New York Post Gushing Over UFC Champion Miesha Tate

For those in-tune with the MMA scene, the idea of Miesha Tate knocking out photo shoots is not surprising.

However, now that she is atop the UFC bantamweight world, Tate is likely in line for more high-profile gigs than before.

And the New York Post has taken notice.

In a recent report, the site had this to say about “Cupcake,” who will likely meet Ronda Rousey for a third time before 2016 closes:

Ronda Rousey has some stiff competition — both in the ring and on the red carpet.

Miesha Tate — the current UFC women’s bantamweight champion after she put Holly Holm in a headlock last week — is hardly recognizable in this glamorous photo shoot. The 29-year-old stunner traded in her cornrows and gloves for curls and stilettos — and with a body like that, could be poised to be the next athlete to chase entertainment stardom.

Tate likely will face off with former UFC champ Rousey for the 135-pound bantamweight title later this year; Rousey has defeated Tate in two previous matches. Rousey, who held the title for three years straight, fell to Holm in *November.