Michelle Waterson

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Michelle Waterson
Born (1986-01-06) January 6, 1986
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Other names The Karate Hottie
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight 105 lb (48 kg; 7.5 st)
Division Atomweight
Style Karate, Wushu, Muay Thai, Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Team Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts
Rank      black belt in Karate
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 11
By knockout 2
By submission 7
By decision 2
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Michelle Waterson (born January 6, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and model whose nickname is The Karate Hottie.[1] She is the Invicta FC Atomweight Champion.

Waterson is currently the #9-ranked pound-for-pound female MMA fighter in the world by MMARising.com[2] and the #1-ranked atomweight (105 lbs) according to the Unified Women's MMA Rankings[3] and Fight Matrix.[4]

Early life

Born in Colorado Springs and raised in Aurora, Waterson is of Thai descent. She began her modeling career in 2004 after she graduated from Aurora Central High School.[5]

Early martial arts career

A karate student since the age of 10, Waterson holds a Black Belt in American Free Style Karate and has also trained in WuShu and Muay Thai.[6]

Waterson rose to fame as a contestant on the Muay Thai-themed Fight Girls reality show on the Oxygen television network.[1] She was also featured as one of the fighters in the MTV/MTV2 reality show Bully Beatdown.[7]

Professional mixed martial arts career

Waterson made her MMA debut on February 16, 2007 at Ring of Fire 28: Evolution against Andrea Miller and won the fight by unanimous decision.[8]

She faced Freestyle Cage Fighting champion Lynn Alvarez at Ring of Fire 31: Undisputed on December 1, 2007, but lost by submission in the first round.[8]

Waterson made her Strikeforce debut against Tyra Parker at Strikeforce: Payback on October 3, 2008.[1] She won the fight by rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[9]

Waterson faced Karina Taylor at Duke City MMA Series 1 on March 1, 2009.[10] She won the fight by armbar submission in the first round. There was some controversy with this fight because Taylor did not tap out to the armbar.[11]

On April 11, 2009, Waterson fought former WIBA and IFBA Flyweight Boxing Champion Elena Reid at Apache Gold: Extreme Beatdown.[12] Reid won the fight by TKO in the second round.[13]

Waterson faced the debuting Rosary Califano at EB - Beatdown at 4 Bears 6 and won by submission due to a flying armbar in just 15 seconds.[14]

She faced Masako Yoshida at Crowbar MMA: Spring Brawl on April 24, 2010.[15] Waterson won the fight by TKO in the first round.[16]

Waterson returned to MMA on January 21, 2012. She faced Diana Rael at Jackson's MMA Series 7[17] and won the fight by rear-naked choke in the first round.[18]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Waterson faced Lacey Schuckman at Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama on October 6, 2012.[19] After three back and forth rounds, Waterson defeated Schuckman via split decision.[20] The bout was named Fight of the Night.[21]

Waterson challenged for the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship when she faced Jessica Penne in the main event of Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on April 5, 2013.[22][23][24] Waterson won the fight via armbar submission in the fourth round to become the Invicta FC Atomweight Champion.[25][26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Invicta FC
    • Atomweight Championship (One time; current)
  • Women's MMA Awards
    • 2013 Atomweight of the Year
    • 2013 Fight of the Year vs. Jessica Penne on April 5
  • AwakeningFighters.com WMMA Awards
    • 2013 Atomweight of the Year[27]

Personal life

On September 16, 2010, Waterson announced that she was pregnant with her first child and recently engaged.[28] She gave birth to a daughter named Araya on March 18, 2011.[29]

Media appearances

In 2008, Knockouts released a calendar featuring her.[30]

She is featured in the music video for Head Crusher, the first single from the Endgame album by the American Metal band Megadeth.[31]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 United States Jessica Penne Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson April 5, 2013 4 2:31 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Won Invicta FC Atomweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 United States Lacey Schuckman Decision (split) Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama October 6, 2012 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Fight of the Night.[21]
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 United States Diana Rael Submission (rear-naked choke) Jackson's MMA Series 7 January 21, 2012 1 2:12 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–3 Japan Masako Yoshida TKO (punches) Crowbar MMA: Spring Brawl April 24, 2010 1 4:17 Fargo, North Dakota, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–3 United States Rosary Califano Submission (flying armbar) EB - Beatdown at 4 Bears 6 February 13, 2010 1 0:15 New Town, North Dakota, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–3 United States Elena Reid TKO (punches) Apache Gold: Extreme Beatdown April 11, 2009 2 1:50 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 United States Karina Taylor Technical Submission (armbar) Duke City MMA Series 1 March 14, 2009 1 2:36 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 United States Tyra Parker Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Payback October 3, 2008 1 1:20 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 United States Krystal Macatol Submission (armbar) SCA: Bike n Brawl 2 August 23, 2008 1 0:22 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–2 United States Thricia Poovey TKO (corner stoppage) King of the Cage: Badlands July 12, 2008 2 5:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–2 United States Lynn Alvarez Submission (guillotine choke) Ring of Fire 31: Undisputed December 1, 2007 1 1:19 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 United States Jaime Cook Submission (armbar) Ring of Fire 30: Domination September 15, 2007 1 1:33 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 1–1 United States Alicia Gumm Decision (unanimous) RMBB: Battle of the Arts June 30, 2007 2 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 United States Andrea Miller Decision (unanimous) Ring of Fire 28: Evolution February 16, 2007 3 3:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "'Karate Hottie' Michelle Waterson readies for Strikeforce debut". MMAMania.com. 2008-10-02. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  2. ↑ "Women's MMA Pound-For-Pound Rankings". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01. 
  3. ↑ "Unified Women's Mixed Martial Arts Rankings". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2013-11-01. 
  4. ↑ "Current MMA Rankings - Women". FightMatrix.com. 2013-04-07. Retrieved 2013-04-12. 
  5. ↑ "Michelle Waterson On The Cover of DSport Magazine". MMAFightGirls.com. Retrieved 2009-09-11. 
  6. ↑ "Exclusive Interview With Michelle Waterson". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2009-10-04. 
  7. ↑ "Michelle "The Karate Hottie" Waterson". MTV.com. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 ""KARATE HOTTIE" RETURNS TO RING OF FIRE". ROFMMA.com. 2007-11-28. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  9. ↑ ""Strikeforce: Payback" live updates and official results". MMAjunkie.com. 2008-10-03. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  10. ↑ "Duke City MMA Series 1". Sherdog.com. 2009-03-04. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  11. ↑ ""Series 1" shows serious strengths First official Saenz-Jackson’s card a hit in the Duke City; Barreras beats down Barlow in main go". NewMexicoCage.com. 2009-03-15. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  12. ↑ "Elena "Baby Doll" Reid takes on Michelle Waterson at ‘Extreme Beatdown’ on April 11". ProMMANow.com. 2009-04-09. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  13. ↑ "Tuchscherer, "Baby Doll" Reid and Forbes win at Extreme Beatdown". MMAjunkie.com. 2009-04-12. Retrieved 2010-02-10. 
  14. ↑ "Michelle Waterson Wins At Extreme Beatdown 6". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 
  15. ↑ "Waterson Set To Face Yoshida At "Spring Brawl"". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-03-16. 
  16. ↑ "Waterson Wins Impressively At "Spring Brawl"". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-04-25. 
  17. ↑ "Michelle Waterson Returns To Face Diana Rael In January". MMARising.com. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2011-11-18. 
  18. ↑ "Michelle Waterson Submits Diana Rael In Jackson’s Headliner". MMARising.com. 2012-01-21. Retrieved 2012-01-21. 
  19. ↑ "Michelle Waterson vs Lacey Schuckman Agreed For Invicta FC 3". MMARising.com. 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2012-08-15. 
  20. ↑ "Invicta FC 3 Results: Jessica Penne Captures Atomweight Title". MMARising.com. 2012-10-06. Retrieved 2012-10-10. 
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Five Fighters Earn Bonuses At Invicta Fighting Championships 3". MMARising.com. 2012-10-07. Retrieved 2012-10-10. 
  22. ↑ "Invicta FC 5 Targeted For April 13 In Cali, Champ Penne Meets Karate Hottie". MMAjunkie.com. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2013-01-10. 
  23. ↑ "Jessica Penne vs Michelle Waterson Announced For Invicta FC 5". MMARising.com. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2013-01-13. 
  24. ↑ "INVICTA FC BRINGS WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER TO AMERISTAR CASINO HOTEL KANSAS CITY FRIDAY, APRIL 5". InvictaFC.com. 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2013-02-20. 
  25. ↑ "'Cyborg' Savages Muxlow, 'Karate Hottie' Crowned Via Dramatic Submission at Invicta FC 5". Sherdog.com. 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2013-04-12. 
  26. ↑ "Invicta FC 5 Results: Michelle Waterson, Barb Honchak Win Titles". MMARising.com. 2013-04-06. Retrieved 2013-04-12. 
  27. ↑ http://www.awakeningfighters.com/wmma-2013-awards/
  28. ↑ "WATERSON TAKING A BREAK TO START HER FAMILY". MMAWeekly.com. 2010-09-16. Retrieved 2010-09-16. 
  29. ↑ "Congratulations to Michelle Waterson". Fightergirls.com. 2011-04-01. Retrieved 2011-04-02. 
  30. ↑ "Michelle Waterson Featured in Knockout Haircut’s 2008 Calendar". MMAFightGirls.com. Retrieved 2013-05-01. 
  31. ↑ "Michelle Waterson Featured In Megadeth's "Head Crusher" Video". Noisecreep. Retrieved 2009-09-17. 

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Preceded by
Jessica Penne		 2nd Invicta FC Atomweight Champion
April 5, 2013 - present 		Incumbent
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