Here's a list of the best female MMA fighters. These women are listed based on their total wins and most memorable win. Michelle Waterson is a professional MMA fighter who has been fighting since 2008. She is also an expert in Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and other forms of MMA. After beating Savannah Chandelier in her first amateur bout, Waterson was ranked number one female lightweight.
Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova is a Russian mixed-martial artist with a remarkable career. Although she was first popular as a model, her skills have grown to be a formidable force 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 was victorious over Elina Kallionidou as a flyweight match in June 2017.
Gina Carano
MMA fighters generally are known as female fighters. Gina Carano, an ex-mixed martial artist, is making a name for her self in the ring. She is the daughter of former NFL player Glenn Carano, who was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1977 NFL Draft. Despite some squabbling on the field her career as an actress and movie star was successful.
Alexa Grasso
Although many women in MMA are still learning how defend themselves, one Mexican MMA star is setting an example for others. Alexa Grasso is one of the most well-known women in the world of mixed martial arts. Alexa is petite but still has impressive traits. Listed below are some of her most notable attributes:
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
The UFC has named Joanna Jedrzejczyk its female Strawweight Champion. The Pole is one among the most successful mixed-martial artists of all time. She has fought in fifteen bouts and won nine. In December 2014, Claudia Gadelha beat her to win the UFC. Her record improved to 10-5 after the loss. Jedrzejczyk's last two years were marked with some of the most memorable fighting in mixed martial arts history.
Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg has accomplished a lot in her 12 year MMA career. The Brazilian born fighter was the first woman to win three major promotional world titles in the same weight class. She is also the only woman to have the title in all four major promotions of mixed martial art. Besides being undefeated for over a decade, she has captured the belts of Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and UFC.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo of Latin American descent is one the most famous MMA fighters. She has been a UFC fight since September 2016 and is currently competing at the women's weight division. Macedo was raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She is a Scorpio Zodiac sign. She is of Venezuelan nationality and practices Christianity, and regularly attends church. She has been inspired by her relationship with Dan Hardy, a former MMA fighter.
Holly Holm
Holly Holm, a New Mexico native, is one of the most successful women's MMA champions. She started boxing at an early age and trained under Mike Winkeljohn. She won the 2001 National Amateur Kickboxing Championship. In that fight, she was a welterweight fighter 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.