UFC women's bantamweight champion talks about her victory over Holly Holm and why she admires "The Preacher's Daughter" for refusing to wait for Ronda Rousey.

It's no secret that UFC president Dana White was frustrated with Holly Holm's decision to defend the bantamweight title against Miesha Tate, instead of waiting for a mega-money rematch with Ronda Rousey.

Holm, who has won multiple world titles in boxing, dethroned "Rowdy" via head kick at UFC 193 and was expected to rematch the former champion later in the year.