For some time, the title of UFC on ABC's next female flyweight champion has been in dispute. It seems likely that the fights ahead will decide the winner, with many talented women in octagon. So, which women will make the cut? Jessica Penne, Claudia Gadelha and Araya Sage Gomez are some of the women who will make it. Keep reading for more information. This article will provide information about these women and the potential opponents they may face.
Claudia Gadelha
Michelle Waterson and Claudia Gadelha have agreed to a main-event matchup at UFC 233 after back-toback defeats. The fight will be held in New York City on Sunday, June 10. The main event will be Waterson's third in the UFC. Waterson is also the first Black woman who will headline the UFC. Waterson and Hill met in May at Invicta FC.
The ringside judges split their opinion on which of Hill or Waterson is the better striker. Hill currently has a two inch reach advantage and is the better striker. Waterson, who hasn't fought for five years, is more likely to trade in the pocket and stand. Hill is likely to win the fight if Hill wins. Waterson has a remarkable record. Waterson's record is impressive, though. She has won nine fights via submission in her last ten fights and averages 1.68 knockouts per round.
Jessica Penne
Fans of mixed martial arts are eagerly awaiting the rematch with Michelle Waterson, ex-UFC women's champion, and Jessica Penne, an aspiring star. Penne called Waterson’s win against her last month a "fluke", while the Canadian veteran said she would fight her again. Waterson claims that the win was not a fluke and wants to prove it.
Penne fought Jessica Andrade in MMA earlier this year and lost via TKO in round 2. In the next year's MMA event, she lost to Danielle Taylor by TKO in round 2. Invicta FC strawweight champion Emily Ducote will be Penne's next opponent.
Araya Sage Gomez
Michelle Waterson will fight Araya Sage Gomez in her next fight, if you don't know. The two met at the Albuquerque Hooters. Gomez was visiting Albuquerque from El Paso with his parents to see the Cowboys' game. Gomez and his family sat down under a large poster of Waterson dressed in a Hooters uniform. Gomez said to his mother that his future wife was her after they saw her. They laughed as she took their orders, and looked on. 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. Waterson was previously a contestant in "American Ninja Warrior" on MTV, but she failed to qualify. Waterson took part in a stunt contest for Natalie Portman’s 2014 film "Thor". After a few months, she made the transition to MMA and competed for the Invicta FC Atomweight championship. Waterson defeated Tyra Parker by a rear-naked choke submission in her first professional fight. In 2008, she also competed in the MTV reality show "Fight Mom" and fought on the special "Champions vs. Stars" mini-series.
Waterson (36) has a record that is 18-9-0. Three of her victories were by knockout while nine others were via submission. She has fought professionally in 27 MMA bouts. Her most recent fight, which took place in July of 2015, ended in a controversial decision for Waterson against Marina Rodriguez. She is based in Albuquerque and trains at Jackson-Wink MMA.