For some time, the title of UFC on ABC's next female flyweight champion has been in dispute. Given the talent of many women in the octagon it is likely that the winner will emerge in the fights yet to come. So which women will make the cut in the octagon? Jessica Penne and Claudia Gadelha. Michelle Waterson and Araya Sage Gomez. Learn more by reading on. This article will provide information about these women and the potential opponents they may face.
Claudia Gadelha
Michelle Waterson & Claudia Gadelha agreed to a main show matchup at UFC 233. It will take place in New York City, on June 10. Waterson will be Waterson’s third main event in the UFC. She is also the first Black woman to headline the UFC. Hill and Waterson were reunited at Invicta FC in May.
The ringside judge splits on Hill or Waterson. Hill currently has a two inch reach advantage and is the better striker. Waterson is also more likely to stand and trade in the pocket, but hasn't fought in five years. Hill is likely to win the fight if Hill wins. Waterson's record however is remarkable. Waterson has won nine her 10 last fights by submission. On average, she gets 1.68 takedowns per rounds.
Jessica Penne
For fans of mixed martial arts, a rematch between Michelle Waterson, a former UFC women’s champ and Jessica Penne is highly anticipated. Penne called Waterson’s win last month over her a "fluke", however, the Canadian veteran said she would gladly fight her again. Waterson says that Waterson's win over Penne was not a fluke. She wants to prove it.
Penne lost to Jessica Andrade via TKO during an MMA bout earlier this year. The following year, Penne fought Danielle Taylor in an MMA tournament. She lost to Taylor via TKO in the second round. In her next bout, Penne will defend her Invicta FC strawweight title against the Invicta FC strawweight champion Emily Ducote.
Araya Sage Gomez
Michelle Waterson is fighting Araya Sage, Gomez if you haven’t heard. They met at a Hooters Albuquerque in New Mexico when Gomez and his parents drove from El Paso to attend a Cowboys game. There, Gomez and his parents sat under a full-sized poster of Waterson in a Hooters uniform. Gomez told his mother that she was going to be his future wife when they saw her. They watched as she took her order, laughing. Gomez’s parents were reticent to approach her. They never spoke to her.
Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson is a former ringgirl who made waves on the MTV/MTV2 reality program "Bully Beatdown." She has also had interesting career choices. She had previously participated in the MTV reality show "American Ninja Warrior", but was not able to qualify. Waterson participated in a stunt competition to promote Natalie Portman's movie "Thor" in 2014. After a few weeks, Waterson decided to switch to MMA. Invicta FC Atomweight champion was her goal. Waterson defeated Tyra with a rear naked choke submission in her debut professional fight. In 2008, Waterson also competed in MTV's "Fight Mom" reality show and fought for the special "Champions vs. Stars mini-series."
Waterson, 36 has an 18-9-0 record. Waterson, 36, has a record of 18-9-0. Three of her wins were by knockout and nine were via submission. She has fought in 27 professional MMA fights. Waterson beat Marina Rodriguez in the most recent fight. She is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico and trains at Jackson-Wink MMA.