Tag: Michelle Waterson

Michelle Waterson Feels She Only Has A “Couple More Good Years” Left

Michelle Waterson knows her career is coming to an end, so that is why she jumped at the opportunity to headline another UFC card. After TJ Dillashaw was forced out of the UFC Vegas 26 main event against Cory Sandhagen, the UFC booked a short-notice fl…

Michelle Waterson knows her career is coming to an end, so that is why she jumped at the opportunity to headline another UFC card. After TJ Dillashaw was forced out of the UFC Vegas 26 main event against Cory Sandhagen, the UFC booked a short-notice flyweight bout between Waterson and Marina Rodriguez. Although some may […]

Card Update For UFC Vegas 26 After Rodriguez/Waterson Made Official

UFC Vegas 26 officially has its main event. After T.J. Dillashaw was forced to withdraw from his fight against Cory Sandhagen, Saturday’s UFC Vegas 26 card was in need of a main event. Ultimately, the company landed on top-10 strawweights Marina Rodrig…

UFC Vegas 26 officially has its main event. After T.J. Dillashaw was forced to withdraw from his fight against Cory Sandhagen, Saturday’s UFC Vegas 26 card was in need of a main event. Ultimately, the company landed on top-10 strawweights Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson. Both Rodriguez and Waterson will be competing on the same […]

Michelle Waterson Out of UFC 257 Bout Against Amanda Ribas

Michelle Waterson is out of her UFC 257 strawweight bout against rising prospect Amanda Ribas. According to an MMA Fighting report, Michelle Waterson was forced to withdraw from her scheduled bout against #9-ranked Amanda Ribas at UFC 257. There are no…

Michelle Waterson is out of her UFC 257 strawweight bout against rising prospect Amanda Ribas. According to an MMA Fighting report, Michelle Waterson was forced to withdraw from her scheduled bout against #9-ranked Amanda Ribas at UFC 257. There are no additional details at this time of what caused Waterson out of the fight. There is […]

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Report: Michelle Waterson Out Of UFC 257 Fight With Amanda Ribas

WatersonMichelle Waterson will no longer be competing at the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view event. That’s according to MMA Fighting who confirmed with multiple sources that Waterson is out of her women’s strawweight fight with Amanda Ribas on January 23. The details as to why are undisclosed as of now. “Details surrounding Waterson’s withdrawal are not […]

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Michelle Waterson will no longer be competing at the upcoming UFC 257 pay-per-view event.

That’s according to MMA Fighting who confirmed with multiple sources that Waterson is out of her women’s strawweight fight with Amanda Ribas on January 23. The details as to why are undisclosed as of now.

“Details surrounding Waterson’s withdrawal are not public at this time but the former Invicta FC champion will be unable to compete in January as previously scheduled,” the report stated.

Waterson was looking to build on the momentum of her last outing when she earned a split decision win over Angela Hill in September. That victory ended a two-fight losing skid that saw her get outpointed by Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Carla Esparza.

As for Ribas, the surging Brazilian remains undefeated in the UFC as she is 4-0 with the promotion ever since signing in 2019. Her last outing saw her submit Paige VanZant with an armbar at UFC 251 in July.

There’s no word yet on a replacement opponent for Ribas.

UFC 257 takes place January 23 on Abu Dhabi’s Fight Island and will be headlined by the return of Conor McGregor as he meets Dustin Poirier in a rematch in the main event.

Who do you think should step in to fight Ribas?

Michelle Waterson vs. Amanda Ribas Booked For UFC 257

A pivotal strawweight bout will be going down on Jan. 23 at UFC 257. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Michelle Waterson will take on rising contender, Amanda Ribas on the pay-per-view-card. According to the report, the fight is not signed as of…

A pivotal strawweight bout will be going down on Jan. 23 at UFC 257. According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Michelle Waterson will take on rising contender, Amanda Ribas on the pay-per-view-card. According to the report, the fight is not signed as of yet but both have agreed to the matchup. Michelle Waterson returned to the […]

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Michelle Waterson Only Interested In Contender Fights To Earn Title Shot

Michelle Waterson only wants to fight ahead of her after her win over Angela Hill. Waterson snapped her two-fight losing streak and remains a top-contender at strawweight. So, her goal is to fight a top-five opponent to prove she is ready to fight for …

Michelle Waterson only wants to fight ahead of her after her win over Angela Hill. Waterson snapped her two-fight losing streak and remains a top-contender at strawweight. So, her goal is to fight a top-five opponent to prove she is ready to fight for UFC gold. “I want to take a fight that’s gonna get […]

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