Michelle Waterson-Gomez retires after UFC 303 loss
Longtime UFC strawweight Michelle Waterson-Gomez announced her retirement from mixed martial arts following a unanimous decision loss to Gillian Robertson at UFC 303 on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The UFC aired a video package of the highlights of Waterson-Gomez's career after her final fight.
Happy trails to the Karate Hottie! 👏
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) June 30, 2024
One tough mother @KarateHottieMMA calling it a career after blazing an unbelievable trail inside the Octagon! #UFC303 pic.twitter.com/Ry0UB7LMHA
Waterson-Gomez made her pro MMA debut in 2007 and signed with the UFC in 2015. She was a top contender in the 115-pound division for several years, beating the likes of Paige VanZant, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and Angela Hill.
Waterson-Gomez suffered five consecutive defeats to end her career with a 6-9 UFC record.
The 38-year-old, who trains out of Jackson Wink MMA in Albuquerque, New Mexico, competed in a total of four UFC main events.