Want To know about top female MMA fighters? You are at the right place. Welcome to Sportsmag, today, we will look at some of the baddies who can take on whatever you throw at them. From Gadelha to Rousey, this list features all your favorite female MMA fighters. So why wait? Let us dive right in!
Top Female MMA Fighters
Over the course of time, UFC and MMA fighting has grown exponentially. It is not just a sport anymore. It has transcended to the status of a dollar industry. So today, in celebration of this amazing sport, we will look at some of the best and top female MMA fighters.
Claudia Gadelha
Division: Strawweight
Fight Record: 13-1
Age: 26
Prominent Wins: Valerie Letourneau, Jessica Aguilar, Ayaka Hamasaki
Youngest of all fighters on this list, Gadelha has already established herself as one of the best and most explosive fighters on this list. In fact, she is not only a powerpack fighter, but she gave my all-time favorite Joanna Jedrzejczyk the toughest fight of her career. Her groundwork is believed to be one of the strongest in the league at the moment. Which is why she tries pinning her opponent to the ground every chance she gets. Ever since her fight with Jedrzejczyk, one of the top female MMA fighters, there have been talks of a rematch.
Cat Zingano
Division: Bantamweight
Fight Record: 9-1
Age: 33
Prominent Wins: Barb Honchak, Miesha Tate, Amanda Nunes, Carina Damm
Zingano, I believe, is a fighter with a lot of potential but is frequently halted by a series of bad luck and injuries. The first and foremost thing that plagues her career is the injuries. She is probably the only fighter on this list who has gone through more than one major injury in just a span of a few months. In fact, The 14-second humiliation against Rousey was also not a great look for her. But trust me, when she is firing on all cylinders, she is a force to reckon with.
Meisha Tate
Division: Bantamweight
Fight Record: 17-5
Age: 29
Prominent Wins: Sara McMann, Marloes Coenen, Jessica Eye
Well, like Zingano, Rousey might have proved a little too much for Tate. But Meisha Tate is definitely one of the best fighters in the league. If Tate goes toe to toe with any other fighter in the league, I can assure you that Tate will eat that person alive. She clocks the highest and most explosive punch rates. This is why she is popularly known as the Strikeforce in the circuit. A grinder at the core of things, Tate will always be the one to put in more work than the person next to her. This has played wonders for her career, she can dish out as well as take punchings as well.
Sarah Kaufman
Division: Bantamweight
Fight Record: 17-3 (1)
Age: 30
Prominent Wins: Alexis Davis (2x), Miesha Tate, Roxanne Modafferi, Valerie Letourneau
Long before UFC became all the rage, Sarah Kaufman was the one who was lighting up arenas in the Strikeforce. In fact, for a certain period of time, Kaufman was seen as the best in the league. She is one of the most well-rounded fighters on this list. The explosive force, coupled with amazing jiu-jitsu skills, made her one of the toughest baddies to go up against.
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
Division: Strawweight
Fight Record: 10-0
Age: 28
Prominent Wins: Carla Esparza, Rosi Sexton, Claudia Gadelha, Jessica Penne
The reason why she is so high up on the list can only be explained to those who have seen her fight. The force with which she comes at her opponents is something that is rarely seen in UFC. At the mere age of just 28, this fighter has eaten up most of her current opponents, and there is no scope for her to stop anytime soon. She might seem small, but if the punch connects, you’ll know that she is made of brute strength. In fact, the match between her and Gadelha is still one of the most watched events of UFC.
Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino
Division: Featherweight
Fight Record: 14-1
Age: 30
Prominent Wins: Gina Carano, Shayna Baszler, Marloes Coenen (2x)
So, even though I personally feel that Rousey is the most explosive fighter in the league. Still, If there is anybody who can give Rousey a run for her money, she is none other than Cyborg Justino. Christina is primarily trained in Muay Thai. Ever since her first fight, she has not lost a single fight. As a result, she has one of the longest winning streaks on the list. The way in which Cyborg moved up the rank is actually very interesting. The pure form of aggression that Cyborg brings to the table is every bit as imposing as it is deadly. Also, the name suggests it already, Christina is one of those fighters who also can take whatever she is dishing out. Hence, it is very understandable why she is called the Cyborg.
Ronda Rousey
Division: Bantamweight
Fight Record: 12-0
Age: 28
Prominent Wins: Sara McMann, Alexis Davis, Cat Zingano, Sarah Kaufman, Miesha Tate (2x)
And with that, we have reached the GOAT. Ronda is undoubtedly what a fighter’s nightmares are made of. She has easily one of the heaviest careers in the industry. The way she deals with her opponents, it looks like she is preying on them. The composure with which she approaches her fight is something that never stops mesmerizing me. Rousey is one of the fighters who enjoy a good knockout, and it shows. She has repeatedly resorted to KOs in order to win her fights. As a result, I personally call her KO Queen, the leader of the ‘Top Female MMA Fighters.’
End Note
With that, we have reached the very end of our Top Female MMA Fighters. All the females listed here are absolute beasts when left in the octagon. If you like such content, keep following our page, as we will look at some of the best content related to the sporting world.
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