Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Last fightLoss
Unanimous decisionUFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2
- Pro record 18-13-0
- UFC record 6-9-0
- Outside the UFC 12-4-0
- 5 UFC losses in a row
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UFC statistics
UFC round data: 15 bouts · through 2024-06-29
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
15 UFC bouts · 49 division peers
Data through 2024-06-29
11 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2024-06-29
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Michelle Waterson-Gomez's professional MMA record?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez has a professional MMA record of 18-13-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Michelle Waterson-Gomez's UFC record?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez's UFC record is 6-9-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 12-4-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Michelle Waterson-Gomez fight next?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez is 40 years old, born January 6, 1986.
How tall is Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez stands 160 cm (5'3") tall, with a 157 cm (62") reach.
Where is Michelle Waterson-Gomez from?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez is from United States.
What is Michelle Waterson-Gomez's nickname?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez is known as "The Karate Hottie".
When was Michelle Waterson-Gomez's last fight?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez last fought on June 29, 2024 at UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2, losing to Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs Gillian Robertson?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez lost to Gillian Robertson by unanimous decision at UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 on June 29, 2024. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 30-27, Chris Lee 30-27, Ron McCarthy 30-26 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs Luana Pinheiro?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez lost to Luana Pinheiro by split decision at UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2 on April 8, 2023. The official scorecards were Eric Colon 28-29, Chris Lee 29-28, Eliseo Rodriguez 29-28 (winner's score first).
Michelle Waterson-Gomez scouting report
Michelle Waterson-Gomez (United States) is a 40-year-old women's strawweight who is 18-13 as a pro and 6-9 in the UFC (12-4 outside it). She debuted at The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale on July 12, 2015; two of her six UFC wins came by submission and four by decision; she has lost her last five UFC bouts; her UFC wins include Angela Hill (now ranked #14 at women's strawweight). She avoids 48% of opponents' significant strikes (women's strawweight average: 53.9%; 19th percentile of 49 active women's strawweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Gillian Robertson, then 10-6 in the UFC, on June 29, 2024 (UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs the women's strawweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 15 UFC bouts (3:38:16 of fight time).
| Stat | Waterson-Gomez | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.6780 in 3:38:16 | 4.1 | 40 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 45.8%780 of 1,703 landed | 46% | 44 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.5991 in 3:38:16 | 4.1 | 62 |
| Significant strike defense | 48%914 of 1,905 avoided | 53.9% | 19 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 1.319 in 3:38:16 | 1.5 | 52 |
| Takedown accuracy | 30.2%19 of 63 landed | 38.6% | 32 |
| Takedown defense | 70.3%26 of 37 stopped | 61% | 66 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.68 in 3:38:16 | 0.4 | 72 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 3:38:16 | 0.1 | 24 |
| Control time | 18.2%39:43 of 3:38:16 | 21.5% | 50 |
| Average fight time | 14:3315 bouts | 12:26 | 87 |
| Height | 160 cm63″ | 161 cm63.2″ | |
| Reach | 157 cm62″ | 161 cm63.4″ |
- Division average and percentile: 49 active women's strawweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-9-0Pro record now: 17-9-0UFC record entering: 10-6-0DECUFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2Jun 29, 2024Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-8-0Pro record now: 17-6-2UFC record entering: 6-3-2KO/TKOR2 2:42UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. GamrotSep 23, 2023Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-7-0Pro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0DECUFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2Apr 8, 2023Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-6-0Pro record now: 15-7-1UFC record entering: 5-2-0SUBR2 1:48UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. RodriguezJul 16, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-5-0Pro record now: 17-6-2UFC record entering: 3-1-2DECUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. WatersonMay 8, 2021Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0Pro record now: 18-16-0UFC record entering: 7-8-0DECUFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. HillSep 12, 2020Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-4-0Pro record now: 20-8-0UFC record entering: 6-4-0DECUFC 249: Ferguson vs. GaethjeMay 9, 2020Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-3-0Pro record now: 16-5-0UFC record entering: 9-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. WatersonOct 12, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0Pro record now: 16-10-0UFC record entering: 5-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. GaethjeMar 30, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0Pro record now: 14-10-0UFC record entering: 5-2-0DECUFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregorOct 6, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0Pro record now: 10-10-0UFC record entering: 3-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. GaethjeApr 14, 2018Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 15-8-0UFC record entering: 5-1-0DECUFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2Dec 2, 2017Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 15-8-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0SUBR2 2:47UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. ReisApr 15, 2017Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Pro record now: 8-5-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0SUBR1 3:21UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. WatersonDec 17, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 11-9-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0SUBR3 2:38The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians FinaleJul 12, 2015Result & stats
