Ming Hua is faster, like Waterbending Azula. Katara only won against Azula because of the drain water which wouldn’t help against Ming Hua

Ming Hua completely outstrengths, outspeeds and outsmarts Katara in every way.

Though I think Katara is a more powerful waterbender (I'd put her at #3), Ming-Hua would take this one due to location. The Crystal Catacombs have a lot of water for her to turn into Dr. Octopus. Though, I do think this fight could go to Katara if she was able to take control over the water Ming-Hua bends, much like Unalaq did at the south pole.

Wow finally, ppl have matured and realized Ming Hua is water ty lee and water azula 🙏

Ming hua is faster, more agile and would be very hard for katara to touch. she is also a better fighter and has more experience.

Katara has the power and skill but ming hua just trumps her.

Kya in her old age should be relative to young katara and even she had trouble with ming hua.

I'm so shocked the majority went against a fan favorite, I respect it.

Are we including Bloodbending? I chose Katara as S3 Katara did have access to bloodbending (and it seems she was quite proficient as well). Without, even with Katara being a great waterbender, the location along with Ming Hua's use of utility would definitely secure a win for Ming Hua.