Rare pictures of Michelle Waterson, The Karate Hottie and her family

Michelle Waterson is an MMA fighter who made her name in the UFC. She is also famously known as The Karate Hottie due to her career as a model, as well as her black belt in Karate. During her time in the UFC, Waterson beat the likes of Paige Van Zant and Karolina Kowalkiewicz which solidified her status as a top level fighter.

Waterson is married to Joshua Gomez. Like Waterson, Gomez also has a background in martial arts and was a successful amateur boxer. Together, they have a daughter named Araya. Interestingly, the UFC founder Dana White once purchased 1,000 girl scout cookie boxes from Araya. In this article we shall be looking at some of the rarer pictures of Karate Hottie and her personal life, as well as her professional career. It’s fair to say that she’s an interesting character and some of these photos may surprise you.

Michelle Waterson poses in her UFC gear whilst showing off her athletic body.

The Karate Hottie is also a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Although she is best known for her Karate, she can also grapple. Here she is, earning her purple belt from Rafael Barata Freitas.

At home, once again showcasing her MMA fighter’s physique.

Before her move to the UFC, Michelle Waterson was a champion in Invicta, which is a women’s only MMA promotion.

Michelle Waterson shows off a roundhouse kick.

To be able to perform a number of Karate techniques, you will need to be flexible – so it’s a good job that Waterson is in great shape.

Michelle Waterson with her husband, Joshua Gomez.

Michelle Waterson with her family.

Waterson posing by the pool.

Above, during an interview. As seen, Michelle Waterson has a tattoo on her right forearm.