Here's a list of the best female MMA fighters. These women are ranked based on their wins and best win. Michelle Waterson has been a professional MMA fighter for over a decade and is an expert on Jiu-Jitsu. After beating Savannah Chandelier in her first amateur bout, Waterson was ranked number one female lightweight.
Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova, a Russian mixed martial artist, is on the verge of an impressive career. 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 was victorious over Elina Kallionidou as a flyweight match in June 2017.
Gina Carano
MMA fighters are more commonly known as women. Gina Carano, a former mixed martial artist, has made a name for herself in the ring. Glenn Carano used to be a player in the NFL and was the Dallas Cowboys' 1977 NFL Draft pick. Despite a lot of fighting on the field, she became a movie star and actress.
Alexa Grasso
While many women in MMA struggle to defend their bodies, one Mexican MMA fighter sets an example. Alexa Grasso, a well-known mixed martial artist, is a great example of this. Alexa is petite but still has 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 of the most successful mixed martial artists of all time. She has won nine of her 15 fights. Her best UFC performance came in December 2014 when she beat Claudia Gadelha. Her record was improved to ten - five 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. She is also undefeated for more than a decade and has won the belts of Strikeforce FC, Invicta FC and UFC.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo is one of the most well-known MMA fighters of Latin American descent. Since September 2016, she has been fighting in UFC's women's bantamweight division. Macedo was born in Caracas (Venezuela) and is a Scorpio zodiac sign. She is Venezuelan of Venezuelan origin and practices Christianity. Her friendship with Dan Hardy, a former MMA fighter, has been a source for inspiration throughout her career.
Holly Holm
Holly Holm, a native Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of the most prominent women's MMA fighters. She started boxing at an early age and trained under Mike Winkeljohn. In 2001, she won National Amateur Kickboxing Championship. There, she fought at the welterweight weight and won. She was also the first woman ever to hold multiple national title at welterweight. Holly Holm's professional MMA career spanned three weight categories and brought in over $160,000 in income until her retirement.