Mixed martial arts is a predominantly male-dominated sport. However there are also women involved in the sport. Valkyrie had female fighters. The UFC also boasts strong female rosters. DEEP Jewels and other promotions featuring female fighters have helped to increase women's competition in Japan. The American sport has seen the rise in popularity of Jennifer Maia the female fighter.
Gina Carano
Gina Carano, its leading actress on Mandalorian, has won widespread acclaim. After the season two finale aired on Disney+, the actress was trending on Twitter. 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 to find out more about this amazing 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 impressive MMA records and background speak volumes about her extraordinary ability to win, and the hard work and dedication she puts into her training. It is easy to see why so many people love her.
Carla Esparza
Carla Kristen Esparza, an American mixed martial artist, competes in the Strawweight Division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She is currently the UFC Women's Strawweight Champion, and a two-time UFC Champion. She has won six UFC matches, including two consecutively. Her professional mixed martial art career began in 2004. It has been ongoing ever since.
Jennifer Maia
Jennifer Maia is a Brazilian mixed Martial Artist. For the Ultimate Fighting Championship, she competes as a Women's Flyweight. She received training at the Chute Boxing Academy Brazil. Maia is currently ranked No. 1 on the Ultimate Fighting Championship's official rankings. Maia is the daughter of Brazilian boxer and MMA fighter Robert Maia. Maia grew up in Rio de Janeiro, and moved to the United States to pursue a professional mixed martial arts career.
Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson, also known by Eileen Waterson is an American mixed martial artist and model. She is currently a competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She was the No. In 2013, she was the No. She was ranked No. 2 in the world at that weight class. She has been a winner of several major mixed martial art tournaments. Waterson has been featured on many television shows, including ESPN's The Ultimate Fighter.
Ronda Rousey
Professional wrestler, actress, and former judoka Ronda Rousey is an American mixed martial artist. She is currently signed with WWE, and she performs on the SmackDown label. 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. Check out these top Rousey tips.