Relive the controversial moment when Ronda Rousey refused to shake Miesha Tate’s hand after their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 168. Discover the reactions from fans and Rousey’s explanation for her unsportsmanlike behavior.
| Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate faced off in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 168.
| Rousey won the fight via third-round submission to retain her bantamweight title.
| Rousey and Tate had one of the most intense rivalries in MMA.
| Rousey’s refusal to shake hands with Tate after the fight sparked controversy.
| In a post-fight interview, Rousey explained her decision not to accept Tate’s extended hand.
| Fans criticized Rousey for her unsportsmanlike behavior.
| The incident remains a controversial moment in MMA history.
It has been ten years since Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate faced off in their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 168. While Tate managed to escape Rousey’s submission attempts in the first two rounds, Rousey ultimately secured a third-round submission victory to retain her bantamweight title.
Rousey and Tate had one of the most intense rivalries in MMA, and they are credited with bringing women’s mixed martial arts to the forefront of the UFC. Their rivalry began at Strikeforce, where Rousey claimed the 135-pound title against Tate in March 2012.
After the UFC absorbed fighters from Strikeforce, Rousey became the inaugural bantamweight champion. After successfully defending her title twice, she faced off against Tate for the second time, following weeks of trash-talking and personal insults. Once again, Rousey emerged victorious.
While the fight itself was undoubtedly entertaining, what caught the attention of fans was Rousey’s refusal to shake hands with Tate after her win. This unsportsmanlike behavior did not sit well with many fans, who criticized Rousey for her actions.
In a post-fight interview with Ariel Helwani, Rousey explained her decision not to accept Tate’s extended hand. She revealed that she couldn’t forgive Tate for making derogatory remarks about her family during the build-up to the fight. Rousey stated, "My family is my coaches and my actual family… Everything between me and her, I totally understand. It’s part of the game, but once you cross that line, I can’t shake the hand of somebody who spits on my back."
Reactions from Fans
Following a recent reminder of the incident by @MMAHistoryToday on X, fans took to the comments section to express their thoughts. Many criticized Rousey for her unsportsmanlike behavior, calling it a "classless move." Others labeled her a poor sport and expressed disappointment in her actions.
Here are some reactions from fans:
- "That was a classless move."
- "Rousey was always a b*tch and a poor sport. Took her losses worse than my little sisters too."
