Who is the greatest female MMA champ of all-time? These are some of top competitors in the sport. Xiong Jingnan (China) is one of the most recognizable female MMA fighters. She was the first female champion from China and the current ONE Women's Strawweight World Champ. In addition to her victories by knockout in most of her fights, she has successfully defended the title four times. Her MMA record includes 14 wins and two losses.
Gina "Crush” Carano, a 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 was not without her struggles. However, she is fierce. Her time spent in the film business was what sparked her passion for the sport. She starred as ring girls in films and in a series on the oxygen channel. She was also featured in many magazines and was named "The Face for Women's MMA".
Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant (UFC fighter) made her professional debut in 2012 at age 18. After being bullied at school, she decided to start training for MMA as well as boxing. She signed with UFC in December 2012 and has since won six bouts. VanZant has been married to Austin Vanderford since 2017. She dated Cody Garbrandt in 2015, and later dated Alan Bersten while she was on Dancing With the Stars.
Alexa Grasso
Alexa Grasso, now the reigning female MMA champ, has won a significant win over Maycee Barter at UFC 258. Daniel Cormier a UFC commentator who is a UFC two-division champion, considers Grasso the best pure boxer in women’s MMA.
Cris Cyborg
Cris is a Brazilian MMA fighter. She is the most decorated female MMA fighter ever, with two world championships to her name. Cyborg was a Brazilian citizen who trained under Wanderlei Silva (the Rua Brothers) and Anderson Silva (among others). Some of the most feared strikers in the world have been trained at The Chute Boxe Academy, such as Anderson Silva and Darren Larkin. These fighters can be vicious and Cris has all the traits that make them 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 a rematch by split decision, despite losing the fight by submission. Zhang won the rematch by split decision. Zhang had the fight awarded by two judges. Zhang got it from the third. Namajunas hit Torres with a powerful kick, while Zhang was stunned by a head kick. Namajunas won the fight in round one, and secured a takedown which gave Zhang 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, an American mixed martial artist, 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, a professional mixed-martial artist, is known for being tough and aggressive.
Michelle Waterson
Jessica Waterson is fifth-ranked in the UFC. Waterson, a 5-foot-3 fighter who weighs 115 pounds, is the face of BODYARMOR. Waterson has been fighting since she was just 21 years of age. Jackson Wink Academy, Albuquerque was where she learned about her talents. That helped fuel her ambitions. She exhibits a balanced aggression style and 12 of her 14 wins came by stoppage.
Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee, an American kickboxer and mixed martial artist, has been a top contender in the flyweight division of the UFC. Currently, she is ranked as the UFC's ninth-ranked women's flyweight. Although her impressive record is impressive, she wants to improve her overall standing in order to be a champion of the UFC. Learn more about her amazing achievements by reading on. These are just a few of Andrea Lee's greatest achievements.