“The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson extended her record to 14-4 tonight when she tapped out MMA star and Dancing With The Stars performer Paige VanZant in the first round via RNC.
The match started out with Paige moving around the perimeter of the cage, staying light on her feet. Waterson maintained a karate side stance, stalking her opponent. VanZant charged in with some punches, then tried to transition into a throw. Waterson, however, took Paige’s back and pressed her up against the cage.
Now it was Waterson’s turn to throw. The Karate Hottie showed the world that she had some judo skills, and took Paige to the ground with an excellent head and arm throw.
We see you @KarateHottieMMA! Sweet throw! #UFCSacramento pic.twitter.com/liAWfPuCSp
— UFC (@ufc) December 18, 2016
Waterson then transitioned to the back and locked in an RNC. In Paige’s defense, she held on for a long time, but Michelle’s RNC was in deep under the chin. The referee had no choice but to stop the fight and let Paige’s record fall to 7-3.
Winner by RNC in Round 1: “The Karate Hottie” Michelle Waterson!
Great performance by @KarateHottieMMA! Who should she face next IYO? #UFCSacramento pic.twitter.com/iMeour611z
— UFC (@ufc) December 18, 2016
