Michelle Waterson Believes Win Over Karolina Kowalkiewicz Gets Her In Title Mix

A pivotal strawweight bout will take place in the UFC’s debut in Philadelphia on March 30th. “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson will take on Karolina Kowalkiewicz in the co-main event. Waterson is currently on a two-fight win strea…

A pivotal strawweight bout will take place in the UFC’s debut in Philadelphia on March 30th. “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson will take on Karolina Kowalkiewicz in the co-main event. Waterson is currently on a two-fight win streak inside the Octagon. Speaking to media recently, Waterson said she believes a win over Kowalkiewicz gets her “in the […]

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Michelle Waterson & Karolina Kowalkiewicz Speak On UFC Philly Matchup

Michelle Waterson and Karolina Kowalkiewicz may be chummy, but that won’t stop them from doing battle. Last night (Jan. 8), it was announced that Waterson and Kowalkiewicz will share the Octagon on March 30. The bout will be part of the UFC Phila…

Michelle Waterson and Karolina Kowalkiewicz may be chummy, but that won’t stop them from doing battle. Last night (Jan. 8), it was announced that Waterson and Kowalkiewicz will share the Octagon on March 30. The bout will be part of the UFC Philadelphia card. Waterson is looking to move up the 115-pound rankings, while Kowalkiewicz […]

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Karolina Kowalkiewicz Set To Return At UFC on ESPN 2

A big strawweight bout is set for UFC on ESPN 2 later this year. The event goes down from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 30th. We reported earlier today the UFC would be returning to “The City Of Brotherly Love&#822…

A big strawweight bout is set for UFC on ESPN 2 later this year. The event goes down from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 30th. We reported earlier today the UFC would be returning to “The City Of Brotherly Love” for its first event in the city in over seven years. […]

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Michelle Waterson vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz Added To UFC On ESPN 2

A high-profile women’s strawweight fight has been added to the recently announced UFC on ESPN 2 card in Philadelphia at the end of March. This week, the promotion announced its return to the City of Brotherly Love. UFC on ESPN 2 will mark the first time since 2011 that the Octagon will touch down in […]

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A high-profile women’s strawweight fight has been added to the recently announced UFC on ESPN 2 card in Philadelphia at the end of March.

This week, the promotion announced its return to the City of Brotherly Love. UFC on ESPN 2 will mark the first time since 2011 that the Octagon will touch down in Philly.

The card is already starting to come together. Strawweights Michelle Waterson and Karolina Kowalkiewicz will throw down at the vent according to a tweet from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.

Waterson vs. Kowalkiewicz is the second fight to be added to this card. The first was another strawweight bout featuring Alexa Grasso vs. Marina Rodriguez.

“The Karate Hottie” has won two consecutive fights in the Octagon. She outlasted Felice Herrig at UFC 229 in October after beating Cortney Casey at UFC Glendale in a controversial split call. The victories snapped a two-fight losing streak for the fan favorite.

Former title contender Karolina Kowalkiewicz lost her last fight to Jessica Andrade by first-round knockout at UFC 228. Before that, she defeated Herrig and Jodie Esquibel in back-to-back fights.

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Jessica Andrade Must Be Next Title Challenger For Rose Namajunas

After knocking out Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a one-punch KO in the co-main event of UFC 228, there cannot be any more doubt that Jessica Andrade is next for UFC women’s flyweight champion Rose Namajunas. With a 6-1 record as a flyweight in the O…

After knocking out Karolina Kowalkiewicz with a one-punch KO in the co-main event of UFC 228, there cannot be any more doubt that Jessica Andrade is next for UFC women’s flyweight champion Rose Namajunas. With a 6-1 record as a flyweight in the Octagon, Andrade has proven she is the rightful next title challenger at […]

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Jessica Andrade Offered To Fight Valentina Shevchenko At UFC 228

Jessica Andrade volunteered to fight Valentina Shevchenko.

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Before she slept Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Jessica Andrade offered to fight Valentina Shevchenko for the strawweight title. Potentially saving UFC 228.

When the first ever women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montaño was forced out of her title defense against Shevchenko matchmakers had a choice. Scramble for a last minute replacement such as Andrade or scrap the fight altogether.

As it turns out the local athletic commission wouldn’t allow the Brazilian to move up in weight. A curious decision to say the least considering Andrade fought at 135 pounds early in her UFC career.

“I even offered to fight for the belt if they agreed to, but since they had already weighed me and done all the work, I wasn’t allowed by the athletic commission,” Andrade said, “But I’m happy I was able to help the promotion, help the UFC with a great show and excite people.”

As a result of Montaño withdrawing from the fight, UFC President Dana White said the champion would be stripped of her title. And that Shevchenko will be booked in a title match later in the year. As for Andrade, she explained that as long as the fans are happy she is. No doubt her destruction of Kowalkiewicz will keep the masses entertained.

“I think that’s my job, to go in there and excite everyone who’s watching,” Andrade said. “To give my best and knock people out, and that’s what I did tonight.”

Watch Jessica Andrade’s full post-fight press conference here: (courtesy of MMA Fighting)

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