Which female MMA champion is the greatest? These are some of top competitors in the sport. Xiong Jingnan, a Chinese female MMA fighter, is one of the most well-known. She is also the current ONE Women's Strawweight World champion and the first Chinese woman world champion. She has successfully defended her title four more times, and won most of her fights via knockout. Her MMA record is 14 wins and two losses.
Gina "Crush” Carano (female MMA champ)
Despite her MMA prowess, the female MMA champion has not achieved the kind of fame she's been hoping for. Gina Carano had her ups as well as downs but she has never been weak. Her experience in film, where she was one of the ring girls, and on the hit series "The Oxygen Network", sparked her passion. She was also featured in many magazines and was named "The Face for Women's MMA".
Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant, a UFC fighter, made her professional debut in 2012 at the age 18 Paige VanZant was bullied at school. She decided to train in MMA and boxing. In December 2012, VanZant signed with UFC and has won six fights. VanZant has been married to Austin Vanderford since 2017. In 2015, she dated Cody Garbrandt and then dated Alan Bersten as she was on Dancing With the Stars.
Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso became the reigning female MMA Champion after a major win over Maycee barber at UFC 258. Grasso is considered to be one of the best pure boxers in women's MMA at the moment, according to Daniel Cormier, a two-division UFC champion and UFC commentator.
Cris Cyborg
As a Brazilian, Cris Cyborg is one of the most popular women's MMA fighters in the world. Her two world championships make her the most decorated female MMA fighter. Cyborg was a Brazilian citizen who trained under Wanderlei Silva (the Rua Brothers) and Anderson Silva (among others). The Chute Boxe Academy trained some of world's most feared striking artists, such as Anderson Silva. These fighters are known for being vicious and Cris Cyborg possesses all the characteristics that make a striker dangerous and vicious.
Natalia Namajunas
Rose Namajunas defended her strawweight title in New York against Zhang Weili on Saturday night at UFC 268. Namajunas won her rematch, even though she lost the first fight via submission. Zhang was awarded the fight by Zhang's third judge. The fight was awarded by Namajunas by two judges. In the first round, Namajunas landed a powerful head kick that stunned Torres, and in the second round, Namajunas secured a takedown that gave her a submission. In the third round, however, Namajunas landed a series of hard left hands on Zhang, earning her a split decision.
Jessica Penne
Jessica Penne is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Previously she competed in the Atomweight division for Invicta FC and in her first women's bout for Bellator Fighting Championships. Penne is an experienced mixed martial artist whose style is described as tough but aggressive.
Michelle Waterson
The UFC will host Jessica Waterson, who is fifth in ranking. Waterson, at 5'3", is 115lbs and the face BODYARMOR. Waterson has been fighting since she was just 21 years of age. Jackson Wink Academy was her first choice. There, talent was measured by megawatts. That was what fueled her ambitions. Her balanced aggression style has earned her 12 wins by stoppage.
Andrea Lee
American kickboxer Andrea Lee has been a top competitor in the UFC flyweight division. She is currently the UFC's ninth-ranked female flyweight. Although her impressive record is remarkable, she will be striving to improve upon it to be a UFC champion. Continue reading to find out more about her remarkable achievements. Listed below are some of the most notable achievements of Andrea Lee.