Trey Waters Returns Hungry And Healthy For UFC Paris
Trey Waters’ story is one of grit, recovery, and determination. Not too long ago, he found himself in one of the toughest situations an athlete could face inside the Octagon. During his fight against Billy Ray Goff in May 2024, everything seemed to be going fine—until disaster struck. Waters tore his ACL and meniscus early in the match. For most people, that kind of injury would have spelled an immediate end to the fight. But for Waters, there was no time to panic. With an opponent still trying to put him away, he had no choice but to keep moving forward.
Despite being unable to move laterally and fighting on what was essentially one leg, Waters battled through the remaining rounds. Incredibly, not only did he reach the final horn, but he also won by unanimous decision. To top it off, he earned a Fight of the Night bonus. That victory pushed his UFC record to 2-0, but in his mind, it didn’t reflect the best version of himself. He knew he had been compromised, unable to show the power and movement that define his style.
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Fast-forward to now, and things look completely different. Waters is healthy, confident, and ready to show what he can really do. His upcoming fight takes him far from Jacksonville, Florida, to Paris, France, where he will face Sam Patterson in one of the most talked-about matchups on the card. Patterson has been on a tear since moving up to welterweight, finishing three straight opponents and proving himself as one of the division’s brightest prospects. At six-foot-three, Patterson is tall for the weight class, but Waters, standing at six-foot-five, won’t be giving up any size advantage this time.
This fight feels like a statement opportunity for Waters. He’s not interested in simply surviving or grinding out another decision. Instead, his focus is on making a big impression. A Performance of the Night bonus is what he’s chasing now. With his knee fully healed, Waters says his movement and power are back, and that makes all the difference. His back leg, the source of his striking strength and mobility, is no longer a limitation. Training alongside other long welterweights like Phil Rowe has sharpened his confidence even more.
Patterson is no easy test—he’s technical, sharp with his striking, and dangerous on the ground—but Waters sees this as the perfect matchup. For him, it’s not just about getting the win. It’s about showing the world the fighter he truly is when healthy and fully prepared.
After a 16-month detour caused by injury, Trey Waters is stepping into the Octagon in Paris with a fresh perspective. He’s grateful for the lessons that came with adversity, but now he’s hungry to climb further up the welterweight ladder. On fight night, he plans to remind everyone exactly why his name belongs among the rising threats of the division.
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