UFC ‘karate hottie’ Michelle Waterson’s body goals: nude, toned and ready for a fight

Jun 12 , 2020

Michelle Waterson is more than just a fearless fighter. Photo: @karatehottiemma/ Instagram

Move over Ronda Rousey, this new MMA ‘it’ girl has cemented her place as a sexy pin-up, motivational body icon, caring mum ... and a ferocious, fearless fighter

She’s fearless in the ring, a protective momma bear who fights for her kids, and her body is all kinds of goals. Michelle Waterson is used to dominating the octagon – yeah, so Carla Esparza got handed a controversial split decision at UFC 249 in her clash with Waterson – but away from the ring, she gives fans daily doses of inspiration.

From that infamous nude shoot to not focusing on her looks and her mum life, this mixed martial artist is the epitome of diverse. Here’s just five ways she is the full package …

Nude and proud as hell

Michelle Waterson rocking ESPN’s annual body issue in 2017. Photo: ESPN

The MMA star joined the ranks of Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Conor McGregor when she posed nude for ESPN’s annual body issue back in 2017. The snaps showed-off her perfectly toned physique, leaving very little to the imagination.

About that ‘ karate hottie’ nickname …

Just because she’s a fighting machine in the ring, doesn’t mean she doesn’t like being appreciated for her looks. In fact, Waterson said she thinks the nickname is “catchy”. Don’t think her banging body and all the attention makes her soft in the ring. In fact, this king kicker welcomes opponents underestimating her because of her nickname. Yup, bring it on.