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Who is the Next UFC Female Flyweight Champion on ABC?



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There has been much debate about the title for UFC on ABC female champion flyweight. Given the talent of many women in the octagon it is likely that the winner will emerge in the fights yet to come. How do you decide which women will make it to the final cut? Jessica Penne Claudia Gadelha Araya Sage Gomez Michelle Waterson and many others. Keep reading for more information. This article will tell you more about these women, and what their possible enemies might be.

Claudia Gadelha

After back-to-back losses, Claudia Gadelha has now reached an agreement with Michelle Waterson to fight in a main event at UFC 233. It will take place in New York City, on June 10. Waterson will be Waterson’s 3rd UFC fight. Waterson is also the first Black woman who will headline the UFC. Hill and Waterson were reunited at Invicta FC in May.

The ringside judges are split on whether Hill or Waterson is better. Hill currently has a two inch reach advantage and is the better striker. Waterson, despite not having fought in five-years, is more likely that she will trade in the pocket. If Hill wins, she'll probably take the fight to the ground. Waterson's record is impressive, though. She has won nine out of 10 fights she's been in by submission. Waterson averages 1.68 takedowns per bout.


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Jessica Penne

A rematch between former UFC women's champ Michelle Waterson and aspiring star Jessica Penne is highly anticipated for fans of mixed martial arts. Penne called Waterson’s win over her last mois a "fluke", but the Canadian veteran said that she would be glad to fight her once again. Waterson said that her win was not accidental and that she would be happy to prove it.


Penne fought Jessica Andrade in MMA earlier this year and lost via TKO in round 2. In the same year, she fought Danielle Taylor at featherweight and lost unanimously. Invicta FC strawweight champion Emily Ducote is Penne's opponent in her next bout.

Araya Sage Gomez

Michelle Waterson is fighting Araya Sage, Gomez if you haven’t heard. They met at a Hooters Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gomez’s parents drove up from El Paso, to watch a Cowboys match. Gomez and his family sat down under a large poster of Waterson dressed in a Hooters uniform. Gomez explained to his mother, "She was going be my future wife." They looked on as she took their order, laughing. Gomez's parents were hesitant to approach her, though, and they never spoke to her.

Michelle Waterson

Michelle Waterson was a former ring-girl and made a big splash on MTV/MTV2's reality show Bully Beatdown. She also has some interesting career paths. She had previously participated in the MTV reality show "American Ninja Warrior", but was not able to qualify. Waterson took part in a stunt contest for Natalie Portman’s 2014 film "Thor". After a few weeks, Waterson decided to switch to MMA. Invicta FC Atomweight champion was her goal. Waterson submitted Tyra Park with a rear-naked choke submission during her first professional fight. In 2008, Waterson also competed in MTV's "Fight Mom" reality show and fought for the special "Champions vs. Stars mini-series."


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Waterson, 36, holds a record of 18-9-1. Waterson, 36, has a record of 18-9-0. Three of her wins were by knockout and nine were via submission. She has fought for 27 professional MMA bouts. Waterson beat Marina Rodriguez in the most recent fight. She is based near Albuquerque, New Mexico. She trains at Jackson-Wink MMA.


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Who is the Next UFC Female Flyweight Champion on ABC?