Last fight
UFC 303
Win
Waterson-Gomez vs Robertson
Jun. 29, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
9
Wins by Submission
8
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 812
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1750
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 10
- Takedowns Attempted
- 66
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
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Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Colorado Springs, United States
Trains at
Joel Diaz Boxing
Fighting style
Karate
Age
38
Height
63.00
Weight
115.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 12, 2015
Reach
62.00
Leg reach
35.50
- Pro since 2007
- Nine wins by submission (5 armbar, 4 RNC), three by knockout
- Eight first round finishes
- Submitted Jessica Penne in 2013 bout to win Invicta FC 105-pound title
- Featured on reality shows Fight Girls and Bully Beatdown
- Origin of nickname – “Before I began fighting, I was a spokesmodel for a bikini website and they gave me that nickname because I did karate growing up.”
UFC 303 (6/29/24) Waterson-Gomez lost a three round unanimous decision to Gillian Robertson
UFC Fight Night (9/23/23) Waterson-Gomez was stopped by Marina Rodriguez via strikes at 2:42 of the second round
UFC 287 (4/8/23) Waterson lost a three round split decision to Luana Pinheiro
UFC on ABC (7/16/22) Waterson was submitted by Amanda Lemos via guillotine choke at 1:48 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (5/8/21) Waterson lost a five-round unanimous decision to Marina Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night (9/12/20) Waterson won a five-round split decision over Angela Hill
UFC 249 (5/9/20) Waterson lost a three round split decision to Carla Esparza
UFC Fight Night (10/12/19) Waterson lost a five round unanimous decision to Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC on ESPN (3/30/19) Waterson won a three round unanimous decision over Karolina Kowalkiewicz
UFC 229 (10/6/18) Waterson won a three round unanimous decision over Felice Herrig
UFC on FOX (4/14/18) Waterson won a three round split decision over Cortney Casey
UFC 218 (12/2/17) Waterson lost a three round unanimous decision to Tecia Torres
UFC on FOX (4/15/17) Waterson was submitted by Rose Namajunas via rear naked choke at 2:47 of the second round
UFC on FOX (12/17/16) Waterson submitted Paige VanZant via rear naked choke at 3:21 of the first round
TUF 21 Finale (7/12/15) Waterson submitted Angela Magana via rear naked choke at 2:38 of the third round
When and why did you start training for fighting? At the age of 19 I began my amateur career because martial arts was and is my life and I want to be well-rounded in every aspect, including the combative part. The thrill and challenge it presented got me hooked and I haven’t looked back since.
What ranks and titles have you held? Invicta FC atomweight champion
Do you have any heroes? My husband. He believes in me and supports my dream of becoming the best in the world. He sacrifices a lot for our family to be happy.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true. Being in the UFC I will be able to display my heart, soul, and determination for the world to see. It is a platform that will allow me to inspire others to go after their dreams and to be a good role model for my daughter.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to college for a year at Denver University, then dropped out to pursue my fighting career
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a waitress at Hooters
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Win over Jessica Penne to gain the atomweight title for Invicta FC
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in American freestyle karate, brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Leg kick
