We have compiled a list of top female MMA fighters worldwide. These women are ranked according to their number of wins and the most recent win. Michelle Waterson is a professional MMA fighter who has been fighting since 2008. She is also an expert in Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and other forms of MMA. After defeating Savannah Chandelier in an amateur fight, Waterson was ranked the number 1 female lightweight.
Anastasia Yankova
An impressive career is shaping up for Russian mixed martial artist Anastasia Yankova. She was originally a model but has become a powerful fighter inside the cage. The Russian mixed-martial artist is currently on an impressive five-fight winning streak. Yankova has won all three of her fights since joining Bellator MMA last January. Yankova won a unanimous decision against Elina Kallionidou during a match in the flyweight division.
Gina Carano
MMA fighters tend to be known as women. Gina Carano has made a name as a mixed martial artist. She is the daughter of former NFL player Glenn Carano, who was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1977 NFL Draft. Despite some squabbling on the field her career as an actress and movie star was successful.
Alexa Grasso
Although many women in MMA are still learning how defend themselves, one Mexican MMA star is setting an example for others. Alexa Grasso has become a household name in mixed martial art. Alexa has many outstanding traits despite her small stature. Here are some of her best-known traits:
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
UFC has declared Joanna Jedrzejczyk their female Strawweight Champion. The Pole is considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists. She has fought in 15 bouts, winning nine times. Her best UFC performance was her win over Claudia Gadelha, December 2014. Her record was improved to ten - five after the loss. Jedrzejczyk's final two years were marked by some of the most memorable fights in the history of mixed martial arts.
Cris Cyborg
Cris has accomplished a lot throughout her 12-year MMA journey. The Brazilian born fighter was the first woman to win three major promotional world titles in the same weight class. She is also the only woman to have the title in all four major promotions of mixed martial art. Invicta FC, Strikeforce, and UFC gave her unbeaten status for over a decade.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo is one of the most well-known MMA fighters of Latin American descent. She is currently a UFC fighter in the women's division at bantamweight. Macedo was a Scorpio sign member and was born in Caracas. Macedo is Venezuelan and practices Christianity. She also regularly attends church. She has found inspiration in her friendship with Dan Hardy (retired MMA fighter).
Holly Holm
Holly Holm, a native Albuquerque, New Mexico, is one of the most prominent women's MMA fighters. She began boxing as a child and was trained by Mike Winkeljohn. In 2001, she won the National Amateur Kickboxing Championship, where she fought at welterweight and won. She was also the first woman ever to hold multiple national title at welterweight. Until her retirement in 2015, Holly Holm held a professional MMA career that spanned three weight classes, and earned over $160,000 in earnings.