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Best Women UFC Fighters

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Today, I’m taking a look at the best women UFC fighters. These women have absolutely dominated the ring and are forces to be reckoned with. Their dominance will be written about for years to come.

Joanna Jedrzejczyk

Begin this list off I wanna recognize Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Joanna participated in the Super Bantamweight and featherweight divisions as well as the strawweight and flyweight divisions. Joanna has a mixed martial arts record of 16 wins and five losses. The Polish fighter won eight Straight UFC fights and defended the strawweight championship five times. Getting her position on the list of one of the best fighters in UFC history.

Holly Holm

Holly Holm made UFC history at UFC 193 where she upset Rhonda Rousey becoming the new undisputed bantamweight champion in the women’s division. Holly Holm was the underdog as everybody expected Ronda Rousey to win this fight but home striking was too much for Rousey to endure and she lost by knockout. The holm had a unique fighting style and was able to overcome Rousey that night early her spot is one of the best fighters in history.

Cris Cyborg

Cris Cyborg is one of the most electric fighters in UFC history. Her fighting style is unique as she is a very physical fighter and tries to end the fight as soon as possible. UFC 232 we witnessed an all-out brawl against Amanda Nunez and Cris cyborg we’re both fighters were left bloody and fans were left excited. If I ended with Nunes knocking out Cris cyborg but regardless Cris cyborg has earned the respect to be placed on the list of one of the top fighters in history.

Amanda Nunes

The next fighter I want to discuss will be on the main card on July 30. Amanda Nunes won gold at UFC 200 against Miesha Tate and has defended her championship on separate occasions with one being against Cris Cyborg which was previously mentioned. This is credited with holding two titles at once being the first female in UFC history to do so.

Ronda Rousey


To finish this list I believe in my opinion the best fighter in UFC history is Ronda Rousey. Ronda Rousey starts them and fame in the UFC has risen her two celebrity status placing her in movies and many other brand deals. Shortly secure the bantamweight title and defended it six times successfully. Ronda Rousey has a background in judo winning a bronze medal in Beijing 2008 Olympics. When transitioning to the UFC her judo background flourished and she had the most consecutive armbar finishes in UFC history being 8. Also, Won the best female athlete ESPYS in 2014 and 2015. Ronda Rousey has All the needed accolades placing her as the best female fighter in UFC history.

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