Marina Rodriguez vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez UFC Head to Head Record

Last Modified Sep 24, 2023 04:23 GMT
Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez

Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez was a mixed martial arts matchup organized and promoted by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It was a strawweight bout that took part in the main card of UFC Fight Night 228 on September 23, 2023.

Marina Rodriguez and Michelles Waterson-Gomez are ranked as the No. 9 and No. 13 contenders in the women's strawweight division of the UFC, respectively.

Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez UFC Head-to-Head Record

Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez (Photo courtesy: Marcel Dorff Twitter)

Marina Rodriguez and Michelle Waterson-Gomez faced each other for the second time in their UFC career on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot. The venue for the event was the UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States. Rodriguez won the fight via TKO at 2:42 in the second round.

Marina Rodriguez is coming off a decision loss against Virna Jandiroba at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023, in New Jersey, United States. At the same time, Michelle Waterson-Gomez is also coming off a decision loss against Luana Pinheiro at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023, in Miami, Florida, United States.

To add on, both fighters lost to Amanda Lemos in their previous fight before their last outing. Rodriguez lost to Lemos via TKO in the third round at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos. In contrast, Waterson-Gomez lost to Lemos via guillotine choke submission in the second round at UFC on ABC 3.

Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez Stats

StatsMarina RodriguezMichelle Waterson-Gomez
MMA Record17-3-218-12-0
UFC Ranking (women's strawweight)913
Last FightWinloss
CountryBrazilUnited States
Height5 feet 6 inches5 feet 3 inches
Weight115 lbs116 lbs
Reach65 in62 in
Leg Reach38.5 in35.5 in
Striking Accuracy47%46%
Takedown Accuracy33%33%
Takedown Defense64%72%
Win Streak (Active)1-
MMA Debut20152007

Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez 1

Michelle Waterson-Gomez(L) vs. Marina Rodriguez(R)

Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez 1 took place on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson.

It was Rodriguez's flyweight debut, and she won the fight via a unanimous decision in Las Vegas, United States.

Marina Rodriguez's Most Important Finish

At UFC 257, Marina Rodriguez TKO'd Amanda Ribas at 0:54 in the second round, which is considered to be one of her most important finishes by the fans. The bout took place on January 24, 2021, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Michelle Waterson Gomez's Most Important Finish

Michelle Waterson Gomez had one of the most important finishes in her UFC career at UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson. Waterson submitted Vanzat via a rear naked choke submission at 3:21 in the first round. The bout took place on December 17, 2016 in Sacramento, California, United States.

*Last updated on September 24, 2023.

FAQs

Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez will take place on September 23, 2023. 


The venue for Marina Rodriguez vs. Michelle Waterson-Gomez is UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States.

Marina Rodriguez’s MMA record stands at 17 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws.

Michelle Waterson’s MMA record stands at 18 wins and 12 losses.

Marina Rodriguez made her UFC debut on September 22, 2018. 


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