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After UFC Argentina win, Cynthia Calvillo hopes to settle ‘unfinished business’ with Michelle Waterson
Cynthia Calvillo has not had a particularly easy year. After experiencing her first professional loss, a decision defeat to Carla Esparza, in late 2017, she tested positive for marijuana metabolites and was suspended for 9 months by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Last weekend, however, on the main card of UFC Argentina, the rising prospect […]
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UFC 229 Results: Michelle Waterson defeats Felice Herrig (Highlights)
A women’s strawweight bout between Felice Herrig and Michelle Waterson kicked off tonight’s UFC 229 main card from Las Vegas. Felice Herrig is coming off a split-decision loss to former title challenger Karolina Kowalkiewicz in her most recent outing at UFC 223. Prior to the setback, Herrig had reeled off four straight wins. Meanwhile, Michelle […]
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VIDEO | Michelle Waterson shares her take on the Donald Cerrone-JacksonWink situation
.@karatehottiemma on the drama between longtime teammate Donald Cerrone and coach Mike Winkeljohn: "Families get into fights sometimes." Watch #UFC229 media lunch: https://t.co/dgnREbN9wj pic.twitter.com/fwUVpXlzjT — MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) October 1, 2018 “All I can say is…that’s family. Families get into fights sometimes and unfortunately, this fight got aired out a little bit to the public. I […]
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Report | Michelle Waterson to take on Felice Herrig at UFC 229
The day after UFC 229 gets another fun fight in Ovince Saint Preux vs Dominick Reyes, we just get another! This time at strawweight. As the big Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Conor McGregor headlined card continues to take shape, the name value is stacking up. The ReviewJournal has reported that the addition of a top 10 strawweight matchup […]
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UFC Glendale Results: Michelle Waterson defeats Cortney Casey (Highlights)
UFC Glendale Results: Michelle Waterson defeats Cortney Casey A women’s strawweight bout between Michelle Waterson and Cortney Casey kicked off tonight’s UFC on FOX 29 main card in Glendale, Arizona. Round one begins and Waterson fires off a pair of low kicks. Casey tries to step into the pocket but eats a kick to the […]
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Michelle Waterson worries what will happen if Conor McGregor isn’t punished
Last weekend, Conor McGregor and a handful of his cronies unleashed a ridiculous rampage in Brooklyn, New York—the host city for UFC 223. This rampage reached its violent crescendo when McGregor threw a hand truck threw the window of a shuttle bus carrying multiple UFC 223 fighters, injuring both Ray Borg and Michael Chiesa. It […]
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UFC on Fox 29 Adds Strawweight Showdown
The UFC touches down in Glendale, Arizona this April and the card is really shaping up to be a great one. The event is already topped off with two all-violence level matchups featuring Dustin Poirier against Justin Gaethje in the main event and Matt Brown vs Carlos Condit in the co-main. And now the UFC […]
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Michelle Waterson eyes two opponents for her next fight
Former Invicta atomweight champion Michelle Waterson started the year 2017 as one of the hottest contenders in the UFC strawweight division. Regrettably, the year did not unfurl the way she planned. First, she came up short to new champion Rose Namajunas, succumbing to a second-round rear-naked choke after being dropped by a head kick. Next, […]
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UFC 218 Results: Tecia Torres defeats Michelle Waterson (Highlights)
UFC 218 Results: Tecia Torres vs. Michelle Waterson A key strawweight scrap between Tecia Torres and Michelle Waterson kicked off tonight’s UFC 218 main card from Detroit, Michigan. Round one begins and Torres starts off quickly. She leaps in with a combination. Waterson circles out and throws a head kick. It misses the mark but […]
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VIDEO | Michelle Waterson reveals who she thinks is the best looking UFC fighter
If you saw UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson outside of training or competing in the Octagon, it’s likely that you would never guess that she beats people up for a living. With a nickname like the “Karate Hottie,” Waterson is known for her good looks and also for her skills as a professional MMA fighter. TMZ […]
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Kobe Bryant’s BODYARMOR Announces First UFC Fighters to Receive Sponsorship
Back in the beginning of October, the UFC announced a partnership with a drink company co-founded by Kobe Bryant named BODYARMOR. The press release revealed just how involved they would be, especially inside the new UFC Performance Institute. Before the ink dried on the contract, we all knew this would eventually lead to sponsorships of […]
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BREAKING | Michelle Waterson Has an Opponent for UFC 218
If you thought the UFC were done announcing fights, think again. And if you think MTV is going to stop Michelle Waterson from fighting, you’re wrong. It was just revealed that Waterson would be competing on The Challenge raising money for charity. Naturally we thought this meant she’d be taking a break from fighting, but […]
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Michelle Waterson Will Compete on MTV’s The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars
Michelle Waterson, better known as “Karate Hottie”, looked like she was headed for a good streak in the UFC. She submitted both Angela Magana and Paige Van Zant before falling to latest UFC strawweight title challenger, Rose Namajunas. That was back in April, but it looks like we won’t see Waterson back in the Octagon […]
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VIDEO | Go behind the scenes of Michelle Waterson’s Body Issue photoshoot
Over the years, we’ve seen a number of high-profile mixed martial artists strip down for ESPN’s Body Issue, from Gina Carano, to Jon Jones, to Miesha Tate. The latest fighter to do so is UFC strawweight contender and former Invicta atomweight champ Michelle Waterson – otherwise known as “The Karate Hottie.” In this year’s edition of […]
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VIDEO | Michelle Waterson strips down to her birthday suit for the new ESPN Body Issue
Michelle Waterson is no stranger to being in front of the camera. However, things were a bit different this time as she stripped down to her birthday suit for the new 2017 ESPN Body Issue. The ninth annual Body Issue is set to come out on newsstands on July 7 while featured photos and videos […]
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PHOTO | Michelle Waterson sports two black eyes following loss with her head up
UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson lost for the first time in the UFC over the weekend. Waterson met Rose Namajunas at UFC on FOX 24 and was submitted in the second round by a rear-naked choke locked on by Namajunas. Following the fight, Waterson took to social media where she addressed her loss and gave some […]
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Michelle Waterson issues statement after tough loss to Rose Namajunas
Last night, in the co-main event of UFC on Fox 24, fan favorite strawweight “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson stepped onto the canvas with the ever-dangerous Rose Namajunas. Had she won this fight, she likely would have earned herself a shot at the winner of Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Jessica Andrade’s strawweight title fight, which is […]
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Pros react to Rose Namajunas submission victory over Michelle Waterson
Perennial women’s strawweight contender Rose Namajunas scored an impressive second-round submission victory (rear-naked choke) over Michelle Waterson in the co-main event of tonight’s UFC on FOX 24 fight card in Kansas City. Rose was able to catch “The Karate Hottie” with a brutal high kick early in the second-round that sent Waterson crashing to the […]
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UFC on FOX 24 Results: Rose Namajunas submits Michelle Waterson (VIDEO)
UFC on FOX 24 Results: Michelle Waterson vs. Rose Namajunas A key women’s strawweight fight between Michelle Waterson and Rose Namajunas served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC on FOX 24 fight card in Kansas City. Rose Namajunas starts off quickly but misses with an early combination. Waterson lands a nice side kick and […]
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‘The Karate Hottie’ Michelle Waterson looking shredded ahead of UFC on FOX 24 fight
Michelle Waterson is set to take on Rose Namajunas this weekend in a women’s strawweight fight that could set up the winner to be a step closer to fighting for the title. “The Karate Hottie” posted a photo to Instagram on Friday looking shredded for the UFC on FOX 24 fight coming up on Saturday […]
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk expects to fight the UFC Kansas City co-main event winner next
This weekend, in the co-main event of the UFC’s trip to Kansas City, Michelle Waterson and Rose Namajunas will collide in a crucial strawweight contender bout. The winner of this fight could well earn the next crack at the winner of Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Jessica Andrade’s UFC 211 title fight – at least, that’s what […]
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If it weren’t for “Cowboy”, Michelle Waterson never would have transitioned from ring girl to fighter
This Saturday night, in the co-main event of UFC on Fox 24, “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson will take on long-time contender Rose Namajunas in a key strawweight bout. If she wins, she will emerge as one of the division’s top contenders, and could well earn herself a shot at Joanna Jedrzejczyk‘s ferociously guarded strawweight […]
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VIDEO | That time Michelle Waterson strutted her stuff in a bikini competition
Michelle Waterson will be looking to pick up her third straight win in the UFC this weekend as she takes on Rose Namajunas in the co-main event of the UFC on FOX 24 card taking place in Kansas City, Missouri. Waterson has shown her talents in the Octagon but is nicknamed “The Karate Hottie” for […]
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk praises Michelle Waterson, blasts Rose Namajunas
This May, in the co-main event of UFC 211, dominant UFC strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk will attempt to make the fifth defense of her title against dangerous Brazilian contender Jessica Andrade. While Jedrzejczyk’s victory against an opponent of Andrade’s caliber is far from guaranteed, she is already looking ahead to her next challenge as UFC […]
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Namajunas vs. Waterson and three other fights added to UFC on FOX 24
During last night’s UFC 208 preliminary broadcast, the promotion announced that a key women’s strawweight bout featuring Michelle Waterson taking on Rose Namajunas was set for UFC on FOX 24 in Kansas City on April 15. Michelle Waterson was last seen inside the octagon in December where she scored a first-round submission victory over Paige […]
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Ahead of UFC 208, Michelle Waterson shows appreciation for teammate Holly Holm
Tonight at UFC 208 in Brooklyn, New York, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Holly Holm will step into the Octagon against kickboxing veteran Germaine de Randamie for a highly anticipated showdown that will see one woman crowned the inaugural women’s featherweight champion. Ahead of the fight, top ranked women’s strawweight, and Holly Holm’s Jackson-Winkeljohn teammate, […]
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After UFC Houston win, Felice Herrig wants Michelle Waterson or Paige VanZant
On Saturday night, the UFC touched down in Houston, Texas with UFC Fight Night 104. In the co-main event of this exciting card, 23-year-old strawweight prospect Alexa Grasso took on veteran Felice Herrig. From the early vantage point, Grasso was widely expected to blow through her experienced foe – as evidenced by her status as […]
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Rose Namajunas training with Valentina Shevchenko, still eyeing Michelle Waterson fight
Rose Namajunas has been absent from the Octagon following her UFC 201 split decision loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz back at UFC 201 in July. The loss snapped a 3-fight win streak for Namajunas which saw her defeat Angela Hill, Paige VanZant, and Tecia Torres following her TUF 20 Finale loss to Carla Esparza in 2014. […]