Michelle Waterson

"The Karate Hottie"

UFC #12 SW

18 - 11 - 0

W-L-D
Age
37
Height
63 in 160 cm
Last Weigh-In
116 lbs 53 kg
Reach
62 in 157 cm
Leg reach
35.5 in 90 cm
USA
Style
BJJ, Karate
Stance
Orthodox
Born
Colorado Springs, United States
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Alexander
Volkov

Chris
Weidman

Statistics

Wins

KO/TKO

2 (17%)
DEC

5 (42%)
SUB

5 (41%)

Loss

KO/TKO

0
DEC

5 (63%)
SUB

3 (37%)

13:2353

Avg fight time

33

First round finishes
15:0315

Average fight time in the UFC

1313

UFC Bouts for calculating statistics
0.600.60

Submission attempts per 15 min

1.301.30

Takedowns per bout
1717

Takedowns Landed

5656

Takedown Attempted
30%30

Successful takedown

58%58

Takedown Defense
3.813.81

Sig. strikes landed (per min)

5.285.28

Sig. strikes absorbed (per min)
746746

Sig. strikes landed

16191619

Sig. strikes attempted
46%46

Accented punches accuracy

55%55

Sig. strikes defense
984984

Punches dealt

18791879

Punches thrown
52%52

Striking Accuracy

0.1010

Coup attempts per fight

Bout statistics by promotion

Promotion	Bout
UFC	13
IFC	4
JMMAS	1
KOTC	1
SF	1
Not defined	9

Sig. strikes by position

Standing

533 (71%)
Clinch

136 (18%)
Ground

77 (11%)

Head

340

46%

Body

216

29%

Legs

190

25%

PRO Results

Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Luana Pinheiro
08.04.2023 • UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
18 - 10 - 0

W-L-D

10 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 287: Pereira vs Adesanya 2
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  116.0 lbs (52.6 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +135 Slight Underdog
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  70
- Sig. Strikes
  
  61
- Takedowns
  
  1
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  0
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Amanda Lemos
16.07.2022 • UFC on ABC 3

Round
2

Time
6.48

Method
Submission
18 - 9 - 0

W-L-D

11 - 2 - 1

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC on ABC 3
- Win
  
  Guillotine Choke
- Billing
  
  Co-Main Event
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +240 Moderate Underdog
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  35
- Sig. Strikes
  
  29
- Takedowns
  
  1
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  0
VS Amanda Ribas
26.03.2022 • Status: cancelled
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Marina Rodriguez
08.05.2021 • UFC Fight Night

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
18 - 8 - 0

W-L-D

13 - 1 - 2

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  125 lbs (56.7 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  125.0 lbs (56.7 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +180 Slight Underdog
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  100
- Sig. Strikes
  
  88
- Takedowns
  
  1
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  0
VS Amanda Ribas
23.01.2021 • Status: cancelled
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Angela Hill
12.09.2020 • UFC Fight Night

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
17 - 8 - 0

W-L-D

12 - 8 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +120 Near Even
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  162
- Sig. Strikes
  
  128
- Takedowns
  
  1
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  0
VS Angela Hill
22.08.2020 • Status: cancelled
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Carla Esparza
09.05.2020 • UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
17 - 7 - 0

W-L-D

15 - 6 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +120 Near Even
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  44
- Sig. Strikes
  
  44
- Takedowns
  
  0
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  0
VS Carla Esparza
11.04.2020 • Status: cancelled
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Joanna Jedrzejczyk
12.10.2019 • UFC on ESPN+ 19

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
17 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

15 - 3 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC on ESPN+ 19
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +260 Moderate Underdog
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  71
- Sig. Strikes
  
  58
- Takedowns
  
  1
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  1
- Rev.
  
  0
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Karolina Kowalkiewicz
30.03.2019 • UFC on ESPN 2

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
16 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

12 - 3 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC on ESPN 2
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +135 Slight Underdog
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  82
- Sig. Strikes
  
  64
- Takedowns
  
  2
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  1
- Rev.
  
  0
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Felice Herrig
06.10.2018 • UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
15 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

14 - 7 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +110 Near Even
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  131
- Sig. Strikes
  
  76
- Takedowns
  
  0
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  0
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Cortney Casey
14.04.2018 • UFC on FOX 29

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
14 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

7 - 5 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC on FOX 29
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +155 Slight Underdog
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  77
- Sig. Strikes
  
  61
- Takedowns
  
  3
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  0
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Tecia Torres
02.12.2017 • UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
14 - 5 - 0

W-L-D

9 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +175 Slight Underdog
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  66
- Sig. Strikes
  
  56
- Takedowns
  
  2
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  1
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Rose Namajunas
15.04.2017 • UFC on FOX 24

Round
2

Time
7.47

Method
Submission
14 - 4 - 0

W-L-D

5 - 3 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC on FOX 24
- Win
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- Billing
  
  Co-Main Event
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  114.5 lbs (51.9 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -110 Near Even
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  31
- Sig. Strikes
  
  22
- Takedowns
  
  1
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  0
- Rev.
  
  0
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Paige VanZant
17.12.2016 • UFC on FOX 22

Round
1

Time
3.21

Method
Submission
13 - 4 - 0

W-L-D

7 - 2 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC on FOX 22
- Win
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -125 Slight Favorite
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  13
- Sig. Strikes
  
  12
- Takedowns
  
  1
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  2
- Rev.
  
  0
VS Aisling Daly
03.09.2016 • Status: cancelled
VS Tecia Torres
12.12.2015 • Status: cancelled
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Angela Magana
12.07.2015 • The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale

Round
3

Time
12.38

Method
Submission
12 - 4 - 0

W-L-D

11 - 7 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale
- Win
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -1000 Huge Favorite
Statistics Michelle Waterson
- Total Strikes
  
  102
- Sig. Strikes
  
  47
- Takedowns
  
  3
- Knockdowns
  
  0
- Submission
  
  4
- Rev.
  
  0
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Herica Tiburcio
05.12.2014 • Invicta FC 10

Round
3

Time
11.04

Method
Submission
12 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

8 - 2 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Invicta FC 10
- Title bout
  
  Champion — Invicta FC Atomweight Championship
- Win
  
  Guillotine Choke
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  105 lbs (47.6 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  105.0 lbs (47.6 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -600 Huge Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Yasuko Tamada
06.09.2014 • Invicta FC 8

Round
3

Time
14.58

Method
KO/TKO
11 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

15 - 8 - 3

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Invicta FC 8
- Title bout
  
  Champion — Invicta FC Atomweight Championship
- Win
  
  Knee & Punches
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  105 lbs (47.6 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  104.8 lbs (47.5 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -1100 Huge Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Jessica Penne
05.04.2013 • Invicta FC 5

Round
4

Time
17.31

Method
Submission
10 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

10 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Invicta FC 5
- Title bout
  
  Challenger — Invicta FC Atomweight Championship
- Win
  
  Armbar
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  105 lbs (47.6 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  104.7 lbs (47.5 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +385 Moderate Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Lacey Schuckman
06.10.2012 • Invicta FC 3

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
9 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

7 - 5 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Invicta FC 3
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  105 lbs (47.6 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  106.0 lbs (48.1 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -340 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Diana Rael
21.01.2012 • Jackson's MMA Series 7

Round
1

Time
2.12

Method
Submission
8 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

3 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Jackson's MMA Series 7
- Win
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  105 lbs (47.6 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Masako Yoshida
24.04.2010 • Crowbar MMA
7 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

16 - 16 - 5

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Crowbar MMA
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Rosary Califano
13.02.2010 • Extreme Beatdown
6 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

N/A - -

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Extreme Beatdown
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Elena Reid
11.04.2009
6 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

2 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Karina Taylor
14.03.2009
5 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

0 - 2 - 0

W-L-D
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Tyra Parker
03.10.2008 • Strikeforce

Round
1

Time
1.20

Method
Submission
4 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

0 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Strikeforce
- Win
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  111.4 lbs (50.5 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Krystal Macatol
23.08.2008
3 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

0 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Thricia Poovey
12.07.2008 • KOTC Underground 23

Round
2

Time
10.00

Method
KO/TKO
2 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

6 - 5 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  KOTC Underground 23
- Win
  
  Corner Stoppage
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  121 lbs (55.0 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Lynn Alvarez
01.12.2007 • Ring of Fire
2 - 1 - 0

W-L-D

0 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Ring of Fire
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Jaime Cook
15.09.2007 • Ring of Fire
1 - 1 - 0

W-L-D

N/A - -

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Ring of Fire
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Alicia Gumm
30.06.2007 • Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz
1 - 0 - 0

W-L-D

0 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Andrea Miller
16.02.2007 • Ring of Fire
0 - 0 - 0

W-L-D

2 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Ring of Fire