There are many female UFC fighters, but who are they and how did they get into the sport? Below is a list of five popular female UFC fighters. Listed are their bios, their fight history, and their most notable achievements. We will also be discussing the most fascinating women in MMA, as well their most notable fights. These women will inspire you to keep up with the latest MMA news from your region.
Rachael Ostovich
Rachael Ostovich, a mixed martial artist from the United States, competes in the Flyweight division. She turned pro in 2017, and has competed in the UFC and Invicta Fighting Championships. Ostovich is a popular mixed martial artist, despite being new to the sport. Here are some of her achievements.
Miesha Theresa Tate
Miesha Theresa Tate is a professional mixed martial artist from Washington. While attending Central Washington University, she began Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training. Tate signed with UFC in 2007 after her MMA career started. When she beat Valerie Coolbaugh in November 2007, Tate was ranked second in her division.
Paige VanZant
Paige VanZant, mixed-martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer, comes from a varied background. She is a former wrestler and author. Paige is an athletic, strong woman who is ranked No. MMAjunkie.com ranked Paige 3rd in the world
Amanda Ribas
Amanda Ribas (a Brazilian mixed martial artist) is competing in the UFC Strawweight division. If you're not familiar with Ribas, you should be! This MMA fighter was the first Brazilian woman to compete in UFC's Strawweight division. She is known for her striking abilities, earning the nickname "The Beast".
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Karolina Krawiewicz, a mixed-martial artist from Poland, introduces you to her. Kowalkiewicz is a former WEC Women's Flyweight Champion and fights for Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is the WEC Women's Flyweight Championship Champion and a former KSW Women's Flyweight Winner. Here's everything you need to know about this talented fighter.
Veronica Macedo
Veronica Macedo (aka Veronica) is a retired mixed martial artist from Venezuela. She competed as a female bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Her record at the UFCF was 1-4. In a fight against Alistair Overeem in 2009, Macedo submitted to take the win. Her last UFCF match was on July 17, 2015