Paige VanZant and Michelle Waterson displayed great techniques in UFC Fight Night in Golden 1 Center, Sacremento, California on December 17, 2016. Waterson wins via rear naked choke.
Both Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson and Paige VanZant are confident in their skills and gave everything to win the match. Michelle Waterson, before the fight, said that she will try to take Paige VanZant from the 7th rank position in the main event. Paige VanZant already won three bouts in Octagon with an impressive victory over Felice Herrig. In the other two fights, she lost 1-1 against Rose Namajunas over a year ago but just to rebound and knock over Bec Rawlings in August. Michelle Waterson, on the other hand, came onto the radar in April 2013 when she took down Jessica Penne. Both Michelle Waterson and Paige VanZant are both promising fighters in their weightclass.
The fight between Paige VanZant and Michelle Waterson was the main event on Friday in Sacramento, California, according to Fox Sports. Michelle Waterson stepped on the scale which showed 105-pounds proudly with a smile which means she is ready to take Paige from her 7th position. Paige VanZant, on the other hand, hit the mark at 116 pounds which make her a strong opponent against Waterson.
According to Fighter Network, prior to the fight, Michelle Waterson said Paige VanZent is very strong and incredible fighter to watch. Michelle found her way to karate when she was 10 years old she is an excellent striker and fans are eager to see how this fight will finish. Paige VanZant likes to use her boxing skills while Waterson uses her knees in a Thai clinch. They surely did put up an amazing fight and performance for fans and for all of those who love MMA.