LAS VEGAS – After disappointing turns in her previous octagon outings, UFC women’s strawweight Michelle Waterson is looking to bounce back against a surging opponent in March.

Despite losing her past two fights, Waterson (14-6 MMA, 2-2 UFC) aims to take on a winning opponent for her next challenger, she told reporters backstage at this past Saturday’s UFC 219.

“I’m really looking forward to watching the bout tonight between Carla (Esparza) and Cynthia (Calvillo at UFC 219),” she said at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “I think either one of those girls would be a fun match for me.

“Also, I know Felice (Herrig) has been on a four-fight win streak. She and I kind of grew up in the sport together; I think that would be an entertaining fight. But at this point, I just want to get in the win column, so we’ll see who they give me.”

Waterson gave her interview before Esparza (13-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) upset the surging Calvillo (6-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC), who’d previously won three fights.

Herrig (13-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC), meanwhile, remains unbooked after calling out onetime title challenger Karolina Kowalkiewicz (11-2 MMA, 4-2 UFC).

Weight category is not Waterson’s primary concern after her most recent setback, a decision loss to Tecia Torres (10-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) this past month at UFC 218. The former Invicta atomweight champion said she feels comfortable fighting at 115 pounds and doesn’t feel compelled to move down to her former division.

“I worry less about cutting weight and more about training, and I think that’s more important,” Waterson said. “I’d rather take that advantage. But never say never. If (the atomweight division) opens and it’s a good opportunity for me, then we’ll see where it takes me.”

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