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 has been a professional MMA fighter since 2008 and is an expert in Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. After defeating Savannah Chandelier in an amateur fight, Waterson was ranked the number 1 female lightweight.
Anastasia Yankova
Anastasia Yankova, a Russian mixed martial artist, is on the verge of an impressive career. While she first gained popularity as a model, she has since developed into a deadly force inside the cage. The Russian mixed-martial artist is currently on an impressive five-fight winning streak. Since signing with Bellator MMA last year, Yankova has won three of her previous fights. Yankova won a unanimous decision against Elina Kallionidou during a match in the flyweight division.
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 was a former NFL player and she was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys during the 1977 NFL Draft. Despite some squabbling on the field her career as an actress and movie star was successful.
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. AlexaGrasso is an internationally recognized figure in mixed martial arts. Alexa has many outstanding traits despite her small stature. These are her most notable traits.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC has named Joanna Jedrzejczyk female Strawweight Champion. The Pole is one the most accomplished mixed martial artists ever. She has fought in 15 bouts, winning nine times. Her best UFC performance was her win over Claudia Gadelha, December 2014. Her record improved to ten-5-0 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 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 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 a well-known MMA fighter of Latin American descent. She has been a UFC fight since September 2016 and is currently competing at the women's weight division. Macedo was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and is a member of the Scorpio zodiac sign. Macedo is Venezuelan and practices Christianity. She also regularly attends church. She has always been inspired by Dan Hardy, a retired MMA fighter.
Holly Holm
One of the most successful women's MMA fighters, Holly Holm is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She began boxing at a young age, and trained with Mike Winkeljohn. She won the 2001 National Amateur Kickboxing Championship. In that fight, she was a welterweight fighter and won. She won several welterweight titles, and was the first woman to be awarded multiple national welterweight championships. Holly Holm had a successful MMA career, which included three weight classes and more than $160,000 in earnings, until her retirement in 2015.