A Comprehensive Look At The Evolution Of “The Karate Hottie’s” Healing Face

Top UFC female Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson is 8 days removed from a savage beating at the hands of Rose Namajunas.

Bloodied and beaten, Waterson has never faced the adversity or punishment “Thug” Rose was dishing out.

As such, Waterson’s face was a bloody, bruised and swollen best in the days beyond fight night. And luckily for fight fans, she’s embraced the healing process with a comprehensive timeline showing her recovery.

Check it out:

Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises, maybe it's about collecting the scars to prove we showed up for it. The bruises leave behind a reminder of a lost battle. The smile portrays excitement because I know I live to fight another day!

A post shared by Michelle Waterson (@karatehottiemma) on Apr 20, 2017 at 11:41am PDT

Who should she return against?