Michelle Waterson-Gomez is calling it a career.
After 17 years, Waterson-Gomez announced her retirement from MMA on Saturday following a loss to Gillian Robertson at UFC 303. A pioneer for the women’s game and former Invicta FC atomweight champion, Waterson-Gomez exits the UFC with a 6-9 octagon record and 18-13 overall record, holding notable wins over Jessica Penne, Paige VanZant, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Felice Herrig, and Angela Hill.
Check out how the MMA world reacted to Waterson-Gomez’s emotional retirement below.
Michelle Waterson-Gomez announces her retirement at #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/8twf1DyXR7
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 30, 2024
Congrats on a great career! Enjoy retirement @karatehottiemma #UFC303
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) June 30, 2024
Great way to pivot from a tough interview to a beautiful tribute moment. Well done @ufc and congratulations on a great career @karatehottiemma. #UFC303
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 30, 2024
to the one and only karate hottie! Awesome career
— Miles Chapo Johns (@milesxjohns) June 30, 2024
Amazing career @karatehottiemma much respect forever a legend @ufc #UFC303
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) June 30, 2024
So much respect for @karatehottiemma what a career #UFC303
— Jocelyn Lybarger (@mmajocelyn) June 30, 2024
Hell of a career for Michelle Waterson . Proud to call her a former teammate !
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 30, 2024
Much respect ✊ karate hottie#UFC303
— Chris “El Guapo” Gutierrez (@CGutierrezMMA) June 30, 2024
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