She defeated Maiju Kujala in the opening round , and then went on to beat Hitomi Akano by unanimous decision in the finals .
Miesha Tate earned a shot at the title after winning a one - night four - woman tournament last August .
Miesha Tate defeated Maiju Kujala in the opening round , and then went on to beat Hitomi Akano by unanimous decision in the finals .
Miesha Tate earned a shot at the title after winning a one - night four - woman tournament last August .