If you're looking for the best female MMA fighters, here is your guide to the top female MMA fighters in the world. These women are ranked according to their number of wins and the most recent win. Michelle Waterson has been a professional MMA fighter since 2008 and is an expert in Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. After her victory against Savannah Chandelier as an amateur, she was ranked as number one female lightweight in 2010.
Anastasia Yankova
An impressive career is shaping up for Russian mixed martial artist Anastasia Yankova. 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 was victorious over Elina Kallionidou as a flyweight match in June 2017.
Gina Carano
MMA fighters are generally known as women. Gina Carano is a former mixed-martial artist who has established herself in the ring. She is the daughter Glenn Carano (an ex-NFL player who was selected by Dallas Cowboys in 1977 NFL Draft). Despite a lot of fighting on the field, she became a movie star and actress.
Alexa Grasso
Although many women in MMA are still learning how defend themselves, one Mexican MMA star is setting an example for others. AlexaGrasso is an internationally recognized figure in mixed martial arts. Alexa is petite but still has impressive traits. Below are some of her most prominent attributes:
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC has named Joanna Jedrzejczyk female Strawweight Champion. The Pole is one among the most successful mixed-martial artists of all time. She has fought 15 times and won nine fights. Her best UFC performance was her win over Claudia Gadelha, December 2014. After the loss, her record was now ten-5-0. Jedrzejczyk fought some of the greatest fights in mixed martial arts history during her last two years.
Cris Cyborg
Cris Cyborg has achieved a lot over her 12-year MMA career. 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 who holds the titles in all four major mixed martial arts promotions. 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 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 is from Venezuela and was born in Caracas. 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
One of the most successful women's MMA fighters, Holly Holm is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She started boxing when she was a teenager and trained with Mike Winkeljohn. She was the National Amateur Kickboxing Champion in 2001. She fought at Welterweight 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.