Mixed martial arts is largely a male-dominated sport. However, mixed martial arts can be enjoyed by women. Valkyrie was a promotion featuring female fighters. UFC also has strong female rosters. Promotions like DEEP Jewels, which feature female fighters, have seen women's competition grow in Japan. The American sport has seen the rise in popularity of Jennifer Maia the female fighter.
Gina Carano
Gina Carano has been widely praised for her performance in Mandalorian. The actress was trending after the season two finale on Disney+. Carano is also a MMA fighter. While Carano is now best known for her acting, she trained in Muay Tha and MMA. Continue reading to discover more about this remarkable character.
Cris Cyborg
Cristiane Justino Veancio, the mixed martial artist from Brazil, is commonly known by the name "Cris Cyborg". She is currently Bellator Women’s Featherweight Champ. Her impressive MMA records and background speak volumes about her extraordinary ability to win, and the hard work and dedication she puts into her training. It's easy to see why many people are drawn to her.
Carla Esparza
Carla Kristen Esparza is a professional American mixed martial artist. She competes at Strawweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is the current UFC Women's Strawweight Champion and two-time UFC Champion. She has won six UFC fights, including two in a row. Her professional mixed-martial arts career began in 2004.
Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. She competes in the Women's Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She trained at Brazil's Chute Boxing Academy. Maia is ranked number 1. The Ultimate Fighting Championship's official rankings rank Maia at No. Maia is a daughter of Robert Maia, a Brazilian fighter in mixed martial arts. Maia was brought up in Rio de Janeiro. After high school, she moved to the United States for a career with mixed martial artists.
Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson (also known as Eileen Waterson) is an American mixed-martial artist and model. She is currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She was the world's No. She was the No. 1 female atomweight fighter in all of world. She was ranked No. She was ranked No. 2 in the world for that weight class. She has won many major mixed-martial arts tournaments. Waterson has appeared on numerous TV shows and was featured in ESPN's The Ultimate Fighter.
Ronda Rousey
American mixed-martial artist Ronda Ronda is a professional wrestler, actress, as well as a former Judoka Ronda. She is currently signed with WWE and performs on the SmackDown brand. Her greatest fame was gained from her participation in Ultimate Fighting Championship. The sport gained popularity because of her successes on the mat as well as her fights. Continue reading for Rousey's best advice.