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Miesha Tate to defend UFC crown against Amanda Nunes

By AP

Thursday 7 April 2016 08:13, UK

Miesha Tate celebrates after defeating UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm during UFC 196
Image: Miesha Tate celebrates after defeating UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm during UFC 196

UFC bantamweight champion Miesha Tate will make her first title defence against Amanda Nunes at UFC 200 on July 9.

Tate (18-5) claimed the women's 135-pound belt with a dramatic fifth-round submission of Holly Holm at UFC 196 last month.

The 29-year-old American has won five consecutive fights since her second loss to former champion Ronda Rousey in December 2013.

Miesha Tate takes down UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm during UFC 196 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on March 5, 2016 in Las
Image: Tate takes down UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm during UFC 196

Holm took Rousey's belt last year with a stunning knockout victory. Rousey is not expected to return to the octagon until later this year.

Nunes (12-4), a 27-year-old Brazilian, has won five of her six UFC fights, losing only to former title contender Cat Zingano.

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Amanda Nunes (L) kicks Valentina Shevchenko during UFC 196
Image: Amanda Nunes (L) kicks Valentina Shevchenko during UFC 196

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