Michelle Waterson

Michelle Waterson was born on January 6, 1986, in Colorado Springs, United States. Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson-Gomez was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 38 years old. She is a UFC fighter who competes in the strawweight division. She made her Octagon debut 3,424 days ago, on July 12, 2015. Waterson-Gomez trains at Jackson-Wink MMA.

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As of November 2024, Michelle Waterson’s pro record is 18-12-0, with 3 of those wins coming by knockout, 9 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Waterson-Gomez has fought in over 30 professional MMA bouts, and her last fight was 1 year and 2 months ago against Marina Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night 228: Fiziev vs. Gamrot. The fight was on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Michelle Waterson by TKO (Elbows and Punches) in round 2 at 2:42.

Fun fact: On the day Michelle was born, "Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more cool Michelle Waterson birthday facts.

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Career & History

Michelle Waterson, an MMA fighter born in Colorado Springs, has been a fierce competitor in the cage with a record of 18 wins and 12 losses. She has been known to end fights in various ways, with 3 KO’s, 9 submissions, and 6 decisions to her name.

In her most recent bout at UFC Fight Night on September 23, 2023, Waterson-Gomez faced a challenging fight, ultimately stopped by Marina Rodriguez with strikes in the second round. Earlier that year, on April 8, she fought a close battle at UFC 287, where she narrowly lost by a three-round split decision to Luana Pinheiro.

The year 2022 saw Waterson in a tough spot when she was submitted by Amanda Lemos at UFC on ABC on July 16, via a guillotine choke in the second round. Before that, she faced Marina Rodriguez at UFC on ESPN on May 8, 2021, where she went the distance but lost by a five-round unanimous decision.

Waterson found victory at UFC Fight Night on September 12, 2020, winning a five-round split decision against Angela Hill. However, she faced setbacks in her next couple of fights, including a split decision loss to Carla Esparza at UFC 249 on May 9, 2020, and a unanimous decision loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC Fight Night on October 12, 2019.

Continuing to be a resilient force in mixed martial arts, Waterson has had her share of triumphs as well, securing unanimous decision wins over Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Felice Herrig in 2019 and 2018, respectively. Her submission skills were on display back in 2016 and 2015, when she defeated Paige VanZant and Angela Magana at UFC events, both with rear naked chokes. Michelle Waterson’s journey in MMA showcases her skill, determination, and the heart of a warrior.

Michelle Waterson height and weight

Michelle Waterson’s height is 5' 3" (1.60 m). She fights in the strawweight division. Fighters who fight in the strawweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Michelle Waterson net worth

Michelle Waterson’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict her spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Michelle Waterson’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

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How old is Michelle Waterson?

Michelle Waterson’s age is 38 years old. She was born on Monday, January 6, 1986. Michelle is turning 39 years old in .

Where is Michelle Waterson from?

Michelle Waterson was born in Colorado Springs, United States.

What is Michelle Waterson’s reach?

Michelle Waterson’s reach is 62″ and leg reach is 35.5″.

Where does Michelle Waterson rain?

Michelle Waterson trains at Jackson-Wink MMA.

Who is Michelle Waterson dating now?

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Michelle Waterson facts

1. Michelle Waterson’s birth sign is Capricorn.
2. She was born in the Year of the Tiger.
3. Michelle’s next birthday is in .
4. Her wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Michelle Waterson was born in Millennials Generation (1986).
6. Waterson-Gomez’s life path number is 4.
7. Her ruling planet is Saturn.
8. Michelle Waterson’s birth flower is Carnation.
9. Her birthstone is Garnet.
10. Waterson-Gomez has been alive for 14,203 days or 340,890 hours.

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