Here is a list of Waterson's best fights. For a list of Waterson's losses, refer to "Michelle Waterson Losses".
On December 17, 2016 Michelle Waterson faced off against Paige VanZant in a strawweight bout at age 30. She was coming in with a record of 14-4 (10), and VanZant was 22 years old and with a record of 7-2 (3). Waterson stopped Paige VanZant via choke-out.
On October 6, 2018 Michelle Waterson faced off against Felice Herrig in a strawweight bout at age 32. She was coming in with a record of 16-6 (10), and Herrig was 34 years old and with a record of 14-7 (5). Waterson won the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On April 14, 2018 Michelle Waterson faced off against Cortney Casey in a strawweight bout at age 32. She was coming in with a record of 15-6 (10), and Casey was 30 years old and with a record of 7-5 (6). Waterson won the fight via 3-round split decision.
On March 30, 2019 Michelle Waterson faced off against Karolina Kowalkiewicz in a strawweight bout at age 33. She was coming in with a record of 17-6 (10), and Kowalkiewicz was 33 years old and with a record of 12-3 (3). Waterson won the fight via 3-round unanimous decision.
On July 12, 2015 Michelle Waterson faced off against Angela Magaña in a strawweight bout at age 29. She was coming in with a record of 13-4 (10). Waterson stopped Angela Magaña via submission.
On April 5, 2013 Michelle Waterson fought Jessica Penne in a atomweight title fight for Penne's Invicta FC Championship title. Waterson was 27 years old and with a record of 11-3 (8), and Penne was 30 years old and with a record of 10-1 (8). Waterson stopped Jessica Penne via 4th-round submission and is crowned the new atomweight world champion.
On October 3, 2008 Michelle Waterson faced off against Tyra Parker in a flyweight bout at age 22. She was coming in with a record of 5-2 (4). Waterson stopped Tyra Parker via submission.
On September 12, 2020 Michelle Waterson faced off against Angela Hill in a strawweight bout at age 34. She was coming in with a record of 18-8 (10), and Hill was 35 years old and with a record of 12-8 (5). Waterson won the fight via 5-round split decision.
On July 12, 2008 Michelle Waterson faced off against Thricia Poovey at age 22. She was coming in with a record of 3-2 (2). Waterson stopped Thricia Poovey via TKO.