It’s safe to say Michelle Waterson isn’t a fan of the official rankings after the No. 7-ranked strawweight was snubbed by UFC President Dana White after he was asked if “The Karate Hottie” was next in line for a title shot.
White stated that the 33-year-old Waterson was ranked “too low” when her name was floated as a possible contender to challenge Jessica Andrade’s throne. The statement left Waterson frustrated and she criticized that she was only ranked seventh considering the competition she’s faced - and beat - in the promotion (via MMAMania.