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Miesha Tate accused of turning down rematch fight with Holly Holm at UFC 300: ‘We’re looking for someone tougher’

Related Topics: Miesha Tate, Holly Holm, UFC, Julia Avila

Former undisputed bantamweight champion, Miesha Tate has been accused of refusing a rematch fight with fellow former division titleholder, Holly Holm according to the latter’s manager, who has claimed the former has turned down multiple offers to fight the Albuquerque veteran – amid continued links to a re-run at UFC 300 next year.

Tate, a former undisputed bantamweight champion, made her return to the Octagon and the bantamweight limit at the start of the month at UFC Austin, turning in a dominant performance en route to a one-sided third round rear-naked choke win over Julia Avila.