We have compiled a list of top female MMA fighters worldwide. These women are listed based on their total wins and most memorable win. Michelle Waterson has been a professional MMA fighter for over a decade and is an expert on Jiu-Jitsu. She was ranked as the number one female lightweight in 2010 after winning her first amateur fight against Savannah Chandelier.
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. Yankova has won all three of her fights since joining Bellator MMA last January. Yankova beat Elina Kallionidou at flyweight in June 2017 to earn a unanimous victory.
Gina Carano
MMA fighters are often referred to as women. Gina Carano, an ex-mixed martial artist, is making a name for her self 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
While many women in MMA struggle to defend their bodies, one Mexican MMA fighter sets an example. Alexa Grasso is one of the most well-known women in the world of mixed martial arts. Alexa, despite her petite stature, has many remarkable traits. These are her most notable 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. After the loss, her record was now 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 has accomplished a lot throughout her 12-year MMA journey. Brazilian-born fighter, Cyborg was the first woman to be awarded three major promotional titles in the same weight category. She is the only woman to hold the titles in all four major mixed martial arts promotions. Invicta FC, Strikeforce, and UFC gave her unbeaten status for over a decade.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo is one of the most well-known MMA fighters of Latin American descent. She is currently a UFC fighter in the women's division at bantamweight. Macedo is from Venezuela and was born in Caracas. Macedo is Venezuelan by birth 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 when she was a teenager and trained with Mike Winkeljohn. In 2001, she won National Amateur Kickboxing Championship. There, she fought at the welterweight weight 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.