Result
Michelle Waterson-GomezSUB
MethodSUB
Round1
Time03:11
Elo swing-24Paige VanZant (1619 → 1595)
DateDec 18, 2016
DivisionWomen's Strawweight
StatusCompleted
VenueGolden 1 Center
BroadcastESPN+
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L
12 Gauge | 8-5-0Paige VanZant
W
The Karate Hottie | 18-13-0Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Method :SUB
Round :1
Time :03:11
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Paige VanZant
Elo1574Solid
3Y trend1578 → 1574
Fight Overview
Round1
Time03:11
MethodSUB
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Elo1582Solid
3Y trend1611 → 1582
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Michelle Waterson-Gomez won this fight by SUB in round 1 at 03:11. Michelle Waterson-Gomez led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Paige VanZant and Michelle Waterson-Gomez across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Paige VanZantMichelle Waterson-Gomez
Elo edge
Paige VanZant1574-16 last move
Michelle Waterson-Gomez1582-10 last move
Why they are ranked here
Paige VanZantNot on the active ladder · 1574 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Kailin Curran (rated 1566 at the time): +32.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Rose Namajunas (rated 1531 at the time): -30.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -18 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1484, not 1574: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Michelle Waterson-GomezNot on the active ladder · 1582 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Karolina Kowalkiewicz (rated 1686 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Carla Esparza (rated 1619 at the time): -14.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -54 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1554, not 1582: 28 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Paige VanZantvsMichelle Waterson-Gomez
Sig. strikes
5vs12
Total strikes
9vs13
Sub. attempts
0vs2
Takedowns
0vs1
Finishing profile
Paige VanZantsubmission leads 38% of wins
Michelle Waterson-Gomezsubmission leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Amanda RibasPaige VanZant: loss · Submission (Armbar) · Jul 11, 2020Michelle Waterson-Gomez: cancelled · Mar 26, 2022
Amanda RibasPaige VanZant: loss · Submission (Armbar) · Jul 11, 2020Michelle Waterson-Gomez: cancelled · Jan 23, 2021
Round stats
Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez is a completed Women's Strawweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : VANZANT VS WATERSON. Michelle Waterson-Gomez defeated Paige VanZant by SUB in round 1 at 03:11. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez quick answers
Who won Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez won Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez by SUB in round 1 at 03:11.
What event is Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez on?
Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : VANZANT VS WATERSON.
What are the records for Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Paige VanZant enters with a 8-5-0 record and Michelle Waterson-Gomez enters with a 18-13-0 record.
What division is Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Paige VanZant vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez is listed as a Women's Strawweight fight.
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