Mixed martial arts is a predominantly male-dominated sport. However there are also women involved in the sport. Valkyrie was a promotion featuring female fighters. The UFC also boasts strong female rosters. Promotions like DEEP Jewels, which feature female fighters, have seen women's competition grow in Japan. In the United States, the sport has seen the emergence of the female fighter Jennifer Maia.
Gina Carano
Gina Carano, its leading actress on Mandalorian, has won widespread acclaim. The actress became a trending topic on Twitter after the finale of season 2 aired on Disney+. Carano is also a MMA fighter. Although she is now primarily known for acting, she used to train in Muay Thai and MMA. Continue reading if you are interested in learning more about her fascinating character.
Cris Cyborg
"Cris Cyborg" is the professionally known name of Brazilian mixed martial artist Cristiane Justino Venancio. She is currently the Bellator Women's Featherweight champion. Her incredible MMA record is a testament to her ability to win and her dedication to training. It's easy for many to be drawn to her.
Carla Esparza
Carla Kristen Esparza (American professional mixed martial artist) competes in Strawweight at the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is the current UFC Women's Strawweight Champion. She has won six UFC bouts, including two consecutively. Her professional mixed martial arts career started in 2004 and has continued since.
Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia, a Brazilian mixed-martial artist and professional in Brazil. She competes in the Women's Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She trained at the Chute Boxing Academy in Brazil. Maia is currently ranked No. 1, according to the Ultimate Fighting Championship official rankings. Maia is the child of Robert Maia, a Brazilian boxer and MMA fighter. Maia was raised in Rio de Janeiro. She moved to the United States to pursue her professional career in mixed martial arts.
Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson also goes by Eileen Waterson. She is an American mixed martial artist and model. She is currently competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. In 2013, she was No. She was the No. 1 female atomweight fighter in all of world. She was No. She was ranked No. 2 in the world for that weight class. She has won numerous major mixed martial arts tournaments. Waterson has been featured on many television shows, including ESPN's The Ultimate Fighter.
Ronda Rousey
American mixed martial artist Ronda Ronda Rousey is a professional wrestler, actress and former judoka Ronda. She is currently signed to WWE and performs on SmackDown. Her most notable moment was her participation in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Popularity of the sport has been helped by her success on the mat and fights. You can find some of Rousey’s most valuable tips in the following article.