This list is composed of female MMA fighters from around the world. They are ranked according to how many fight wins they have had as well as their best win to date. All of these women are extremely talented and their accomplishments, just like any other fighter, should be recognized and praised.
1. Michelle Waterson
| Michelle Waterson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Michelle Eileen Waterson-Gomez |
| Birthdate | January 6, 1986 |
| Nationality | American |
| Martial Arts Style | American freestyle karate, Wushu, Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing, Wrestling |
| Fighting Organization | Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) |
| Former Champion | Invicta FC Atomweight Champion |
| Rankings | Formerly ranked No. 1 women’s atomweight fighter in the world |
| Birthplace | Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Ethnicity | European and Thai descent |
| Education | University of Denver |
| Notable Wins | Angela Magaña (UFC, 2015) – Submission, Round 3 |
| Notable Losses | Rose Namajunas (UFC, 2017) – Submission, Round 2 |
| Family | Married to Joshua Gomez, former U.S. Armed Forces amateur boxing champion |
| Additional Features | Contestant on Muay Thai-themed reality show, “Fight Girls” |
Michelle Waterson has been a pro-MMA fighter since 2008. She is also a Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu expert. In 2010, she was ranked as the number 1 female lightweight in the world. In July 2008, Michelle won her first amateur fight against Savannah Chandelier by Unanimous Decision. In December of that year, she fought for the first time at a pro event and won by TKO against Elaina Maxwell.
2. Joanna Jędrzejczyk
| Joanna J drzejczyk | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joanna Jędrzejczyk |
| Date of Birth | August 18, 1987 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Former Professions | Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Muay Thai Kickboxer |
| Achievements | – Greatest female strawweight mixed martial artist of all time |
| Muay Thai Accomplishments | – Six medals (five gold) at the IFMA World Muaythai Championships |
| Kickboxing Record | Professional record: 27 wins, 3 losses |
| MMA Record | Professional record: 16 wins, 5 losses |
| Notable Fights | – Defeated Carla Esparza to win the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship |
| Fighting Style | Precise and calculated striking |
| Retirement | Retired from mixed martial arts in June 2022 |
Joanna was born in Poland and has been fighting since 2008. She is the current number 1 female strawweight fighter in the world. Her biggest win is against Carla Esparza at UFC 185. She won the fight by unanimous decision.
3. Rachael Ostovich
| Rachael Ostovich | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rachael Ostovich |
| Birthdate | February 25, 1991 |
| Nationality | American |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Reach | 62 in (157 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Judo |
| Rank | Black belt in Judo |
| Total MMA Fights | 10 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Notable Wins | Defeated Evva Johnson, Ariel Beck |
| Losses | 6 |
| Notable Losses | Lost to Paige VanZant, Montana De La Rosa |
| Amateur MMA Record | Undefeated 6-0 |
| Notable Organization History | Competed in UFC, Invicta Fighting Championships |
| The Ultimate Fighter 26 | Winner against Melinda Fábián |
| Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship | Fought in BKFC event in 2021 |
| Assault Incident | Victim of assault in 2018 |
| Domestic Assault Case | Husband convicted, sentenced to probation |
| Latest Fight | Won against Paige VanZant at BKFC 19 |
Rachael Ostovich is a professional women’s MMA fighter currently signed to Invicta FC. She most recently defeated Amanda Bobby Cooper via unanimous decision at Invicta FC 22 on January 14, 2017. She has previously fought for Bellator, with her last fight being a unanimous decision loss to Julia Budd at Bellator 136 on June 26, 2014.
4. Mackenzie Dern
| Mackenzie Dern | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mackenzie Lynne Dern Santos |
| Birthdate | March 24, 1993 |
| Nationality | American and Brazilian |
| MMA Rank | Former world No. 1 ranked IBJJF competitor |
| Championships | ADCC and no-gi BJJ (black belt) World Champion |
| UFC Ranking | Ranked #7 in the UFC women’s strawweight division |
| Birthplace | Arizona, United States |
| Father | Wellington “Megaton” Dias – highly decorated grappling competitor |
| Language | Fluent in English and Portuguese |
| Martial Arts | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner |
| Belt Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu awarded by her father |
| Education | Graduated from Ironwood High School in Glendale, Arizona |
| Notable Wins | Amanda Cooper, Randa Markos, Nina Nunes, Hannah Cifers, Tecia Torres |
| Notable Losses | Marina Rodriguez, Yan Xiaonan |
| Personal Life | Formerly married to professional surfer Wesley Santos |
| Controversy | Accused ex-husband of physical abuse |
| Coach | Wellington “Megaton” Dias |
| Lineage | Mitsuyo “Count Koma” Maeda to Carlos Gracie, Sr. to Helio Gracie |
Mackenzie Dern is an American fighter who competes in the strawweight division. She trains out of Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, California under coach Duane Ludwig. She is known for her extensive use of Muay Thai and boxing skills which she utilizes to overcome her opponents with high-level grappling and striking with numerous knockouts. Mackenzie is also a professional model who has traveled the world appearing on the cover of magazines under different aliases.
5. Miesha Tate
| Miesha Tate | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Miesha Tate |
| Birthdate | August 18, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Tacoma, Washington, U.S. |
| Other Names | Cupcake |
| Occupation | Professional Mixed Martial Artist |
| Promotions | UFC (Former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion) |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Divisions | Bantamweight, Flyweight |
| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Team | Xtreme Couture |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years Active | 2007–2016, 2021–present (MMA) |
| UFC Women’s Bantamweight Ranking (as of March 7, 2023) | #11 |
Miesha Tate was born on October 24, 1986. She is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is the former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Tate was the twentieth season of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) coaching opposite Ronda Rousey. She won her first six fights in the UFC, including victories over Julie Kedzie, Cat Zingano and Bryan Caraway.
6. Amanda Ribas
| Amanda Ribas | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Amanda Ribas |
| Birthdate | August 26, 1993 |
| Birthplace | Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Current Organization | Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| UFC Rankings | Women’s Flyweight: #11Women’s Strawweight: #11 |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Martial Arts Background | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Black belt in Judo |
| Years Active | 2014–present |
| Professional MMA Record | Total: 16 |
| Wins | 12 (3 by knockout, 4 by submission, 5 by decision) |
| Losses | 4 (3 by knockout, 1 by decision) |
| Notable Achievements | – Winner of the 2014 IMMAF World Championship in Women’s Flyweight division – Multiple wins in the UFC – Notable victories over Mackenzie Dern, Paige VanZant, and Virna Jandiroba – Recipient of the Fight of the Night bonus award |
| Notable Fights | – UFC debut win against Emily Whitmire via rear-naked choke submission – Victory over Mackenzie Dern via unanimous decision – Win against Paige VanZant via submission in the first round – Unanimous decision win over Virna Jandiroba – Loss to Marina Rodriguez via technical knockout in the second round – Notable bout against Maycee Barber resulting in a loss via technical knockout |
Ribas is a Brazilian fighter who has made a lot of noise in her short time in the sport. The athletic and incredibly well-rounded Ribas has an MMA record of 4-2 and is currently riding a two-fight win streak. Recently, she compiled one of the most impressive highlight reels ever seen when she defeated another up-and-coming fighter named Miriam Nakamoto.
7. Paige VanZant
| Paige VanZant | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Paige Michelle VanZant |
| Birthdate | March 26, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Dundee, Oregon, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Mixed martial artist, bare knuckle boxer, wrestler, author, model |
| MMA Division | Strawweight (2012–2017), Flyweight (2017–present) |
| Notable Achievements | Competed in UFC, BKFC, AEW |
| Training | Trained in boxing and martial arts |
| Notable Wins | TKO victory against Kailin Curran, Performance of the Night recipient |
| Notable Losses | Submission loss to Rose Namajunas, unanimous decision loss to Britain Hart (BKFC) |
| Other Ventures | Author, appeared in professional wrestling (AEW), bare knuckle boxing (BKFC) |
| Hobbies | Dancing, outdoor activities like dirt biking and fishing |
| Martial Arts Style | Aggressive grappling, ground-and-pound, dirty boxing, clinch striking |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Belt | Blue belt |
Ranked in the top 10 in the world, VanZant is one of the most popular faces in MMA right now. With her good looks and confidence, she’s the perfect candidate to be a role model for young children entering into martial arts or combat sports. Paige will fight for the flyweight title on December 30th against Rose Namajunas, about that is sure to be one of the biggest of 2016.
8. Aleksandra Albu
| Aleksandra Albu | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aleksandra Albu |
| Born | 14 July 1990 |
| Other Names | Stitch |
| Nationality | Russian, Moldovan |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Reach | 62 in (157 cm) |
| Style | Judo, Karate |
| Team | MMA–KEGI |
| Trainer | Andrey Tsarkov |
| Rank | Black Belt in karate |
| UFC Debut | 11 April 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64 against Izabela Badurek |
| Notable Victories | Defeated Izabela Badurek in the second round with a guillotine choke |
| Notable Losses | Lost via submission in the first round against Emily Whitmire |
| Nickname | Stitch |
| Current Affiliation | Student at the Academy of Intellectual Property |
| Representing | Russia |
Aleksandra Albu is a female fighter that trains out of the Bloody Angels MMA gym in Russia. Albu has fought many times in her career, including five amateur fights and thirteen professional matches. She currently holds a record of seven wins with six losses. Aleksandra garnered some attention when she took on former UFC champion in her last match, which she lost by submission in the second round.
9. Tecia Torres
| Tecia Torres | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tecia Lyn Torres Moncaio |
| Born | August 16, 1989 |
| Other Names | The Tiny Tornado, Double T |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Reach | 60+1⁄2 in (154 cm) |
| Style | Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Colorado Springs, United States |
| Team | American Top Team |
| Rank | Black belt in Karate, Black belt in Jhoon-Rhee Taekwondo |
| Years Active | 2011–present |
| UFC Women’s | Strawweight Ranking: #9 (as of May 9, 2023) |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology |
| Ethnicity | Puerto Rican, Portuguese, and Irish descent |
| Martial Arts Career | Amateur Record: 7 wins (2 by submission, 5 by decision) |
| Notable Wins | Angela Magaña, Angela Hill, Michelle Waterson, Juliana Lima, Sam Hughes |
| Notable Losses | Rose Namajunas (twice), Jéssica Andrade, Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Zhang Weili, Marina Rodriguez, Mackenzie Dern |
| Fighting Style | Incorporates elements of taekwondo and karate, known for constant lateral movement, kicking techniques, and striking |
| Personal Information | Straight edge lifestyle (no alcohol, tobacco, or recreational drugs) |
| Mental Health | Disclosed struggles with depression and attachment disorder |
Tecia Torres is an American mixed martial artist who currently fights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She was born on May 31, 1989 in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She began her training in martial arts when she was only 13 years old at the Mike Valle Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts under the legendary Mike Valle and Jorge Rivera. At this academy she trained and competed with her two brothers.
10. Cheyanne Buys (Vlismas)
| Cheyanne Buys | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cheyanne Buys (Vlismas) |
| Born | June 25, 1995 (age 28) |
| Birthplace | Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb) |
| Reach | 63.0 in (160 cm) |
| Style | Taekwondo |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Team | Xtreme Couture, Fortis MMA |
| Years Active | 2018–present |
| Martial Arts Background | Started training in karate at age three |
| Education | Expelled from high school, started training full-time at age seventeen |
| Relationships | Ex-wife of fellow UFC fighter JP Buys |
| Notable Victories | Defeated Karla Hernandez via TKO at LFA 35 |
| Notable Achievements | Performance of the Night award against Gloria de Paula |
| Notable Losses | Lost to Montserrat Ruiz via unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland |
| Upcoming Fight | Scheduled to face Tabatha Ricci at UFC Fight Night 211 (withdrawn) |
10–0, #1 ranked female featherweight fighter in the world, 100% of her wins have come by way of stoppage. She has gone against some of the toughest female bantamweights and featherweights in the world. Cheyanne is a black belt mma fighter with a boxing background.
11. Randa Markos
| Randa Markos | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Randa Cemil Markos-Thomas |
| Birthdate | August 10, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Baghdad, Iraq |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Ethnicity | Assyrian |
| Religion | Chaldean Catholic |
| Pro MMA Debut | November 17, 2012 |
| Fighting Division | Strawweight |
| Fighting Style | Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb) |
| Reach | 63+1⁄2 in (161 cm) |
| Team | Maximum Training Centre (until 2014) Tristar Gym (2015–2016) Michigan Top Team (2014–2021) Strongstyle Team Lutter (2021–present) |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Fábio Lima |
| Years Active | 2009–present |
| UFC Record | Wins: 6 Losses: 8 Draws: 1 |
| Notable Wins | Angela Hill, Ashley Yoder, Cláudia Gadelha, Lívia Renata Souza |
| Notable Losses | Mackenzie Dern, Amanda Ribas, Carla Esparza, Tecia Torres |
| Other Information | Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Worked as a pharmacy technician |
| Fight Night Bonuses | Performance of the Night (vs. Angela Hill) |
| UFC Contract Status | Not renewed |
Randa Markos is a Canadian-born fighter who fights out of Ontario, Canada. She is 5 ft 4 inches tall and weighs in at 115 lbs. Her record stands at 21-5 and her best win was over Aisling Daly, which she won by unanimous decision.
12. Montana De La Rosa
| Montana De La Rosa | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Montana De La Rosa |
| Birthdate | February 14, 1995 |
| Birthplace | Helena, Montana, United States |
| Other Names | Monty |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Strawweight, Flyweight |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Team | Genesis Jiu Jitsu Azle, Team Takedown, Team Elevation |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years Active | 2014–present |
| University | Tarrant County College |
| Spouse | Mark De La Rosa |
| Total MMA Record | 21 |
| Notable Wins | Christina Marks, Rachael Ostovich, Nadia Kassem, |
| Notable Losses | Andrea Lee, Viviane Araújo, Maycee Barber, Tatiana Suarez |
| Notable Achievements | Former Xtreme Fighting League flyweight champion |
| MMA Career | Competes in the Flyweight division in the UFC |
| Wrestling Background | Trained in wrestling at Azle High School |
| Personal Life | Married to Mark De La Rosa, former UFC fighter |
Montana De La Rosa is a 31-year-old bantamweight fighter from the United States, who’s currently signed with Invicta FC. She’s been fighting professionally since 2012 and has an impressive record of 4-2. De La Rosa has won both of her last two fights via submission, one being a rear-naked choke and the other being a triangle choke. Her only loss was to current undefeated atomweight world champion Ayaka Hamasaki.
13. Ashley Yoder
| Ashley Yoder | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ashley Elizabeth Yoder |
| Birthdate | October 20, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Other Names | Spider Monkey |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Reach | 69+1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Temecula, California, United States |
| Team | Team Atchison Martial Arts (2008–2012) Team Quest (2012–present) Checkmat Murrieta |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Feliciano |
| Years Active | 2008–present |
| University | Indiana University |
| UFC Debut | December 9, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Abdurakhimov |
| Notable Wins | Amanda Cooper, Syuri Kondo, Miranda Granger |
| Notable Losses | Justine Kish, Angela Hill, Mackenzie Dern |
| The Ultimate Fighter | Season 23: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia |
| Record in UFC | 4 wins, 8 losses, 0 draws |
| Fighting Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai |
| Dog | Owner of a dog named “Beth” |
Ashley Yoder is a fighter out of the state of Oregon. She currently has a record of 0-1 in her mma career. Her MMA record is 5-7 overall. She was born on October 19, 1985 in the city of Beaverton, Oregon. She is not only an accomplished amateur fighter, but an accomplished jiu jitsu player as well.
14. Tracy Cortez
| Tracy Cortez | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tracy Cortez |
| Born | December 10, 1993 (age 29) |
| Birthplace | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mexican descent |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Fighting out of | Scottsdale, Arizona |
| Team | Fight Ready MMA, Neuro Force One |
| Trainer | Santino Defranco |
| Years Active | 2017–present |
| UFC Ranking | #14 in the UFC women’s flyweight rankings |
| Early Inspirations | Started training MMA at 14 after watching her oldest brother, Jose, fight in a UFC match |
| Tragic Loss and Resilience | Overcame depression after the passing of her brother, supported by family and Henry Cejudo |
| Amateur Career | Fought under World Fighting Federation and KOTC, with a record of 3-0 before signing with Invicta FC |
| Invicta FC Debut | Made her Invicta debut on August 31, 2017, resulting in a submission loss |
| Notable Victories | Secured wins against notable opponents Roxanne Ceasear, Monica Median, and Karen Cedillo |
| UFC Debut | Signed by UFC after winning in Dana White’s Contender Series against Mariya Agapova |
| Notable UFC Fights | Victories against Vanessa Melo, Stephanie Egger, Justine Kish, and Melissa Gatto |
| Scheduled Fight | Set to face Jasmine Jasudavicius in an upcoming UFC bout |
| Previous Engagement | Formerly engaged to fellow UFC fighter Brian Ortega |
Tracy Cortez is a professional fighter in the women’s flyweight division. She has an overall record of 1 victory and 0 losses. Tracy Cortez’s best victory was against Jaymee Grigsby at XFC 6 where she got to score that win with one of the most spectacular knockouts you will ever see. She is currently 6-0 in her professional career. Rounding out the list are some of the toughest women on earth.
15. Karolina Kowalkiewicz
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Karolina Kowalkiewicz |
| Born | October 15, 1985 |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Strawweight (2014–present) |
| Reach | 64 in (163 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai, Krav Maga |
| Fighting out of | Łódź, Poland |
| Team | Shark Top Team Łódź |
| Trainer | Łukasz Zaborowski |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Total Wins | 15 |
| Total Losses | 7 |
| Notable Achievements | – Former KSW Women’s Flyweight Champion |
| Health Struggles | – Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease in 2019 |
| Notable Incident | – Sustained severe eye injury during a fight in 2020, requiring surgery and a titanium plate |
Karolina Kowalkiewicz is a Polish mixed martial artist currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women’s flyweight division. She is the former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion. She was born on October 28, 1991, in Olsztyn, Poland. She has an amateur record of 6-0 with all six victories coming by way of stoppage. At age 20 she won her first professional fight via armbar submission at Cage Force 18: Codys vs Lutter.
16. Alexa Grasso
| Alexa Grasso | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alexa Grasso |
| Born | August 9, 1993 (age 29) |
| Birthplace | Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Strawweight (2012–2020), Flyweight (2020–present) |
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, BJJ |
| Team | Lobo Gym |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years Active | 2012–present |
| Notable Achievements | UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion |
| Pound-for-Pound Rank | Ranked #1 in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings |
| UFC Analyst | UFC analyst for UFC Español for Spanish broadcasts |
| Professional Record | Total: 19 Wins: 16 (4 by knockout, 2 by submission, 10 by decision) Losses: 3 (1 by submission, 2 by decision) |
| Invicta FC Debut | Won debut via unanimous decision |
| UFC Debut | Won debut fight via unanimous decision |
| Notable Victories | Karolina Kowalkiewicz, Maycee Barber, Joanne Wood |
| UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship | Became the UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion |
| First Mexican UFC Women’s Champion | First Mexican UFC women’s champion |
| Title Defense | Scheduled to defend title against Valentina Shevchenko |
Alexa Grasso was born on June 6, 1992 in Guadalajara, Mexico. She practices at the gym owned by her mother, Patricia. Her mother is also her manager, she has helped Alexa to gain many of her early fights. Alexa began fighting professionally in 2011 and she won all of them until 2014 when she was signed with the UFC. She had one loss in the UFC before being released in 2017. She is known for her speed and movement around the cage.
17. Holly Holm
| Holly Holm | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Holly Holm |
| Birthdate | October 17, 1981 |
| Birthplace | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Other Names | The Preacher’s Daughter |
| Nationality | American |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight (MMA), Featherweight (MMA) |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm) |
| Fighting Style | Boxing |
| MMA Organization | Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) |
| Notable Titles | Former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion |
| Professional Boxing Record | 33 Wins, 2 Losses, 9 Knockouts |
| Professional Kickboxing Record | 14 Wins, 1 Loss, 1 Knockout |
| Mixed Martial Arts Record | 15 Wins, 6 Losses, 8 Knockouts |
| Significant Victory | Defeated Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 |
| UFC Rankings | #3 in Women’s Bantamweight, #14 in Pound-for-pound |
| Education | University of New Mexico |
| Trainer | Mike Winkeljohn (Boxing, Kickboxing) |
| Gym | Jackson Wink MMA Academy |
| Spouse | Jeff Kirkpatrick (m. 2012; div. 2019) |
| Hometown | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
Holly Holm was the second female fighter to compete in a championship mma bout. She was brought into the UFC as an exciting and exciting first round knockout of Ronda Rousey. After this win she became a significantly popular fighter among fans of mma. She is a great fighter that has great potential to be a champion on the highest level of mma.
18. Angela Hill
| Angela Hill | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Angela Patrice Hill |
| Birthdate | January 12, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Prince George’s County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Other Names | Overkill |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st) |
| Division | Flyweight (2014), Strawweight (2014–present) |
| Reach | 64 in (163 cm) |
| Team | Alliance MMA |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
| Years Active | 2014–present |
| Kickboxing Record | Total Wins: 16 |
| Mixed Martial Arts Record | Total Wins: 15 |
| Other Information | Former Invicta Fighting Championships Strawweight Champion |
Angela Hill Started her MMA career pretty late-aged at 27-years-old. Hill is currently the only female competitor to have competed in the UFC. She became the first woman to beat Ronda Rousey at bantamweight but lost her next fight to Miesha Tate.
19. Joanne Calderwood
| Joanne Calderwood | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Joanne Calderwood |
| Birthdate | December 23, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Irvine, Scotland |
| Other Names | JoJo |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Strawweight (2012–2017), Flyweight (2012, 2016, 2018–present) |
| Reach | 65.5 in (166 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Team | Dinky Ninjas Fight Team, Tristar Gym, Syndicate MMA |
| Trainers | John Wood, Firas Zahabi, James Doolan, Paul Mcveigh |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years Active | 2012–present |
| Kickboxing Record | Total: 21 Wins: 19 Losses: 2 Draws: 0 |
| MMA Record | Total: 24 Wins: 16 (KO: 5, Sub: 1, Dec: 10) Losses: 8 (Sub: 5, Dec: 3) |
| Notable Achievements | – Scotland’s first professional female MMA fighter |
| Upcoming Fight | Joanne is scheduled to face Priscila Cachoeira at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023 |
| Personal Life | Joanne was previously engaged to James Doolan and is now married to John Wood, head coach at Syndicate MMA. She currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
Calderwood is an Irish female mma fighter. She has won 36 fights, all by knock out or submission. She is currently ranked #8 in the world. Her best win to date is over Sarah D’Alelio by submission (guillotine choke). Her best pro fight was against Denise Kielholtz at Invicta FC 5.
20. Felice Herrig
| Felice Herrig | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Felice Nicole Herrig |
| Birthdate | September 18, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Buffalo Grove, Illinois, U.S. |
| Other Names | Lil Bulldog |
| Education | Buffalo Grove High School (Graduated in 2003) |
| Martial Arts Background | Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) |
| Notable Kickboxing Record | 23 wins, 5 losses |
| Kickboxing Achievements | – Ranked as high as number 2 in the World in the IKF Pro Women’s Muay Thai Bantamweight Division |
| Amateur Kickboxing | Two-time International Kickboxing Federation Open Tournament Champion |
| MMA Debut | Lost debut fight against Iman Achhal at UWC: Man “O” War (February 21, 2009) |
| Notable MMA Victories | – Defeated Jessica Rakoczy at Bellator 14 via split decision |
| Notable MMA Losses | – Lost to Carla Esparza at XFC 15: Tribute via unanimous decision |
| Retirement | Retired from MMA after the loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz on June 4, 2022 |
| Other Endeavors | Playable character in the 2011 video game Supremacy MMA |
Felice‘s first fight was on November 27, 2008 and she has gone 10-4 ever since. Herrig has had a total of five submissions and three TKO’s over the course of her career. She has won eight fight of the night honors and one knockout of the night award. Herrig’s most recent win was on March 17, 2014 as she beat Rosi Sexton by TKO. Herrig is currently ranked as the fourth best female strawweight fighter in the world by sherdog.
21. Valentina Shevchenko
| Valentina Shevchenko | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Valentina Shevchenko |
| Nationality | Kyrgyzstani, Peruvian |
| Martial Arts | Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Former Muay Thai Fighter |
| UFC Division | Women’s Flyweight |
| UFC Rankings | #1 Women’s Flyweight, #2 Women’s Pound-for-Pound |
| Birthdate | March 7, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Frunze, Kirghizia, USSR (now Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) |
| Family Background | Russian-Ukrainian; Russian native language |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Alma Mater | National Academy of Arts of the Kyrgyz Republic |
| Degrees | Undergraduate Degree in Film Directing; Honored Professor Title |
| Languages | Fluent in Russian, English, and Spanish |
| Notable Awards | Kyrgyz President’s Dank Order; Performance of the Night (UFC) |
| Notable Achievements | Former UFC Women’s Flyweight Champion; 5 Successful Title Defenses |
| Professional Record | Mixed Martial Arts: 23 Wins, 4 Losses; Boxing: 2 Wins, 0 Losses |
| Fighting Style | Muay Thai |
This beautiful mma fighter is from Kyrgyzstan and currently fights for the M-1 Global promotion. Valentina Shevchenko has a record of 10-1 and she’s only 24 years of age. Her best win to date was against Diana Rael at MFC-72 where she used her muay Thai to dominate the fight and earn herself the victory via TKO.
22. Jessica Eye
| Jessica Eye | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jessica Jo-Anne Eye |
| Nickname | Evil |
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | July 27, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Akron, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 126 lb (57 kg; 9 st 0 lb) |
| Weight Class | Flyweight (former), Bantamweight |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Team | Strong Style Fight Team (2006–2019, 2021–2022), |
| Years Active | 2008–2022 |
| Record | Total Wins: 15 (3 by knockout, 1 by submission, 11 by decision) |
| Notable Victories | Leslie Smith (doctor stoppage), Katlyn Chookagian, Viviane Araújo |
| UFC Debut | August 2013 |
| UFC Flyweight Title | Competed for the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship |
| Retirement | Announced retirement after loss to Maycee Barber in July 2022 |
| Fighting Style | Agile striker with exceptional hand speed and variety |
| Striking Technique | Utilizes quick jabs, looping hooks, combinations, and body shots |
| Clinch Work | Skilled in striking during the clinch, employing knees, elbows, and uppercuts |
Jessica Eye is a women’s mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. She is a fighter from Arizona and she makes her debut in the octagon at UFC on Fox 5, on April 19 2012. At wrestlemaniacs showcase she defeated her opponent by TKO. In August 2012 she was announced as a participant of Smackdown vs Raw event, which took place on August 17th at the US Airways Center, Phoenix Arizona.
23. Carla Esparza
| Carla Esparza | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Carla Esparza |
| Born | October 10, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Other Names | Cookie Monster |
| Residence | Redondo Beach, California, US |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Style | Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Team | Team Oyama |
| UFC Women’s Strawweight Championships | 2-time former champion |
| Invicta FC Strawweight Championship | Inaugural champion |
| Notable Wins | Bec Hyatt, Rose Namajunas (twice) |
| Notable Victories | Juliana Lima, Randa Markos, Cynthia Calvillo |
| Notable Achievements | First UFC Strawweight Champion |
| UFC Women’s Strawweight Rankings | Ranked #1 (as of November 15, 2022) |
| UFC Women’s Pound-for-Pound Rankings | Ranked #6 (as of June 20, 2023) |
| College Wrestling | Menlo College |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Trained at Gracie Academy under the Gracie family |
| The Ultimate Fighter | Won a 16-woman tournament to become UFC champion |
| Shoulder Surgery | Underwent surgery in mid-2015 |
| UFC 274 | Defeated Rose Namajunas to reclaim the title |
| Performance of the Night | Earned the award for dominating win over Yan Xiaonan |
Coming to the UFC in 2013, Carla Esparza has become one of the most popular fighters in the sport of MMA because she has shown just how much she is willing to sacrifice for her chance to be in the top league. Carla Esparza took a fight against Tecia Torres at UFC 170. This was her debut under the Zuffa LLC banner and it did not go well for her. She lost by knockout after being knocked down early in round 1.
24. Claudia Gadelha
| Claudia Gadelha | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Claudia Gadelha |
| Birthdate | December 7, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Team | Nova União (until 2016) |
| Years Active | 2008–2021 (MMA) |
| MMA Record | Total: 23 wins, 5 losses |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Rank | 2nd degree black belt under André Pederneiras and Jair Lourenço |
| Notable Achievements | – Youngest BJJ black belt in Nova União’s history |
| Notable Gyms | – Nova União |
| Retirement | Claudia Gadelha announced her retirement from MMA in 2021 |
| Post-Retirement Role | Gadelha works for the UFC, focusing on fighter development |
Claudia Gadelha was born in Recife, Brazil. She is a very accomplished Brazilian jiu-jitsu player. She is a former UFC Women’s Strawweight champion after defeating Joanna Jędrzejczyk in 2015. Gadelha has been competing in the UFC since 2011. She currently has a 13-2 record in MMA including wins over fighters such as Jessica Aguilar and Karolina Kowalkiewicz.
25. Andrea Lee
| Andrea Lee | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Andrea Lee |
| Born | February 11, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Texas, U.S. |
| Other Names | KGB |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 69+1⁄2 in (177 cm) |
| Style | Kyokushin |
| Team | Gladiators Academy (2018–present) |
| Trainer | Tim Credeur |
| Rank | Black belt in Kyokushin, Brown Belt in Judo, Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Relson Gracie, Kru in Muay Thai under Ajarn Buck Grant and Master Donny Aaron |
| Kickboxing Record | Total: 1 Wins: 1 |
| Mixed Martial Arts Record | Total: 20 Wins: 13 By knockout: 3 By submission: 5 By decision: 5 Losses: 7 By submission: 1 By decision: 6 |
| UFC Women’s Flyweight Ranking | #13 (as of April 11, 2023) |
| Notable Fights | – Invicta FC Debut: Won by unanimous decision against Shannon Sinn |
| Notable UFC Victories | – Victory over Veronica Macedo: Won by unanimous decision, earning Fight of the Night bonus |
| Notable Personal Information | – Moniker: KGB – Given by her coach due to her Russian appearance, which led to the Russian team approaching her for pictures |
Andrea Lee is a mixed martial artist who currently fights in the strawweight division in the UFC. She has been with the UFC since 2017 and has been very successful throughout her career. Her biggest win was when she beat Kalindra Faria by submission in the first round at Dana White’s Contender Series 14. She is a talented MMA fighter and will surely continue to proceed with her MMA career.
26. Cat Zingano
| Cat Zingano | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cathilee Deborah “Cat” Zingano |
| Birthdate | July 1, 1982 |
| Nationality | American |
| Current Organization | Bellator MMA |
| Division | Women’s Featherweight |
| UFC Achievements | First woman to win a UFC fight by TKO |
| UFC Rankings | Formerly ranked No. 7 in the official UFC bantamweight rankings |
| Bellator Rankings | Currently ranked #4 in the Bellator Women’s pound-for-pound Rankings and #1 in the Bellator Women’s Featherweight Rankings |
| Wrestling Background | 4-time All-American and National Champion in women’s wrestling |
| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | Competed and won in various BJJ tournaments |
| Pro MMA Debut | June 13, 2008, at Ring of Fire 32 |
| Notable Wins | Carina Damm (TKO), Takayo Hashi (Knockout), Raquel Pennington (Submission) |
| UFC Career | Defeated Miesha Tate by TKO, participated in The Ultimate Fighter 18 |
| Bellator MMA | Signed with Bellator in 2019, notable victories against Gabby Holloway, Olivia Parker, Pam Sorenson, Leah McCourt |
| Personal Tragedy | Husband’s suicide in 2014 |
| Motherhood | First mother to compete in the UFC |
| Scholarship Fund | Established a scholarship fund to support bereaved students |
Cat Zingano is one of the top female fighters that have come into popularity in recent years. She has only lost three fights in her career, two of them have been to Ronda Rousey, both by submission. Those were her first two professional fights ever. The only other loss she has had was to Amanda Nunes for the Strikeforce Bantamweight Championship. Cat is now signed with the UFC and ready to start an exciting career there.
27. Ronda Rousey
| Ronda Rousey | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ronda Jean Rousey |
| Date of Birth | February 1, 1987 (age 36) |
| Birthplace | Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Other Names | Rowdy, The Baddest Woman On The Planet |
| Current Organization | WWE |
| Brand | SmackDown |
| UFC Record | 12 wins, 2 losses |
| UFC Championships | Women’s Bantamweight Champion |
| UFC Title Defenses | 6 (most by a female fighter at the time) |
| Olympic Medal | Bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics |
| MMA Debut | March 27, 2011 |
| MMA Organizations | King of the Cage, Strikeforce, UFC |
| WWE Debut | April 8, 2018 at WrestleMania 34 |
| WWE Championships | Raw Women’s Championship (1-time), SmackDown Women’s Championship (2-time), Women’s Tag Team Championship (1-time) |
| Filmography | The Expendables 3 (2014), Furious 7 (2015), Mile 22 (2018) |
| Education | Mount San Antonio College |
| Family | Daughter of AnnMaria De Mars and Ronald John Rousey |
| Judo Accomplishments | Gold medal at Pan American Games and World Judo Juniors Championships |
| Olympic Achievements | First American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo |
| Retirement | Retired from MMA in 2016, transitioned to professional wrestling |
| Notable Achievements | Voted best female athlete of all time in a 2015 ESPN fan poll |
| Additional Ventures | Authored an autobiography “My Fight / Your Fight” (2015) |
| Ancestry | English, Polish, Trinidadian, Venezuelan, and Canadian |
Rousey is the current and most dominant female MMA fighter of all time. She is a former Olympic Judo medalist and amateur boxing champion. After an uneventful career in Olympic Judo, she began her transition into MMA in 2008. She was undefeated in her first 10 amateur fights before reaching the UFC in 2011. Since joining the UFC, Rousey is 11-0 with 9 straight first-round knockouts.
28. Veronica Macedo
| Veronica Macedo | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Veronica Hardy (née Macedo) |
| Nationality | Venezuelan |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Fighting out of | Nottingham, England |
| Team | Hardy-Wallhead MMA |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Years Active | 2016–Present |
| Notable Martial Arts | Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Kickboxing |
| Professional MMA Record | Wins: 7 (1 KO, 2 submissions, 4 decisions) Losses: 4 (1 KO, 1 submission, 2 decisions) Draws: 1 |
| UFC Debut | September 3, 2016 |
| Notable Fights | – May 19, 2018, against Andrea Lee (Fight of the Night bonus) |
| Retirement | Retired from MMA due to concussion issues after March 14, 2020 |
| Spouse | Married former UFC fighter Dan Hardy on December 25, 2022 |
A powerhouse, Veronica Macedo is a Brazilian fighter who recently turned pro in the Japanese promotion, Deep. Macedo is a very hard hitting fighter with legitimate striking skills. She has won 10 fights in a row while going undefeated with her only losses coming from extended bouts with two-time BJJ champ Zanessa Gracie and the always dominant Amanda Serrano. Veronica De Souza: Another powerhouse, De Souza joined the promotion Maximum Fighting Championships last year and is currently competing under the MFC Heavyweight banner.
29. Rose Namajunas
| Rose Namajunas | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Rose Gertrude Namajunas |
| Nickname | Thug |
| Date of Birth | June 29, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Reach | 65 in (165 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Team | 303 Training Center |
| Trainers | Trevor Wittman, Pat Barry, Greg Nelson |
| Belt Rankings | Black belt in Taekwondo, Black belt in Karate, |
| Years Active | 2010–present (MMA) |
| UFC Rankings | #2 in Women’s Strawweight |
| Amateur MMA Record | 4-0 (2 wins by TKO, 2 wins by decision) |
| Professional MMA Record | 11-5 (2 wins by knockout, 5 wins by submission, |
| Notable Victories | Joanna Jędrzejczyk (twice), Zhang Weili |
| Notable Achievements | Former two-time UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion |
Rose Namajunas holds the record for most wins in the strawweight class. She has an extremely impressive record of 6 fight wins and 0 losses. Her most recent win was also her biggest win to date, against Paige VanZant, who was undefeated at the time. Rose’s next fight will be against Michelle Waterson at UFC on Fox 24 on April 15, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri.
30. Ariane Lipski
| Ariane Lipski | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ariane Lipski |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Heritage | Polish |
| Nickname | The Queen of Violence |
| Weight Class | Flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Fighting Style | Muay Thai |
| Organization | Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) |
| Former Championship | KSW Women’s Flyweight Champion |
| Training Location | Coconut Creek, Florida, USA |
| Gym | Rasthai, American Top Team (2020–present) |
| Trainer | Renato Rasta |
| Years Active | 2013–present |
| Total Fights | 24 |
| Wins | 16 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Knockout Wins | 6 |
| Submission Wins | 3 |
| Decision Wins | 7 |
| Notable Victories | Sheila Gaff, Diana Belbiţă, Mariana Morais, Silvana Gómez Juárez, Veronica Macedo |
| UFC Debut | January 19, 2019, against Joanne Calderwood at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw |
| Notable Wins in UFC | Isabella de Padua, Luana Carolina, JJ Aldrich, Melissa Gatto |
| Performance of the Night | Won Performance of the Night bonus for submission win against Luana Carolina |
Born in France, the only woman to break into this list has already cemented herself as one of the world’s best women fighters. She was trained by Jean-Charles Hubert, who helped teach other greats such as Georges St. Pierre and Jon Fitch. She currently lives in Montreal, Quebec, Canada where she trains at Tristar Gym with her husband ‘The Spartan’ Matthew Frincu. Lipski holds a brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu and is seriously talented on the ground.
31. Gina Carano
| Gina Carano | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gina Carano |
| Birthdate | April 16, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Dallas County, Texas, U.S. |
| Other Names | Conviction, Crush |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 143 lb (65 kg; 10.2 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 66+1⁄2 in (169 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai, Gaidojutsu |
| Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Team | Jackson’s MMA |
| Trainer | Greg Jackson |
| Years Active | 2006–2009 (MMA) |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 7 |
| – By knockout | 3 |
| – By submission | 1 |
| – By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| – By knockout | 1 |
| Notable Relatives | Glenn Carano (father) |
| Professional Career | American actress and former mixed martial artist |
| Notable Achievements | – Competed in EliteXC and Strikeforce, compiling a 7-1 record |
| Early Life | – Born in Dallas County, Texas |
| Education | – Graduated from Trinity Christian High School |
| Martial Arts Career | – Started in Muay Thai |
| Acting Career | – Starred in films like Haywire, Fast & Furious 6, and Deadpool |
| Personal Life | – Enjoys celebrating an annual Italian festival with her family |
Gina Joy Carano was born on April 16, 1982. She is a former mixed martial fighter and American actress. From 2006 to 2009, she competed in EliteXC and Strikeforce, compiling a 7-1 record. Despite her fame, Carano refused to accept the title of “face of women’s mixed martial arts.” During their 2009 Strikeforce match, She and Cris Cyborg were the first female MMA champions to front a major event. Cyborg defeated Carano in their first professional mixed martial arts match.
32. Anastasia Yankova
| Anastasia Yankova | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Anastasia Andreyevna Ilyankova |
| Alternative Name(s) | Anastasiia Iliankova |
| Nickname(s) | Nastya |
| Country | Russia |
| Date of Birth | January 12, 2001 |
| Place of Birth | Leninsk-Kuznetsky, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia |
| Discipline | Women’s Artistic Gymnastics |
| Level | Senior International Elite |
| Years on National Team | 2014–present (Russia) |
| Club | Mametyev Kuzbass Gymnastics Sports School of Olympic Reserve |
| Head Coach(es) | Sergey Kiselev, Natalia Kiseleva |
| Olympic Games | Silver Medal (Uneven Bars) – 2020 Tokyo |
| European Championships | Gold Medal (Uneven Bars) – 2019 Szczecin |
| FIG World Cup Medals | 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze |
| World Championships | 4th Place (Uneven Bars) – 2017 |
| Junior Achievements | European Team, Uneven Bars, and Balance Beam Champion (2016); Russian All-Around Champion (2016) |
| International Debut | Team Gold Medal – 2014 International Gymnix |
| Notable Performances | Russian Champion (Uneven Bars – 2019, 2020); 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist (Uneven Bars) |
| Injury and Absence | Missed competitions in 2022 due to FIG ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes; Returned to competition in 2023 |
Anastasia Yankova was born in Moscow, Russia, on March 1, 1991. She began her training with Kyokushin Karate, added Muay Thai training, and competed in multiple kickboxing championships. She is of European descent and holds Russian citizenship. Russian mixed martial artist best known for participating in the Bellator MMA Flyweight category. She is also known for posting images of her fighting training and modeling to over 180,000 Instagram followers.
33. Alyse Anderson
| Alyse Anderson | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alyse Anderson |
| Birthdate | January 13, 1995 |
| Nationality | American |
| Weight Class | Atomweight |
| Promotions | ONE Championship, Invicta Fighting Championships |
| Amateur Career | Started in 2013, amassed a 6-0 record |
| Professional Debut | Total Warrior Combat, defeated Chrissie Daniels via TKO |
| Invicta FC Debut | August 31, 2017, at Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa’aluhi |
| Notable Wins | – Defeated Stephanie Alba via submission (Invicta FC 30) |
| ONE Championship Debut | Signed in 2021, participated in the Atomweight World Grand-Prix |
| Notable Bout | Faced Itsuki Hirata at ONE Championship: Empower, lost via unanimous decision |
| Notable Victory | Faced Asha Roka at ONE 157, secured a first-round submission victory |
| Recent Fight | Faced Stamp Fairtex at ONE Fight Night 10, lost by knockout via body kick in the second round |
| Profession | Emergency Medical Technician in Michigan hospital |
Alyse Anderson was born on January 13, 1995. She is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Atomweight division of ONE Championship. She has participated in the Invicta Fighting Championships as well. Anderson was expected to face Asha Roka on March 26, 2022, during ONE Championship: X. Later, Anderson withdrew from the match for medical reasons. ONE 157: Petchmorakot vs. Vienot has been rescheduled for May 20, 2022. Anderson managed to secure a triangle choke for a first-round submission victory despite being knocked down.
34. Alejandra Lara
| Alejandra Lara | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alejandra Lara |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Other Names | Azul |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Fighting out of | Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Team | Combat Training Club |
| Years Active | 2008–present |
| Bellator MMA Debut | December 9, 2017 |
| Bellator Ranking | #10 in Bellator Women’s Flyweight Rankings |
| Total Wins | 9 |
| – By Knockout | 4 |
| – By Submission | 3 |
| – By Decision | 2 |
| Total Losses | 7 |
| – By Submission | 2 |
| – By Decision | 5 |
| – Lena Ovchynnikova | Win via rear-naked choke submission |
| – Ilima-Lei Macfarlane | Loss via armbar submission |
| – Juliana Velasquez | Loss via split decision |
| – Taylor Turner | Win via TKO |
| – Veta Arteaga | Win via unanimous decision |
| – Kana Watanabe | Loss via split decision |
| – DeAnna Bennett | Loss via unanimous decision |
| – Ilara Joanne | Loss via unanimous decision |
| – Diana Avsaragova | Loss via split decision |
Alejandra Lara was born on August 4, 1994. She is a Colombian female mixed martial artist currently under contract with Bellator MMA. As of October 4, 2022, she holds the tenth position in the Bellator Women’s Flyweight Rankings. Lara made her MMA debut on Extreme Combat MMA Senshi Ki 1 on December 10, 2011, against Monica Leon, and she won the fight in the first round by way of retirement. Before joining Bellator MMA, she amassed a record of six wins and one loss.
35. Jessamyn Duke
| Jessamyn Duke | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jessamyn Duke |
| Date of Birth | June 24, 1986 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Professional Wrestler, Former Mixed Martial Artist |
| Wrestling Affiliation | WWE NXT |
| MMA Affiliation | UFC, Invicta Fighting Championships |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Reach | 75 in |
| Fighting Style | Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Training Camp | Glendale Fighting Club |
| Amateur Titles | Absolute Action MMA Featherweight Champion, Tuff-N-Uff Featherweight Champion |
| Notable Victories | – Suzie Montero (TKO – Invicta FC 2) |
| Notable Matches | – Raquel Pennington (The Ultimate Fighter) |
| Professional Wrestling | Signed with WWE |
| Debut | WWE Evolution (October 28, 2018) |
| Notable Appearances | – Aligned with Shayna Baszler in NXT |
| Other Interests | Self-described gamer |
| Twitch Streaming | Generates significant income from streaming |
Jessamyn Laurel Duke was born on June 24, 1986. She is an American former mixed martial artist and professional wrestler. As a professional wrestler, she was a part of WWE’s NXT brand. In the women’s bantamweight division, she previously competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Invicta Fighting Championships.
36. LaTasha Marzolla
| LaTasha Marzolla | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | LaTasha Marzolla |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth Date | August 21, 1979 |
| Occupation | Mixed Martial Artist, Kickboxer |
| Education | Las Vegas High School |
| Achievements | Former Playboy glamour model |
| Awards | 2004 Model of the Year |
| Sports | Mixed Martial Arts, Kickboxing |
| Record | Kickboxing: 9 wins, 3 losses |
| Nickname | Venus |
| Training Gym | Xtreme Couture, Las Vegas |
| Trainer | Shawn Tompkins |
| MMA Debut | May 30, 2009, Tuff-N-Uff event in Las Vegas |
| Family | Younger Brother: Michael |
LaTasha Marzolla was born on August 21, 1979. She is an American mixed martial arts fighter and kickboxer competing in the Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Fighting Championships. Her status as a former Playboy glamour model is well-known. LaTasha currently trains at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas and previously trained under Shawn Tompkins. She made her MMA debut on May 30, 2009, defeating Christy Tada in the first round of a Tuff-N-Uff event in Las Vegas by first-round corner stoppage.
37. Ann Osman
| Ann Osman | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ann “Athena” Osman |
| Date of Birth | June 19, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Residence | United States |
| Achievements | Malaysia’s first female mixed martial artist |
| Professional Career | Competed in ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC) |
| Training Background | Strong background in Muay Thai |
| Training Coach | AJ “Pyro” Lias Mansor |
| Training Duration | Two years in MMA |
| Retirement | Announced retirement in November 2017 |
| Professional Record | 5 wins, 4 losses |
| Focus of New Careers | Pursuing new opportunities and ventures |
| Family Status | Married with a child |
Ann “Athena” Osman, born on June 19, 1986, is the first female mixed martial artist in Malaysia. Osman, born in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and raised in the United States, is the first Malaysian woman to compete professionally in ONE Fighting Championship (ONE FC). She has two years of MMA training and a good history in Muay Thai, where she was coached by AJ “Pyro” Lias Mansor, her instructor. In November 2017, with a professional record of 5–4, she announced her retirement from MMA to focus on her new pursuits.
38. Julia Berezikova
| Julia Berezikova | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Julia Berezikova |
| Birthdate | November 17, 1983 |
| Birthplace | Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Residence | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1/2 in) |
| Weight | 57.0 kg (125.7 lb) |
| Style | Boxing, Sanshou |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Team | RusFighters Sport Club (2008-present) |
| Trainer | Sergei Nikitin |
| Years Active | 2006-present |
| Total Fights | 11 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By Knockout | 1 |
| By Submission | 3 |
| By Decision | 3 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By Knockout | 1 |
| By Submission | 2 |
| By Decision | 1 |
| Championships | W5 World Champion |
| Notable Rankings | Ranked #7 in the Unified Women’s MMA Rankings (February 2014) |
| Latest Fight | Knocked out Rosy Duarte in October 2015 |
| Back Injury | Made a complete recovery after an unsuccessful flip in childhood |
| Introduction to MMA | Discovered MMA in 2001 |
| Training Recommendation | Recommended to combine boxing with judo by Roman Zentsov |
| Notable Victories | Defeated Megumi Yabushita, Milana Dudieva, Karla Benitez |
| Notable Losses | Defeated by Julie Kedzie, Rosi Sexton, Joanna Jędrzejczyk |
| Other Ventures | Posed for Russian Penthouse, worked as a fight scene consultant, participant in TV shows |
Julia Berezikova is a Russian female mixed martial artist and boxer born November 17, 1983. In February 2014, she was ranked seventh in the world among female 125-pound MMA fighters according to the Unified Women’s MMA Rankings. She had not fought since October 2015, when she knocked out Rosy Duarte. She is a W5 World Champion, Judo, Boxing, Wushu, Sambo, and Muay Thai champion.
39. Kelly McGill
| Kelly McGill | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kelly McGill |
| Birthdate | April 17, 1989 |
| Birthplace | Visalia, California, U.S. |
| Alma Mater | Mt. San Antonio College |
| Nationality | American |
| Weight Class | Flyweight |
| Height | 5’6″ (167.6 cm) |
| Fighting out | San Diego, California, United States |
| Team | Alliance MMA |
| Active | 2012-present |
| MMA Record | Wins: 10, Losses: 4, Draws: 0 |
| Pro Debut | July 28, 2012 vs. Liz McCarthy |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting Style | Striker, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Reach | 67 inches (170.18 cm) |
| Association | Women’s Flyweight Division |
| Championships | None |
| Notable Fights | Victory against Amanda Johnson (February 2022) |
Kelly McGill, sometimes known as Kelly McGill Rolando Velasco, is a well-known mixed martial arts (MMA) competitor. She was born in Oakdale, a lovely and populous city in Oakdale, United States, on May 21, 1995. After completing his official studies, Kelly McGill Rolando Velasco began his career as a mixed martial arts (MMA) competitor in his early years.
40. Jordan McDonald
| Jordan McDonald | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jordan McDonald |
| Type | Public company |
| Industry | Fast food restaurants, real estate |
| Founded | May 15, 1940 |
| Founders | Richard McDonald, Maurice McDonald, Ray Kroc |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Number of locations | 40,031 restaurants (2021) |
| Area served | Worldwide (119+ countries) |
| Key people | Enrique Hernandez Jr. (chairman), Chris Kempczinski (president & CEO) |
| Products | Hamburgers, chicken, french fries, soft drinks, salads, desserts, breakfast wraps |
| Revenue | US$23.223 billion (2021) |
| Operating income | US$10.356 billion (2021) |
| Net income | US$7.545 billion (2021) |
| Total assets | US$53.854 billion (2021) |
| Number of employees | Approximately 200,000 (2022) |
Jordan McDonald was born on June 13, 1981. She is one of the cult shadows in the American wrestling village. With the face and body she owns, she makes many people think that she is working in the photography or fashion industry, not a real martial artist. Jordan McDonald started competing in 2010. During his career, McDonald has not won a championship. Anyway, she is still comforted by having a large fan base.
41. Jinh Yu Frey
| Jinh Yu Frey | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jinh Yu Frey |
| Date of Birth | May 20, 1985 |
| Birthplace | Arkansas, U.S. |
| Nationality | Korean-American |
| Fighting Division | Strawweight |
| UFC Status | Competes in the strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) |
| Former Championship | Former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion |
| Education | Palo Duro High School (graduated with distinguished achievement diploma), Amarillo College, Midwestern State University, University of Texas at Arlington |
| Family | Father (South Korean, deceased), one older brother, two younger half brothers, and one younger half sister |
| Marital Status | Married to Douglas Frey |
| Notable Achievements | Gained notoriety by defeating Darla Harris in a viral MMA fight |
Jinh Hie Yu Frey was born on May 20, 1985. She is a Korean-American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC’s strawweight division (UFC). She previously held the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship. Frey was born in Arkansas and raised in Texas.
42. Felice Herrig
| Felice Herrig | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Felice Herrig |
| Birthdate | September 18, 1984 |
| Birthplace | Buffalo Grove, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Style | Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Team | Alliance MMA, Team Curran, Valle Flow Striking |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jeff Curran |
| Years Active | 2009–2022 |
| Kickboxing Record | Total: 28 Wins: 23 Losses: 5 |
| Mixed Martial Arts Record | Total: 24 Wins: 14 (1 by knockout, 4 by submission, 9 by decision) Losses: 10 (2 by submission, 8 by decision) |
| Retired | Yes |
| Accomplishments | – Former professional kickboxing record of 23-5 |
Felice Nicole Herrig, an American kickboxer, Muay Thai fighter, and mixed martial artist who competed in the strawweight category of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was born on September 18, 1984. Herrig debuted on Battle Girls in 2007 on Oxygen and won her fight against a Thai champion in Thailand. Later, she was scheduled to appear on another reality show about women’s MMA titled Ultimate Women Challenge.
43. Carina Damm
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|---|---|
| Full Name | Carina Damm |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
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Carina Damm was born on February 7, 1979. She is a mixed martial artist from Brazil. The Brazilian media dubbed Damm the “Barbie Girl” of mixed martial arts because of her attractiveness and fighting prowess. She has appeared in a dressed photoshoot for the Japanese edition of Playboy. Damm began practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 15. Rodrigo, her brother, is a mixed martial artist as well. The Unified Women’s MMA Rankings lists Damm as the number two female 125-pound fighter worldwide.
44. Tonya Evinger
| Tonya Evinger | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Tonya Evinger |
| Born | June 4, 1981 |
| Nationality | American |
| Sport | Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) |
| Years Active | 2006–present |
| Division | Bantamweight Featherweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Fighting out of | Houston, Texas |
| Team | Gracie Barra Champions, 4 oz Fight Club |
| Championships | Invicta Bantamweight Champion (Former) |
| Notable Achievements | Competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) |
| Notable Wins | Jennifer Tate (16-second knockout) |
| Notable Losses | Gina Carano (rear-naked choke submission) |
| Notable Rematch Victory | Yana Kunitskaya (submission – retained Invicta FC Bantamweight title) |
| UFC Featherweight Debut | Cris Cyborg (TKO loss) |
| Other Information | Played football and wrestled in high school |
Tonya Evinger was born on June 4, 1981. She is a mixed martial artist from the United States. Since 2006, Evinger has competed as a professional mixed martial artist for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), EliteXC, Raging Wolf, and Invicta Fighting Championships, and he was the Invicta Bantamweight Champion.
45. Lena Ovchynnikova
| Lena Ovchynnikova | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lena Ovchynnikova |
| Birthdate | April 22, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Dnipropetrovsk, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 56.7 kg (125 lb; 8.93 st) |
| Division | Featherweight (Kickboxing), Flyweight (MMA) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Lviv, Ukraine |
| Team | Union Gym |
| Trainer | Viktor Lazurko |
| Years Active | 2006-present |
| Achievements | – Reigning WBC Muaythai World Featherweight champion |
| Notable Kickboxing Titles | – ISKA Women’s World Super Bantamweight Oriental Champion |
| Notable MMA Record | – Bellator MMA: First female flyweight on a main card |
| Notable Opponents | – Challenged Christine Theiss for the WKA world title, losing by knockout |
| MMA Record | – Signed with Super Fight League in 2012 |
Oléna “Lena” Serhyivna Ovchnnikova was born on April 22, 1987. She is a kickboxer and mixed martial artist from Ukraine who competes in the featherweight level in kickboxing and the flyweight division in MMA. She is the current WBC Muaythai World Featherweight champion and former world flyweight champion. Lena Ovchynnikova rose to popularity as an amateur kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter, winning numerous medals at national, European, and world championships.
46. Kyra Gracie
| Kyra Gracie | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kyra Gracie Guimarães |
| Date of Birth | May 29, 1985 |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Martial Arts Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Wrestling |
| Belt | 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Notable Achievements | – Four-time World Jiu-Jitsu champion |
| Training Associations | – Renzo Gracie Academy (New York, USA) |
| Other Training | – Trained in boxing to complement her grappling skills |
| Family Background | – Member of the Gracie family |
| Children | Two daughters with Brazilian actor Malvino Salvador |
Kyra Gracie Guimares was born on May 29, 1985. She is a Brazilian submission grappler and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner with a fourth-degree black belt. As a member of the Gracie family and an accomplished competitor, she has won four World Jiu-Jitsu titles and three ADCC Submission Fighting World titles.
47. Jordan Nicole Gaza
| Jordan Nicole Gaza | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jordan Nicole Gaza |
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| Nationality | American |
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| Years active | [Years Jordan has been active in MMA] |
| MMA Record – Total Fights | 13 |
| MMA Record – Wins | 8 |
| MMA Record – Wins by Knockout | 2 |
| MMA Record – Wins by Submission | 3 |
| MMA Record – Wins by Decision | 3 |
| MMA Record – Losses | 5 |
| MMA Record – Losses by Submission | 3 |
| MMA Record – Losses by Decision | 2 |
| Amateur Record – Total Fights | 1 |
| Amateur Record – Wins | 1 |
| Amateur Record – Wins by Submission | 1 |
| Spouse | Austin Vanderford (m. 2018) |
| Other information | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Fabiano Scherner |
awakeningfighters, born on December 28, 1992, in Corpus Christi, Texas, is a female MMA fighter and martial artist. 2012-06-30: She made her professional debut. Upon realizing she was expecting her first child in June 2014, she formally retired.
48. Sarah Schneider
| Sarah Schneider | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sarah Schneider |
| Birthdate | August 30, 1980 |
| Birthplace | Raytown, Missouri, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Weight | 114 lb (52 kg; 8.1 st) |
| Division | Strawweight |
| Promotion | Invicta FC |
Sarah Schneider, an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Strawweight division, was born on August 30, 1980. Currently, she is under contract with Invicta FC. Her height is 1.60 meters, and her weight is 114 pounds.
49. Angelica Chavez
| Angelica Chavez | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Angelico Chavez, O.F.M. (Manuel Ezequiel Chávez) |
| Date of Birth | April 10, 1910 |
| Place of Birth | Wagon Mound, New Mexico, United States |
| Date of Death | March 18, 1996 |
| Place of Death | Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States |
| Occupation | Friar Minor, Priest, Historian, Author, Poet, Painter |
| Subject | New Mexico history |
| Notable Works | “The Virgin of Port Lligat,” “My Penitente Land,” “La Conquistadora, the Autobiography of an Ancient Statue” |
| Education | St. Francis Seminary, Duns Scotus College |
| Military Service | Served as chaplain during World War II and the Korean War |
| Archivist Role | Appointed archivist of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, cataloged and translated Spanish archives |
| Biographies | Wrote a trilogy of biographies on significant native New Mexican priests, including Antonio José Martínez |
| Literary Achievements | Authored short stories, novels, and poetry; “The Virgin of Port Lligat” recognized by the Catholic Library Association and praised by T.S. Eliot |
| Legacy | Buried in Rosario Cemetery, bronze statue displayed at the entrance of the Museum of New Mexico, library named in his honor at the Palace of the Governors |
awakeningfighters is a United States-born female combatant. She was born on July 20, 1987. She weighs 115 pounds / 52 kg and stands 5ft 1in / 154cm tall.
She practices Kajukenbo under the tutelage of her father, ‘Grand Master’ Melchor Chavez. She has participated in Invicta Fighting Championships bouts.
50. Kaitlin Young
| Kaitlin Young | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kaitlin Young |
| Birthdate | September 15, 1985 |
| Other Names | Striking Viking |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 146 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Style | Muay Thai, Taekwondo, BJJ |
| Fighting out of | Circle Pines, Minnesota |
| Team | Minnesota Martial Arts Academy (2005–2019) |
| Rank | Black belt in Taekwondo |
| Years Active | 2007–2022 |
| Promotions | EliteXC, Invicta Fighting Championships, Professional Fighters League (PFL) |
| Notable Achievements | Winner of the 2007 HOOKnSHOOT Women’s Grand Prix |
| Retirement | April 3, 2023 |
Kaitlin Young, an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division, was born on September 15, 1985. Since 2007, Young has competed as a professional mixed martial artist for EliteXC, Invicta Fighting Championships, and Professional Fighters League (PFL). Young began martial arts training at 14, pursuing her interest in taekwondo and earning a black belt. Young found Thai boxing after attending a national taekwondo convention. After attending a Thai boxing match, she enrolled in Minnesota Martial Arts Academy classes.