Legend of UFC Miesha Tate may be out for SIX MONTHS due to a broken nose sustained in her loss against Ketlen Vieira, UFC Vegas 43.
Tate lost the bantamweight bout to unanimous points, falling 48-47 and 48-47 respectively, while Tate was defeated 49-46.
The UFC legend was beaten in the spectacular fight at UFC Vegas 43
After her nose exploded, the 35-year old was a bloody mess throughout the fight.
A medical suspension could also mean that she won't be able to return to the Octagon until at least half-way through next season.
Mixedmartialarts.com reports Tate had 'bilateral nasal fractures' and a "superior septal fracture".
To fight again, she will need medical clearance.
Tate, a former bantamweight champion was fighting in her second fight after a five year layoff.
In July, she was victorious with a TKO win. She ran into trouble in the fifth round when Vieira beat her on the way to the victory.
Tate (19-8) was taken by a local hospital to have a CT scan done on her head, and face.
Vieira stated that she had always dreamed of being in a major event against a legend after Vieira's victory.
"To be able live that moment and win, I don’t have any words.
"That's why I'm here - I'm here fight the best.
"Respect my skills."
