Ex-UFC Champ Miesha Tate Raises ‘12th Man’ Flag Before Seahawks Preseason Game

You asked for it @MieshaTate and you finally got it!!! The @Seahawks and @12s have their #12Flag flying #DALvsSEA pic.twitter.com/DDgDQM4Dfz

— #UFCVancouver (@ufc) August 26, 2016

Miesha Tate may train in Las Vegas, but when it comes to the National Football League, her heart is in Washington.

Prior to Thursday’s preseason game between the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys, the former UFC bantamweight queen raised the honorary “12th Man” flag at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks retired the No. 12 in 1984 in honor of their fans; usually a celebrity or a season-ticket holder raises the flag located in the south endzone prior to games. For whatever it’s worth, Seattle defeated Dallas 27-17.

A native of Tacoma, Wash., Tate last fought at UFC 200, losing the 135-pound belt to Amanda Nunes via first-round submission. It is unclear when she will make her next Octagon appearance.

So! Secrets out super honored to raise the #12thman flag but before that enjoying sometime with cute little fans #GoHawks

A photo posted by Miesha Tate (@mieshatate) on Aug 25, 2016 at 6:31pm PDT