This guide will help you find the top female MMA fights. These women are ranked by their total number of wins and their best win. Michelle Waterson has been a professional MMA fighter since 2008 and is an expert in Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. After defeating Savannah Chandelier in an amateur fight, Waterson was ranked the number 1 female lightweight.
Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova from Russia is building a successful career as a mixed martial artist. While she began her career as an actress, she is now a formidable opponent in the cage. The Russian mixed martial artist is currently on a five-fight winning streak. Since signing with Bellator MMA last year, Yankova has won three of her previous fights. Yankova defeated Elina Kallionidou, a flyweight division fighter, in June 2017. The result was unanimous.
Gina Carano
MMA fighters generally are known as female fighters. Gina Carano has made a name as a mixed martial artist. Glenn Carano was a former NFL player and she was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys during the 1977 NFL Draft. Despite a lot of fighting on the field, she became a movie star and actress.
Alexa Grasso
Even though most women are still learning how they can defend themselves in MMA, one Mexican star sets the standard. AlexaGrasso is an internationally recognized figure in mixed martial arts. Despite her small stature, Alexa has more than a few impressive traits. Below are some of her most prominent attributes:
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
The UFC has named Joanna Jedrzejczyk its female Strawweight Champion. The Pole is one the most accomplished mixed martial artists ever. She has won nine of her 15 fights. In December 2014, Claudia Gadelha won her first UFC fight. After the loss, her record rose to ten-5-0. Jedrzejczyk's final two years were marked by some of the most memorable fights in the history of mixed martial arts.
Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg's 12-year MMA career has seen her accomplish a lot. The Brazilian born fighter was the first woman to win three major promotional world titles in the same weight class. She is the only woman to hold the titles in all four major mixed martial arts promotions. She has been undefeated over a decade and also holds the belts for Strikeforce, Invicta FC (UFC) and UFC.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo, a Latin American fighter, is one of the most prominent MMA fighters. Since September 2016, she has been fighting in UFC's women's bantamweight division. Macedo was a Scorpio sign member and was born in Caracas. She is Venezuelan of Venezuelan origin and practices Christianity. She has been inspired by her relationship with Dan Hardy, a former MMA fighter.
Holly Holm
Holly Holm is a New Mexico native and one of the most popular women's MMA athletes. She started boxing in her youth and was taught by Mike Winkeljohn. In 2001, she won the National Amateur Kickboxing Championship, where she fought at welterweight and won. She won several welterweight title titles and became the first female to hold multiple national titles at welterweight. Holly Holm's professional MMA career spanned three weight categories and brought in over $160,000 in income until her retirement.