Female fighters have shown over the years that their abilities, heart, and overall athleticism are on the same playing field as their male colleagues in the world of mixed martial arts (MMA). Here are the best of the best female MMA fighters with their phenomenal skills and unrivaled spirits.
1. Amanda Nunes
One of the all-time best female fighters, both in Bantamweight and Featherweight, the UFC Champion, Amanda Nunes. With her murderous striking and formidable all around abilities, Nunes is a fighter who has taken down some of the most renowned fighters in the game and only seems to get better as time has gone on.
2. Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko is a Force to be Reckoned with in the Flyweight Division. With her deadly precision striking, and fantastic technique and tactical acumen, she is always going to be a nightmare for any opponent. It keeps the division moving while proving that a dominant champion like Shevchenko is willing to take any top contender on at any moment.
3. Rose Namajunas
Rose Namajunas, the “Thug”, has etched her name amongst the top with her shifting fight style and durability. A former Strawweight champion herself, Rose has built a reputation for her strong resilience inside the octagon and has become one of the darlings of the fans and the division.
4. Zhang Weili
Zhang Weili — has really shaken up the Strawweight ranks! Weili made a huge impact in 2019-paced and powerful and became the first-ever Chinese champion in UFC she still continues to deliver impressive performance.
5. Cris Cyborg
Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino a female MMA legend, Cyborg is still one of the most dominant fighters in the world at any weight. Cyborg is a bruiser, a knockout artist who has held titles in promotions such as the UFC, Strikeforce, and Bellator. Her success in this sport and her longevity as a true competitor makes her a name you should know.
6. Joanna Jędrzejczyk
Strawweight Joanna Jędrzejczyk’s reign as the best 115-pounder in the world will be remembered less for any submission or ground-and-pound knockout than for her devastating striking, conditioned output, and superior cardio. Her legacy would stay behind even after she left the sport and the impact on the division would be significant. Whenever she steps back into the cage it is a joyous occasion and she always provides top-level competition.
7. Julianna Peña
Julianna Peña is known for her ground-offensive tactics, and she came into her victory as a legitimate top contender in the division.
8. Tatiana Suarez
Tatiana Suarez — often named as a future champion, due to her amazing wrestling combined with striking skills. The Strawweight contender is now on top with a win and is a potential Flyweight contender at the same time.
9. Kayla Harrison
2x Olympic Gold Medalist since transitioning over to MMA, Kayla has been fighting in the Lightweight div of the PFL. Unbeaten Harrison is a force to be reckoned with, and more success in her future is expected.
10. Mackenzie Dern
One of the bright prospects in the strawweight division, Mackenzie Dern’s world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has continuously made her rise through the rankings. Her skills in submissions mixed in with her continued development in striking should make the Strawweight a dangerous problem for anyone she faces.
Conclusion
Here are the top ten fighters in female MMA. Their determination, talent, and love for MMA keep inspiring fans and fellow fighters everywhere. The evolution of the female division in MMA creates opportunities for these fighters inside the octagon.
