We have compiled a list of top female MMA fighters worldwide. These women are ranked based on their wins and best win. Michelle Waterson is a professional MMA fighter and has been since 2008. She's an expert in Jiu-Jitsu (and Muay Thai). After winning her first fight against Savannah Chandelier, she was ranked the number one female lightweight fighter in 2010.
Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova, Russian mixed martial arts artist, has a promising future. While she began her career as an actress, she is now a formidable opponent in the cage. She currently has a 5-fight winning streak for the Russian mixed martial arts artist. 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 is a former mixed-martial artist who has established herself in the ring. Glenn Carano used to be a player in the NFL and was the Dallas Cowboys' 1977 NFL Draft pick. Despite being a sparring partner on the football field, she made her name as an actress.
Alexa Grasso
Although most women in MMA still need to learn how to defend themselves properly, one Mexican fighter is setting the bar for us all. Alexa Grasso has become a household name in mixed martial art. Alexa is small in stature but has many impressive traits. Here are some of her best-known traits:
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC has declared Joanna Jedrzejczyk their female Strawweight Champion. The Pole is one the most accomplished mixed martial artists ever. She has been in 15 bouts and won nine times. Her best UFC performance came in December 2014 when she beat Claudia Gadelha. Her record improved to 10-5 after the loss. Jedrzejczyk's final two years were marked by some of the most memorable fights in the history of mixed martial arts.
Cris Cyborg
Cris has accomplished a lot throughout her 12-year MMA journey. 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 in the world to hold all four major mixed martial arts promotions' titles. Invicta FC, Strikeforce, and UFC gave her unbeaten status for over a decade.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo, a Latin American fighter, is one of the most prominent MMA fighters. She has been a UFC fighter since September 2016, and is currently competing in the women's bantamweight division. Macedo was born in Caracas (Venezuela) and is a Scorpio zodiac sign. She is Venezuelan-born and practices Christianity. She has always been inspired by Dan Hardy, a retired MMA fighter.
Holly Holm
Holly Holm, a New Mexico native, is one of the most successful women's MMA champions. She began boxing as a child and was trained by Mike Winkeljohn. She won the 2001 National Amateur Kickboxing Championship. In that fight, she was a welterweight fighter and won. She went on to win several welterweight titles and became the first woman to hold multiple national welterweight titles. Holly Holm had a successful MMA career, which included three weight classes and more than $160,000 in earnings, until her retirement in 2015.