Waterson didn’t have the skill set to beat Joanna 🤷🏾‍♂️. Too big of a gap in striking department

@Yoda300YearsAgo

4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100%. Just like Holly Holm she has the weird tendency to hit mostly air with her kicks.

@jdm2626

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe that, but also Joanna is much taller than Michelle. Height definitely played a big factor in Joanna winning.

@xHopshotx

4 жыл бұрын

After watching the fight I believe it was her distancing and timing that were off. She needed to clinch more and not strike from a long distance out because she was missing a lot of kicks. Trust if she got trained by a High level striking Gym or coach she would definitely get there.

@BeeDingaling

4 жыл бұрын

She doesn't seem to have the striking smarts. I believe she has the skill, but her stance... she looks like she could pack a ko punch in her arsenal, but overall, her striking, both hands and kicks, plus her takedown set ups weren't up to par in this fight

She's so adorable! She's still a winner in my book!

@melxb

4 жыл бұрын

@VERY FAKE NEWS lmao u fckd up son

@costamktostam

4 жыл бұрын

@VERY FAKE NEWS LOL WAT

@bestever9178

4 жыл бұрын

She is a winner because she looks good? What kind of nonesense logic is that?.

@alltheragegeorgepageakatheperv

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not the biggest fan. She's still a woman and I wanna give her a big hug.

@SonicCloud7

4 жыл бұрын

She is a winner, she'll fight again, no worries!

She stood & went 5 rounds with an absolute killer, never slowed down & took her back twice, she didn't let anyone down ❤

@yigitalpakkaya4576

4 жыл бұрын

Bla bla bla shut up

@tdogable

4 жыл бұрын

She got lit up not gonna lie

@amy1210marie

4 жыл бұрын

@@tdogable you're a liar

@ademircb

4 жыл бұрын

She just realized that it would be so difficult against the elite of the weight class. She does not have a chance.

@shaunburgess7690

4 жыл бұрын

Well said she was a true warrior.

She’s an incredible rep of the sport. Warrior heart and unwavering determination. Win lose or draw i’ll always be a huge KH fan

@Uzi0celot

4 жыл бұрын

Big facts I love her personality! She’s a warrior and a true champion at heart ❤️

@kingcobra3854

4 жыл бұрын

She’s a terrible fighter. People don’t go into UFC and fighting just to get a participation trophy for “having heart”. People who constantly lose like her usually get kicked out the ufc, she’s only around because of her looks like PVZ. Because Dana White is an old perv. Nothing great about seeing someone try and constantly fail. It’s called stubborness.

@merwinpique

4 жыл бұрын

@@kingcobra3854 Very very true.

@bestever9178

4 жыл бұрын

@@kingcobra3854 Agree

@bestever9178

4 жыл бұрын

@@kingcobra3854 100000% Bro She is like the Justin Bieber of the UFC. No real talent , just appearance .

She's being too hard on herself, she should probably take a little time off.

@user-cl5wt1gt6h

4 жыл бұрын

Porier took his loss to khabib really bad also. Sniveling the same way.

@kingcobra3854

4 жыл бұрын

Take time off and never come back lol shes trash

@doublej8015

4 жыл бұрын

@NoSwiss AllCheddar she is trash tbh bro. I like her but shes terrible

@doublej8015

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-cl5wt1gt6h Porier lost a world title fight hes been working for his whole life. She lost a normal fight

@bestever9178

4 жыл бұрын

@NoSwiss AllCheddar Michelle is trash. And don't come with the argument " she would whoop my ass" I don't fight in the UFC She does!!

She needs to get a new striking coach, the fact that her husband is her striking coach is holding her back.

@phuqubush

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she could have been much more active with her fists than she was.

@quiettimegaming3642

4 жыл бұрын

Still better than Danielle cornering Mike Perry

@marvelharris9540

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree... she lacks power

@quiettimegaming3642

4 жыл бұрын

marvel harris serious question. At this point in her career, both with fighting she way she has for 12 years, and the fact that she’s 33, how much power do you think she can develop? I think she can make some adjustments, I don’t see her gaining a significant amount of power, and I don’t know if she’ll ever be able to fully reinvent her style and approach. And it makes me sad, but I don’t see her making up the ground she would need to to ever be champion... but stranger things have happened.

@KnightRetlaw

4 жыл бұрын

@@quiettimegaming3642 I agree. Especially since she put on so much muscle. I don't think she can develop more power. But I hope she can adjust, cause I'm a big fan of her personality.

She showed so much heart in that fight. She was in it the whole time, dangerous right up to the end. Lots of respect for her.

@bestever9178

4 жыл бұрын

Michelle is not champ material.

@Brianpeckin

4 жыл бұрын

Sad when all you can say is a person had heart after getting beat for 5 rounds

@--_--ph8rf

4 жыл бұрын

Best Ever she’s Atomweight champ material, the strawweights are too big for her to submit

@rrrube

4 жыл бұрын

@@Brianpeckin what have you done lately?

@davidmata4786

4 жыл бұрын

Dangerous?

Reporter: Could you have done anything different? Michelle: Footstomps.

@the701squad1

4 жыл бұрын

exactly

@Takedown-Tate

4 жыл бұрын

Ouch!

@tomasznazarew2120

4 жыл бұрын

Michelle, don't worry, you lost to a man.

@TomH2681

4 жыл бұрын

@@tomasznazarew2120 WTF? Joanna might not be the best-looking woman in the world, but she's not masculine. You want men, go take a look at the brazilian amazons. Gadelha, Andrade, Cyborg, Nunes.

@kissmealready

4 жыл бұрын

@@TomH2681 the only one that looks like a dude fr is cyborg chill lmao

Such a great fighter and person. She'll get through the low moment from support from her coaches and fans.

Those judges are blind she lost all 5 rounds....but respect she hung in their.

@Thunderfist_McBeefcake

4 жыл бұрын

It was one judge

@Sirclassic718

4 жыл бұрын

Only one judge gave her a round. The other two judges had Joanna winning every round.

@Thunderfist_McBeefcake

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sirclassic718 Did you not see my comment...?

Love MW but it doesn't seem she's going to be able to get that gold with the current line up anytime soon.

@jlozano2014

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah she's just not champion material, she's not top 3 but definitely top 5-8

@yaboyjonez9476

4 жыл бұрын

Good fighter. Not championship material. 😭🤷

@southsidehitta8452

4 жыл бұрын

Well she was the Invicta atomweight champ & tbh that's her weight class but all in all some fighters have great careers without winning the UFC belt plus let's not forget she was in there with the greatest strawweight ever Joanna is a different animal

@tonyromero5335

4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Chavious rose beat Joanna twice ...Lol

@southsidehitta8452

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonyromero5335 and????

Michelle Watterson May have lost this fight but she has proven she’s one tough fighter. She will be back even better after this.

@BillyTheKidAudit

4 жыл бұрын

Not.......she just proved she's a great punching bag

@realhamonwry8620

4 жыл бұрын

No, she won't.

@steveguy3

4 жыл бұрын

@@BillyTheKidAudit She's too small and short as well, and her boxing is just meh

@sarcasticgenius8563

4 жыл бұрын

@@BillyTheKidAudit Yep if you lose it simply means you absolutely suck.

@kingcobra3854

4 жыл бұрын

She needs to quit the UFC and do us all a favor

She just proved that her ranking of #7 was about right, perhaps even a bit generous. A game competitor, but not champ material unfortunately.

Respect Michelle, great fight and an amazing person in & out the octagon 🙌

Waterson: “Can’t win them all” Jon Jones: *Stops Sniffing Coke* “She Said What!?”

@edisonsun21c

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@fochiqui

4 жыл бұрын

In the weakest division in mma

@magneisuemwinterjuice7810

4 жыл бұрын

Was that suppose to be funny..?

@magneisuemwinterjuice7810

4 жыл бұрын

@L nope, did you..?

@vneprojects

4 жыл бұрын

L good one 😂

She is one of the first fighters that I liked when I first started watching MMA years ago. Great fighter. Great heart. Very inspiring. I'll be a fan forever. Looking forward to your next fight Michelle! I'll be cheering for you.

It ok sweetie 💪💯

True warrior, not once did she give up in there despite being pretty much out classed the whole fight she kept going.

@kingcobra3854

4 жыл бұрын

Thats not a warrior, thats a stubborn person who cant face reality that she'll never be champion and is terrible at what she does

@Wolflynx07

4 жыл бұрын

Rose isn’t the best. Just a stylistic problem for JJ. Rose needs to beat the people JJ beat to be honest. Without the training Rose had with the Bullet I don’t think she would have won.

Win or lose, I still love her she’s a beautiful warrior♥️

She is a good person but isn’t championship caliber. There are some great female fighters in the UFC Zhang, Joanna, Rose, Valentina, Nunes, etc. It’s an era of greatness in women’s MMA. Michelle is good, as is Holly, but this era is loaded with talent. 3 of these champions unfortunately are in Michelle’s division.

@buddhastl7120

4 жыл бұрын

ASVP WRLD Ronda was destroying the top talent at the time in less than a minute. Ronda deserved all the success she received. There still is no draw even close to Ronda in women’s MMA. I understand she made a terrible decision to get the worst advice on earth from the worst striking coach in MMA history which caused her legacy to suffer but Ronda was much more dominant than 90% of the newer casual fans give her credit for.

Her face got lit up damn

True warrior 🙏🏾

@bestever9178

4 жыл бұрын

She is not

@rogshit

4 жыл бұрын

@@bestever9178 you're a true keyboard warrior

@thirstybonsai1888

4 жыл бұрын

True warrior? Lol they are having a fist fight lmfao ain't killing each other with swords

@dantdt4693

4 жыл бұрын

Garf Simmons there’s nothing great about being tough all pro fighters in the ufc are tough

@LJ-rp3ib

4 жыл бұрын

I watched that fight. I saw no type of warrior. I saw a woman who couldn't hack it. I saw a woman who needs to hang it up and accept she'll never be a champion. I sawww...a person get punched and the only defense was to smile at the opponent. I saw, I..saw...a woman who should have stomped the heck out of that swollen foot, yet just stood there

She did an amazing job. That fight was incredible, hard to watch at times, but she did amazing and I'm so glad to hear she's going to continue with her goal to win the title.

I like michelle, who doesn't, but i never thought one sec she'd beat the top girls in that division yet.

@thetotalpackage4194

4 жыл бұрын

Great comment! But where would you put her?🤔 She is always a fight away from the title but I think she's better than a division "gatekeeper"...I don't think she should move up in weight class either

@thetotalpackage4194

4 жыл бұрын

@whole27 ...Yeah, I almost 100% agree with you. I believe she is a little better than the middle of the pack but she is still stuck at that glass ceiling. She has a helluva fan base

@drbanana4993

4 жыл бұрын

@whole27 she's lucky she's pretty. The uglies with her same lack of fighting talent would never be headlining.

@Wolflynx07

4 жыл бұрын

She was the champ at 105. Any top 115 fighter will beat her Cuz of the size difference. She is a bit slow and needs to follow through with her kicks. But she is a top fighter. Just too small to be fighting women who should be competing at 125.

@shivasrinivasan80

4 жыл бұрын

@@Wolflynx07 She normally walks at 128 according to her Joe Rogan podcast

I remember seeing her for the first time in my life on bully beat down back in the day. She is a warrior!

Props to her stickking it out and doing the interview!!!

Michelle is tough AF. She was outclassed in the fight but she never gave up #Respect

She's shown a lot of improvement and maturity in her last few fights. She really kept her composure in this one. Losses are tough but they are part of the sport, great fight.

You didn’t let anybody down. You fought with passion. You didn’t hold back. You fought your heart out. Your fans are proud of you. Like this so she sees.

There’s no shame in losing to Joanna. Keep your head up Michelle!

She gotta realize she’s not top tier, but can still make her way in the sport with the forementioned detail considered. Joanna, Rose, the Chinese girl and Andrade would all work this “karate hottie”- now that’s fact but not a death sentence, she can complete with the girls that aren’t top 5 or 10, and her looks, personality and ambition will still give her a life in the sport

Damn. You lost to the best SW of all time. No need to be so down.

@meesert

4 жыл бұрын

The best career at SW yes, Rose is a better fighter for sure.

@SnackMuay

4 жыл бұрын

meesert I agree Rose is the best SW right now, but Joanna is probably top 3 in the world, even still.

@meesert

4 жыл бұрын

@@SnackMuay Agreed

I admire her heart and determination ... u got my respect Michelle keep ur head up girl 👊 grtz from belgium

You didn't let your fans down, I'm From Albuquerque, & have been a fan for a very long time, I will always be a fan... I know in my heart that I will be the CHAMP it's just not the right time yet. U know the things u did wrong that's a step in moving forward.... Your next fight u will win and continue to move forward. Congratulations on your fight and how you handled it, that's just one of the reasons I'm your fan, it's not because I'm From Albuquerque because when I first saw u fight I had no idea, yes I luv the fact were from the same place but, there are so many reasons your fans stay with u. Keep your head up...

Sooo much heart..... what a warrior. Much respect

Joanna called her a warrior and even kissed her, but not once did waterson say wow she beat me with a broken foot. Thats a warrior!!

You are such a sweet person, no matter losing winning or drawing, you always put up great effort thats why we love you

I Love this Lady - She has so much Heart!!! 💕

The way the word losing catches in her throat and doesn’t wanna come out is tough to see.

You didn’t let your fans down you fought heart out . You learn from this and it will make you a better fighter. I don’t know how anybody couldnt root for you . Heart and class !

You still did amazing Michelle! Joanna is a beast, and you went all 5 with her. Keep your head up!

You fought like a warrior and were a class act, can't ask for more

You didn't let anyone down. You're a true warrior win or lose. That was one hek of a fight with another top contender 💪🏼

Respect. The girl has heart. She went the distance and looked like she was enjoying every single second. Bloodied up , smiling and kept it humble til the final end. several others can learn a thing or two in how to take a loss like her. (same as Rob W. ) Kept it classy and didn't bark back with the usual 'I demand a rematch'. .

The whole momchamp thing is utter cringe

@shivasrinivasan80

4 жыл бұрын

I feel it's over done. But fighting after having a kid is not ordinary feat. It is amazing.

She wasnt inpatient...she was flat out terrified before the fight ever started by admitting she viewed her as a scary fighter...smh had no business in there...having to see a sports psychologist before just showed how scared she was amd had to seek professional help to keep her head in the game...

Heartbreaking to watch someone so disappointed, head up. You’ll be back. You’re a class act

@jeanniefeaster4325

4 жыл бұрын

She was extremely even more beat up when Rose destroyed her, so I'm surprised she took this loss even harder. Sad to see her cry.

Kinda breaks your heart to see her this upset, she's such a great rep for the sports and women's MMA. She's got the complete package in life; gorgeous, beautiful family, she can fight, just seems like an amazing person! Keep your head up, Waterson :)

Hey Michelle!! Thanks for your honesty and keep your head up! You are a class act.

She fought till the end. U amazing woman. Lots of heart. Keep moving u will get there

She's an amazing girl. I'm totally impressed with her attitude. Joanna is right when she says that people facing each other in the UFC octagon are already the winners. Michelle must be proud of herself and so must be all UFC fans around the world. I support JJ (since I'm from PL), but I wish Michelle all the best as well since she's already achieved something great and it's not the end. Write your own history girl, and let it be big, and don't you ever stop inspiring others. Love from Poland.

Michelle you are a true fighter . Your amazing , a great mum a great person .

I'm one of your biggest fans you didn't let anyone down we're still very proud of you. It's all in due season! 🙏🏿💪🏿🤩😍🤩😍

Been watching waterson since bully beatdown, true legend. Shell be back

Even scarred from a battle she is absolutely ome of the most beautiful women alive. Her body, her spirit, her heart, her honesty. Goodness she is gifted in life.

So sad to see her sad and so humble,, great sportsmanship forsure!!

an amazing fight, true martial artists, respect

We love you! you're a warrior and a great person and Mother. this will be something for you to benefit from in the long run.

I know that we dont know her personally but u can tell she is such a sweetheart!!!

Keep moving Michelle. Respect. You'll come back.

Geez give her a hug! Bless u Michelle!

Don’t be too hard on yourself, you are a true warrior and top competitor. Nothing wrong with being emotional proves your human. You will get em next time. I personally don’t think you let anyone down, you fought hard and you never quit.

She wins just by having a sincere and honest heart.

@michaelhurtado4400

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

@devinAWOL

4 жыл бұрын

Too bad they don’t give honest heart championships lmao

@believein1

4 жыл бұрын

@@devinAWOL Too bad you're clearly miserable. No need to laugh my ass off.

@michaelhurtado4400

4 жыл бұрын

@@devinAWOL my brother but in life we do! You ever have that person that makes you think, or makes your heart move in a unexplainable positive direction? Those few will live on as champions in your mind forever!

@devinAWOL

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Hurtado I meant like an actual gold belts that get rubies every time you defend...

Very proud of you... Stay positive and strong we got your back 👍😉

She is such a sweetheart you hate to see her lose. Class act all the way.

She needs to learn to adjust during fights. She sticks to a gameplan even when it's not working. And she needs to become a pressure fighter going forward because she has a short reach and needs to get close to her opponents.

@johntd4885

4 жыл бұрын

TheJking85 putting the pressure on with kicks and punches while trying to get close isn't as easy as it sounds when facing an opponent with reach advantage, and in this case, also speed. it would have been a much better game plan to draw her opponent into her so she can counter strike instead.

@Victorious416

4 жыл бұрын

@@johntd4885 yea counter striking is what her corner should have told her to do once they saw what she was doing wasnt working

You are an awesome human being. We will see you as we are supposed to, and again AWESOME

this interview reminds me of Poiriers press conference when he lost to Khabib

They work so hard... Keep going strong Michelle.

So much respect for Michelle waterson nothing to be ashamed of love her little girl as well

Win or lose Michelle you are still a champ at being an awesome human being and role model for so many out there because your heart is something no belt or money can buy. Keep being you and you will never lose.

So much respect for Michelle 🙏🏼. Still one of my favorite female warriors. She’s a champion in life.

******I SEE THAT MANY OF THESE UFC FIGHTERS ARE ALREADY ON EDGE. LIKE IN OTHER COMMENTS, IT WOULDN'T BE BAD IF THESE FIGHTERS HAD SOME MORE TIME OFF OR MAYBE COUNSELING FROM PROFESSIONALS THAT ARE SPECIALIZED ON EMOTIONAL OVERFLOWS. CUB, MICHELLE ETC. LIST GOES ON AND ON...******

She needs to improve a lot before she ever becomes champion

@Byokku2013

4 жыл бұрын

I disagree, she was in that fight and threatened multiple times. She gets wayyyy better every fight.

@Byokku2013

4 жыл бұрын

highview seeker Yes I actually watched every second of it unlike you apparently...

@Byokku2013

4 жыл бұрын

highview seeker lol I wish. She was in it all fight she threatened throughout.

Is girl! Can not wait to see the fight.

This is heartbreaking

Aww she is a very sweet girl. I',m polish and I was cheering for Joanna, but this interview melted my heart for some reason.

She’s pretty emotional for the fight game. Tough vocation for someone with ‘the feels’. Great fighter.

No angles after the feints. That’s how rose touched her up, nobody beats her any other way.

Lots of respect for this great athlete.

You cant help but love Michelle Waterson, such a sweet human!

She made me cry.

She didn't let anybody down. She is a true fighter, through and through.

feel sad for her! i was waiting for some of her super fast round house kicks but didnt really get to see them in this fight, joanna is considerably bigger person, with longer reach.... looking forward to seeing the amaxing KH back again soon!!!

Tito Ortiz cries before all his fights. Mental strength is very important. Johanna had lots of confidence coming into this fight.

Men... this is heartbreaking. I love this sport.

Somebody give that girl a hug!

You are still a great fighter, you win or lose. Part of the game. Keep up the good work honey🥰❤️

A super competitor and a credit to herself, her team, and to the sport.

Aśka zachowanie na wielki plus , wreszcie zrozumiała że godnośc i szacunek do innych są ważniejsze niz pieniądze. Michelle you are great fighter and great person , i know you'll back stronger and you will make your dreams come true. Heads' up beautiful lady! congratulations to both ladies

❤️🙏🏼🇺🇸 🇹🇭

It's hard to watch someone that is as a good person as Michelle lose.

Your a champion because you showed great heart and you were in this fight until the very end. Learn from this battle and come back strong. There is no shame in losing to Joanna she's one of the best ever.

❤️

For those of us who aren't fighters, we have no idea what they go through, what they sacrifice in order to step inside a ring/cage/Octagon to do battle. Michelle Waterson is not just a fighter; she's also a wife and mother. Let that sink in before saying anything negative about her, or any other combatant who puts it on the line the way they do. Respect, Michelle. You'll be back. ❤🙏🗯👍👊

She should be happy, Vick got blasted into outer space

@EricMaldonadoGuitar

4 жыл бұрын

ASTRAL TRAVELIN'

Unfortunately a good striker fought an elite striker. Michelle is still a beast, 105 division!! She’s the champ

Michelle igual te ves hermosa. Sigue adelante eso te ayudará a ser más fuerte .vamossssss

She's such a sweetheart. Nothing to be ashamed of Michelle. You'll be back 👏👏👏

No matter what the outcome is......just know that you are a winner in my book......is ok to cry...sometimes you have to let yourself free in order to reach your true potential. 🤗