Hottest Pictures Of Michelle Waterson. Who is Michelle Waterson? She is a professional mixed martial arts fighter who has made her name in the UFC world.She is also recognized as “Karate Hottie.” As of 21st May 2020, Michelle is ranked #8 in the UFC women’s straw weight rankings. Aside from that, she also achieved the Women’s Atom weight of the Year award in 2013.
Unlike other MMA fighters, she did not have any family members to inspire her. It all began when she initially had an interest in gymnastics, but since she could not pay for classes, Michelle then moved to Karate at ten.
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Michelle is a brilliant fighter who has earned her career as a mixed martial artist. Before fighting, she used to be a ring girl but only transitioned with Donald Cerrone’s help. Waterson officially made her MMA debut on 16th February 2007, at the Ring of Fire 28: Evolution against Andrea Miller.
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Michelle received her first fight by unanimous decision and hence made her debut without any amateur fights. Michelle earned her Strikeforce debut on 3rd October 2008, where she faced Tyra Parker at Strikeforce: Payback. Waterson swept the victory by rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
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Then, she met Karina Taylor at Duke City MMA series and got the win by armbar submission in the first round. The subsequent month, she faced former WIBA and IFBA Flyweight Boxing Champion Elena Reid at Apache Gold: Extreme Beatdown.
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Moreover, Michelle then confronted Rosary Califano, Masako Yoshida, and then Diana Rael, bagging victory in all of the matches.Following her achievements as an MMA fighter and Invicta FC Atomweight Champion, she made her way to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
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She reportedly approved with the UFC on 28th April 2015 and was expected to compete in the Women’s Strawweight division. Michelle is happily married to her husband, Joshua Gomez, a former U.S. Armed Forces amateur boxing champion in her personal life.