Michelle Waterson-Gomez In Jiu Jitsu Gear Celebrates Black Belt

Former UFC fighter Michelle Waterson-Gomez is celebrating a major milestone in her career: getting her black belt in Jiu Jitsu after years of training. Waterson-Gomez, 38, shared a video of herself wearing a black gi, looking overwhelmed with emotion as the belt was tied around her waist. “Thank you to my family for supporting me. Thank you to my friends and teammates for making me resilient and keeping me hungry. I know getting my black belt is just the beginning and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!!! Let’s go!!!” she captioned the post. Here’s how the fighter stays strong and fit enough to crush goal after goal.

Female martial artists are so much more than performers in a fighting ring, and definitely more than just a pretty face. These women are training like athletes, and practice the skill and discipline needed to win. Vanity often goes out the window—just ask Ronda Rousey. “I can’t walk into a fight thinking, ‘Oh I need to save my moneymaker.’ I don’t care if I cut my face; I’m in there to win. You can’t walk in there scared of what might happen to you. I walk in there focused on what I have to do,” she says. So how exactly do these superstars train? Here’s how Valentina Shevchenko, Cris Cyborg, and 18 other fighters approach battle and wellness.

UFC star Tracy Cortez has always been a force to be reckoned with in the ring, but now she’s even more focused and dedicated to the fight. Cortez, 30, shared pictures of herself wearing purple shorts and a white sports bra, lifting heavy weights at the gym. She also shared an image with the text “Welcome to my one-woman show, where you watch me do whatever I want.” Cortez overhauled her entire training and fighting regime over the last year and feels stronger than ever—here’s how she did it.

Professional wrestler Valerie Loureda encouraged fans to watch both UFC and WWE NXT Great American Bash 2023 via a social media update. Loureda, 25, shared a video of herself looking fit and beautiful in an aquamarine bikini with matching coverup, telling fans who her picks are for the fights. “I’ve been working hard to bring a different touch to WWE that they’re never seen before,” she explained in the video. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Loureda stays in shape and the photos that prove they work.

Erin Blanchfield is getting ready for UFC Edmonton – in her two-piece workout gear. In a new social media post the flyweight shows off her amazing body in an exercise set while sharing her excitement for her upcoming fight, one week away. Her followers went wild over the post. “You look like you are ready for your next challenge. Time to rise and shine,” one of them commented. “Cold-Blooded. 💪🏼😏🥋,” added another, while many others commented with fire emojis. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.