Michelle Waterson-Gomez, a seasoned athlete with an impressive MMA record of 18 wins, 13 losses, and no draws, has competed primarily in the UFC's women's strawweight division (115 lbs.). Standing at 5' 3" tall with a reach of 62", she adopts an orthodox stance. In terms of performance, Waterson-Gomez averages 3.42 significant strikes per minute and boasts a striking accuracy of 46%. However, her opponents land an average of 4.25 strikes per minute against her, with a strike defense rate of 48%. She attempts an average of 0.6 submissions per 15 minutes and manages to execute takedowns at a rate of 1.39 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 33%. One of her most notable victories was against Paige VanZant, an opponent who held an ELO rating of 1059. In recent years, Waterson-Gomez has faced defeats in her last five fights, including losses to Marina Rodriguez and Amanda Lemos via decision and submission respectively, as well as a knockout loss to Rodriguez. Her most recent bout was against Gillian Robertson on June 29, 2024, which ended in a unanimous decision loss.