There are many UFC female fighters. But who exactly are they and how did these women get involved in the sport of fighting? Below is a list of five popular female UFC fighters. Below are their bios as well their fight history and most notable accomplishments. We'll also discuss some of the most important women in MMA and the most famous fights. These women will inspire you to keep up with the latest MMA news from your region.
Rachael Ostovich
Rachael Ottovich is an American mixed martial artist. She competes at Flyweight. Invicta Fighting Championships, and she turned professional in 2017. Ostovich, although a relative newcomer to mixed martial arts, quickly became a fan favorite. Here are some of her achievements.
Miesha Theresa Tate
Miesha Theresa Tate is a professional mixed martial artist from Washington. While at Central Washington University she started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Tate became a full-time MMA fighter after she began her MMA training. In 2007, Tate signed with UFC. She was ranked second in her division when she won her first fight, against Valerie Coolbaugh in November 2007.
Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant is mixed martial artist, bare knuckle ring fighter and author. She is an ex-wrestler, author, model and has been signed to All Elite Wrestling as well as the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. Paige, a strong and athletic woman, is ranked No. 3 in the world by MMAjunkie.com.
Amanda Ribas
Meet Amanda Ribas, a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's Strawweight division. Ribas is someone you should know. This MMA fighter was the first Brazilian woman to compete in UFC's Strawweight division. She is known for her striking abilities, earning the nickname "The Beast".
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kolakiewicz is a mixed martial artist from Poland. Kowalkiewicz is a former WEC Women's Flyweight Champion and fights for Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is the current WEC Women's Flyweight Champion and former KSW Women's Flyweight Champion. Here are some facts about this talented fighter.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo aka Veronica, a retired Venezuelan mixed martial artist, is Veronica. She competed as a female bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Her record at the UFCF was 1-4. Macedo was defeated by Alistair Overeem during a 2009 fight. She won. Her last UFCF fight was on July 17, 2015.