Women's Strawweight

Michelle

"The Karate Hottie"

Waterson-Gomez

L UD
Waterson-Gomez
VS
OPPONENT
Gillian Robertson
U-DEC
June 29, 2024
L KO
Waterson-Gomez
VS
OPPONENT
Marina Rodriguez
KO/TKO Punches
September 23, 2023
L SD
Waterson-Gomez
VS
OPPONENT
Luana Pinheiro
S-DEC
April 08, 2023
L SUB
Waterson-Gomez
VS
OPPONENT
Amanda Lemos
SUB Guillotine Choke
July 16, 2022
L UD
Waterson-Gomez
VS
OPPONENT
Marina Rodriguez
U-DEC
May 08, 2021
18
WINS
13
LOSSES
0
DRAWS
AGE
40
HEIGHT
160 cm
WEIGHT
52.2 kg
REACH
157 cm
LEG REACH
35.5 cm
COUNTRY
United States

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 303(6/29/24) Waterson-Gomez lost a three round unanimous decision to Gillian Robertson
• UFC Fight Night(9/23/23) Waterson-Gomez was stopped by Marina Rodriguez via strikes at 2:42 of the second round
• UFC 287(4/8/23) Waterson lost a three round split decision to Luana Pinheiro
• UFC on ABC(7/16/22) Waterson was submitted by Amanda Lemos via guillotine choke at 1:48 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(5/8/21) Waterson lost a five-round unanimous decision to Marina Rodriguez
• UFC Fight Night(9/12/20) Waterson won a five-round split decision over Angela Hill
• UFC 249(5/9/20) Waterson lost a three round split decision to Carla Esparza
• UFC Fight Night(10/12/19) Waterson lost a five round unanimous decision to Joanna Jedrzejczyk
• UFC on ESPN(3/30/19) Waterson won a three round unanimous decision over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
• UFC 229(10/6/18) Waterson won a three round unanimous decision over Felice Herrig
• UFC on FOX(4/14/18) Waterson won a three round split decision over Cortney Casey
• UFC 218(12/2/17) Waterson lost a three round unanimous decision to Tecia Torres
• UFC on FOX(4/15/17) Waterson was submitted by Rose Namajunas via rear naked choke at 2:47 of the second round
• UFC on FOX(12/17/16) Waterson submitted Paige VanZant via rear naked choke at 3:21 of the first round
• TUF 21 Finale(7/12/15) Waterson submitted Angela Magana via rear naked choke at 2:38 of the third round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2007
Nine wins by submission (5 armbar, 4 RNC), three by knockout
Eight first round finishes
Submitted Jessica Penne in 2013 bout to win Invicta FC 105-pound title
Featured on reality shows Fight Girls and Bully Beatdown
Origin of nickname – “Before I began fighting, I was a spokesmodel for a bikini website and they gave me that nickname because I did karate growing up.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER: Invicta FC atomweight championDo you have any heroes?My husband. He believes in me and supports my dream of becoming the best in the world. He sacrifices a lot for our family to be happy
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
ANSWER: A dream come true. Being in the UFC I will be able to display my heart, soul, and determination for the world to see.  It is a platform that will allow me to inspire others to go after their dreams and to be a good role model for my daughter
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER: I went to college for a year at Denver University, then dropped out to pursue my fighting careerWhat was your job before you started fighting
Q: I was a waitress at HootersSpecific accomplishments in pro competition?
ANSWER: Win over Jessica Penne to gain the atomweight title for Invicta FCRanks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in American freestyle karate, brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-JitsuFavorite grappling technique: ArmbarFavorite Striking technique: Leg kick

STRIKING ANALYSIS

STRIKING ACCURACY46%
STRIKING DEFENSE48%
LANDED/MIN
3.42
STRIKES PER MINUTE
ABSORBED/MIN
4.25
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTE

GRAPPLING & WRESTLING

TAKEDOWN ACCURACY33%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE69%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
1.39
15 MIN AVERAGE
SUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.6
15 MIN AVERAGE

GENERAL ANALYSIS

UFC RECORD
6 W - 9 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-5 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission2
Decision4
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)1
Submission2
Decision6
FIGHTING STYLE Karate
STANCE Orthodox
UFC DEBUT Jul. 12, 2015