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The former Strikeforce women's champion took to the airwaves Monday to defend herself against critics who claim she turned down a shot at UFC 135-pound champion Ronda Rousey.

Good news for Miesha Tate: her arm wasn't broken by Ronda Rousey. Bad news: Rousey is still the new Strikeforce women's 135-pound champion.

Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey both made weight Friday night, meaning their Strikeforce title fight Saturday night is a go. Bloody Elbow has the full results from the weigh-ins.

Will Olympian and the undefeated Ronda Rousey get her Strikeforce title shot at Miesha Tate? According to a report, the fight is a go for March in Columbus, OH.

If Strikeforce is to continue in 2012, it should do so as a women's only promotion, says Josh Nason.

In order to survive, does women's MMA need Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey? Josh Nason thinks so.

Strikeforce's Miesha Tate wants a fight with Gina Carano after she gets her title match against Marloes Coenen.

Bloody Elbow Radio was live Tuesday with guests Miesha Tate and Zac George, plus further discussion of the UFC buying Strikeforce and talk of the developing situation with Jon Jones and Rashad Evans.

Miesha Tate Out; Liz Carmouche Steps in to Face Marloes Coenen for the Title in Strikeforce

Miesha Tate earned a shot at the Strikeforce 135 pound title. If she had her way, she'd fight Sarah Kaufman-and the fight would go down on the main card of a large Strikeforce card, no the main event of a smaller Challengers show. Much more with Tate in an exclusive interview.