MMARising.com: Looking ahead to the remainder of 2009, what can fans expect to see from Michelle Waterson?

Michelle: I’m not sure yet. My hand is still recovering from my fight in April, but I’m ready and very anxious to get back in the ring. My manager is putting something together as we speak.

MMARising.com: You are still very early in your career, but when you have competed in your final fight, what is the one thing that you would most like to be remembered for from your tenure in mixed martial arts?

Michelle: I want to be remembered as a warrior; as someone who fought with heart, skill and integrity. I want to be remembered as a strong woman in every aspect; as a female fighter who represented the sport in a positive light and someone who inspired other women to achieve anything that they put their minds to.

MMARising.com: What are some words of wisdom that you try to live your life by that you wish that everyone would follow?

Michelle: For fighting, a quote that I love is, “Don’t let winning go to your head, and don’t let losing go to your heart.” For life, “Sky’s the limit!” There is nothing that is not within your reach, so dream big and never stop going!

MMARising.com: Do you have any final thoughts or shout-outs to family, friends or sponsors?

Michelle: I would like to say, I love you family! Thank you to Coaches Jackson and Winkeljohn and to all of my teammates. Shout out to MyFantasyMMA.com for putting up my weekly blogs. Thank you to TapouT and to my peeps at La Placita, and a special thank you to all of the fans and fighters all around the world. And to Josh for being my backbone.

MMARising.com would like to sincerely thank Michelle for taking time out from her busy schedule for this interview. We look forward to seeing her back in action in the near future.