Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs Paige VanZant
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They have met once
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How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (2)
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Michelle Waterson-Gomez vs Paige VanZant: Matchup Breakdown
Michelle Waterson-Gomez is 6-9 in the Women's Strawweight division with a 40.0% win rate. Paige VanZant is 5-4 at Women's Strawweight, winning 55.6% of the time. Michelle Waterson-Gomez is listed as inactive. Paige VanZant is listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Michelle Waterson-Gomez leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson on Dec 17, 2016, won by Michelle Waterson-Gomez by Submission in round 1.
Paige VanZant holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 935 to 800. Career peaks are 1,056 for Michelle Waterson-Gomez and 1,078 for Paige VanZant. Michelle Waterson-Gomez has 0 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 6 victories, a 33.3% finish rate. Paige VanZant has 2 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 80.0% of the time.
Michelle Waterson-Gomez stands 5' 3" with a reach of 62" and fights orthodox. Paige VanZant is 5' 4" with a reach of 65", orthodox. That is a 3-inch reach advantage for Paige VanZant. Michelle Waterson-Gomez is 40, Paige VanZant is 32.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Michelle Waterson-Gomez has landed 780 significant strikes at 45.8% accuracy with 19 takedowns and 39:47 of control time. Paige VanZant has landed 315 at 52.1% with 8 takedowns and 33:38 of control.
They share 2 common opponents: Felice Herrig, Rose Namajunas.
Have Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Paige VanZant fought before?
Yes. Michelle Waterson-Gomez and Paige VanZant have fought once in the UFC. Michelle Waterson-Gomez won by submission at UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson on December 17, 2016.
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Who has more UFC wins, Michelle Waterson-Gomez or Paige VanZant?
Michelle Waterson-Gomez has more UFC wins: 6 to 5. Michelle Waterson-Gomez's UFC record is 6-9; Paige VanZant's is 5-4.
KO/TKO wins: Michelle Waterson-Gomez 0, Paige VanZant 2. Submission wins: Michelle Waterson-Gomez 2, Paige VanZant 2.
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Who is taller, Michelle Waterson-Gomez or Paige VanZant?
Paige VanZant is taller at 5'4", to Michelle Waterson-Gomez's 5'3" (1 inch). Paige VanZant has the longer reach: 65 inches to 62.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.