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Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Fighter

Michelle Waterson-Gomez

"The Karate Hottie"
18-13-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Michelle Waterson-Gomez holds a professional MMA record of 18-13-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 31 bouts on record. Michelle Waterson-Gomez has won 18 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 13 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Michelle Waterson-Gomez lands 3.42 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 1.39 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 29, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'3"160 cm
Weight
115 lbs52 kg
Reach
62"157 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1986-01-06
Age
40
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Colorado Springs, United States

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (78 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power70
Kick power94
Punch speed69
Kick speed93
Accuracy62
Takedowns92
Ground striking82
Submissions94
Chin96
Body strength68
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-13-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.42per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.25per min
48% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.39per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Michelle Waterson-Gomez has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Angela Hill · UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs HillSep 13, 2020
  2. ★ POTNvs Paige VanZant · UFC Fight Night: VanZant vs WatersonDec 18, 2016

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Michelle Waterson-Gomez earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Gillian Robertson
    UFCUFC 303: Pereira vs Procházka 2· Jun 29, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 18-12 vs 13-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Marina Rodriguez
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Gamrot· Sep 23, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 18-11 vs 17-3-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:42
  3. LOSS
    vs Luana Pinheiro
    UFCUFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2· Apr 8, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 18-10 vs 10-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Amanda Lemos
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez· Jul 16, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 18-9 vs 11-2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:48
  5. LOSS
    vs Marina Rodriguez
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Waterson - Event· May 8, 2021· Women's Flyweight· 18-8 vs 14-1-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Angela Hill
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Waterson vs Hill· Sep 13, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 17-8 vs 12-8
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Carla Esparza
    UFCUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 17-7 vs 15-6
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Joanna vs Waterson· Oct 13, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 17-6 vs 15-3
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Gaethje· Mar 30, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 16-6 vs 12-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Felice Herrig
    UFCUFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor· Oct 7, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 15-6 vs 14-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Cortney Casey
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 15, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 14-6 vs 7-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. LOSS
    vs Tecia Pennington
    UFCUFC 218: Holloway vs Aldo 2· Dec 2, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 14-5 vs 9-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  13. LOSS
    vs Rose Namajunas
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis· Apr 16, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 14-4 vs 5-3
    SUB
    R2 · 2:47
  14. WIN
    vs Paige VanZant
    UFCUFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson· Dec 18, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 13-4 vs 7-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:21
    POTN
  15. WIN
    vs Angela Magana
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians· Jul 12, 2015· Women's Strawweight· 12-4 vs 11-7
    SUB
    R3 · 2:38
  16. LOSS
    vs Herica Tiburcio
    Invicta FC 10· Dec 5, 2014· Atomweight· 12-3 vs 8-2
    SUB
    R3 · 1:04
  17. WIN
    vs Yasuko Tamada×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Invicta FC 8· Sep 6, 2014· Atomweight· 11-3 vs 13-6-3
    TKO
    R3 · 4:58
  18. WIN
    vs Jessica Penne
    Invicta FC 5· Apr 5, 2013· Atomweight· 10-3 vs 10-1
    SUB
    R4 · 2:31
  19. WIN
    vs Lacey Schuckman
    Invicta FC 3· Oct 6, 2012· Atomweight· 9-3 vs 7-5
    SD
  20. WIN
    vs Diana Rael
    Jackson's MMA Series 7· Jan 21, 2012· Strawweight· 8-3 vs 3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:12
  21. WIN
    vs Masako Yoshida
    Crowbar MMA· Apr 24, 2010· 7-3 vs 9-10-5
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs TBA
    Extreme Beatdown· Feb 13, 2010· 6-3
    SUB
  23. LOSS
    vs Elena Reid
    Arizona Regional· Apr 11, 2009· 6-2 vs 2-0
    TKO
  24. WIN
    vs Karina Taylor
    New Mexico Regional· Mar 14, 2009· 5-2 vs 0-2
    SUB
  25. WIN
    vs Tyra Parker
    Strikeforce· Oct 3, 2008· Strawweight· 4-2 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:20
  26. WIN
    vs Krystal Macatol
    New Mexico Regional· Aug 23, 2008· 3-2 vs 0-0
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs Thricia Poovey
    KOTC Underground 23· Jul 12, 2008· Flyweight· 2-2 vs 6-5
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  28. LOSS
    vs Lynn Alvarez
    Ring of Fire· Dec 1, 2007· 2-1 vs 0-0
    SUB
  29. WIN
    vs TBA
    Ring of Fire· Sep 15, 2007· 1-1
    SUB
  30. LOSS
    vs Alicia Gumm
    Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz· Jun 30, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-0
    DEC
  31. WIN
    vs Andrea Miller
    Ring of Fire· Feb 16, 2007· 0-0 vs 2-1
    DEC

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Michelle Waterson-Gomez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#6 Women's Strawweight
First ranked
Jul 13, 2015
Times ranked
350

Women's Strawweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1603▼8
Peak
1672Dec 18, 2016
Rated fights
29
15001600200820112014201720202023Feb 16, 2007 · 1528Jun 30, 2007 · 1498Dec 1, 2007 · 1457Jul 12, 2008 · 1504Aug 23, 2008 · 1544Oct 3, 2008 · 1583Mar 14, 2009 · 1599Apr 11, 2009 · 1572Apr 24, 2010 · 1594Jan 21, 2012 · 1591Oct 6, 2012 · 1601Apr 5, 2013 · 1644Sep 6, 2014 · 1664Dec 5, 2014 · 1626Jul 12, 2015 · 1654Dec 18, 2016 · 1672Apr 16, 2017 · 1647Dec 2, 2017 · 1627Apr 15, 2018 · 1633Oct 7, 2018 · 1644Mar 30, 2019 · 1657Oct 13, 2019 · 1650May 9, 2020 · 1646Sep 13, 2020 · 1652May 8, 2021 · 1645Jul 16, 2022 · 1625Apr 8, 2023 · 1621Sep 23, 2023 · 1611Jun 29, 2024 · 16031603

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Frequently asked questions

When does Michelle Waterson-Gomez fight next?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Michelle Waterson-Gomez's record?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez's professional MMA record is 18-13-0.

Who is Michelle Waterson-Gomez fighting next?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Michelle Waterson-Gomez fight last?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez most recently fought Gillian Robertson at UFC 303: Pereira vs Procházka 2 on Saturday, June 29, 2024, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Michelle Waterson-Gomez fight in?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez fights at Women's Strawweight.

How many knockouts does Michelle Waterson-Gomez have?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Michelle Waterson-Gomez won?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Michelle Waterson-Gomez?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez is 5'3" (160 cm) tall.

How much does Michelle Waterson-Gomez weigh?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

What is Michelle Waterson-Gomez's reach?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez has a reach of 62" (157 cm).

How old is Michelle Waterson-Gomez?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez is 40 years old (born Jan 6, 1986).

Where is Michelle Waterson-Gomez from?

Michelle Waterson-Gomez is from United States.