There are many female UFC fighters, but who are they and how did they get into the sport? The following list of fighters features five of the most popular female UFC fighters. Here are their bios and highlights, as well as their fight histories. We'll also discuss some of the most important women in MMA and the most famous fights. The women listed below will make you want to check out the latest MMA news in your area.
Rachael Ostovich
Rachael Ostovich, a mixed martial artist from the United States, competes in the Flyweight division. Invicta Fighting Championshipss, and in 2017 she became a professional. Ostovich is a popular mixed martial artist, despite being new to the sport. Below, we look at some of her accomplishments.
Miesha Theresa Tate
Miesha Theresa Tate from Washington is a professional mixed-martial artist. While at Central Washington University she started training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After her MMA career began, Tate turned to MMA full time, signing with the UFC in 2007. When she defeated Valerie Coolbaugh on November 7, 2007, she was ranked 2nd in her division.
Paige VanZant
Mixed martial artist and bare knuckle boxer Paige VanZant has a diverse background. She is an author, wrestler, model, and is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling. Paige is a strong, athletic woman who is ranked No. MMAjunkie.com ranked Paige at No. 3 in the world.
Amanda Ribas
Amanda Ribas, a Brazilian mixed-martial artist, competes in UFC Strawweight. Ribas is something you should get to know. This MMA fighter was the first Brazilian woman to compete in UFC's Strawweight division. Her striking skills earned her the nickname, "The Beast".
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Kolakiewicz is a mixed martial artist from Poland. Kowalkiewicz was a former Women's Champion at Flyweight in KSW. She now fights for Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is the WEC Women's Flyweight Championship Champion and a former KSW Women's Flyweight Winner. Here are all the details about this impressive fighter.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo, aka Veronica, is a retired Venezuelan mixed martial artist. She was a competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's women's bantamweight division. Her record in the UFCF is 1-4. Macedo lost to Alistair Overeem in a 2009 fight. Her last UFCF bout was July 17, 2015.