Michelle Waterson-Gomez – Born in 1986, Colorado

Stepping into the octagon with such grace and ferocity, Michelle Waterson-Gomez has carved out a name for herself in the competitive world of mixed martial arts (MMA) as “The Karate Hottie.” Her martial arts journey began at a young age, leading her to earn a black belt in American Freestyle Karate. She also trained in Wushu, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Michelle’s diverse skill set propelled her to the forefront of women’s MMA, where she competed in the Atomweight and Strawweight divisions. Notably, her fight against Paige VanZant in 2016 ended in a stunning choke victory, highlighting her as a formidable force in the UFC.