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Top 5: Best Female UFC Fighters Of All Time

Top Female UFC Fighters in History Let’s countdown the top 5 best Female UFC Fighters of all time. This is a measurement of career success,…

Let’s countdown the top 5 best Female UFC Fighters of all time. This is a measurement of career success, title defenses, and notable wins, to crown the top Female UFC Fighters in history.

Top Female UFC Fighters in History

The following is the greatest in history, the Top Female UFC Fighters of all time.

5. Valentina Shevchenko

‘Bullet‘ Valentina Shevchenko has an impressive record of 23 wins and 4 losses in professional MMA, including 8 victories by knockout and 7 by submission. She made her UFC debut in 2015 and quickly rose to prominence, capturing the UFC Women’s Flyweight Championship in December 2018 by defeating Joanna J?drzejczyk. Shevchenko holds the record for the most successful title defenses in UFC women’s flyweight history, with seven successful defenses.

4. Cris Cyborg

Brazil’s Cris Cyborg is an all-time great legend in MMA history. Cyborg became the first female fighter to win a championship in four different organizations: Strikeforce, Invicta FC, UFC, and Bellator. She is known for her aggressive fighting style and holds a professional record of 26 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-contest, with 21 of those victories coming by knockout. Cyborg’s most notable achievements include winning the UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship and successfully defending it.

3. Joanna J?drzejczyk

The Polish-born Joanna J?drzejczyk is celebrated for her striking skills. Her incredibly sharp kickboxing and Muay Thai acumen raised the level of striking in women’s MMA. J?drzejczyk captured the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship in March 2015 by defeating Carla Esparza and went on to defend her title five times. She was also in one of the most exciting fights in UFC history when she battled Zhang Weili with the world title on the line. Truly, one of the greatest Female UFC Fighters ever.

2. Ronda Rousey

A pioneer of women’s MMA. Ronda Rousey is credited with bringing the sport into the mainstream. She was the first female fighter signed by the UFC and became the inaugural UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion in December 2012. She successfully defended her title six times before suffering her first defeat in 2015. Rousey was an Olympic Medalist in Judo before transitioning to MMA and she used her world-class experience to dangerous effects in her fights.

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1. Amanda Nunes

‘The Lioness’ Amanda Nunes, of Brazil, was the first woman to hold two UFC titles simultaneously when she captured the bantamweight championship in 2016 and the featherweight championship in 2018. Nunes is known for her striking power and finishing ability. Her notable wins include victories over Rousey, Cyborg, Miesha Tate, and Shevchenko. Nunes has successfully defended her bantamweight title five times.

Jessica Andrade claims Joanna Jedrzejczyk is open to UFC return, BMF title rematch

Former undisputed strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade has claimed her fellow former 115lbs gold holder, Joanna Jedrzejczyk is interested in…

Former undisputed strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade has claimed her fellow former 115lbs gold holder, Joanna Jedrzejczyk is interested in making a potential return to the UFC — in the form of a symbolic BMF title fight amongst her female peers, and in particular, a rematch clash.

Andrade, who is currently sporting the number four rank at strawweight — as well as the number six rank in the flyweight division, has been sidelined since she extended her winning run to two straight fights with a split decision win over Brazilian striking compatriot, Marina Rodriguez on the preliminary card at UFC 300.

And returning at UFC Vegas 97 this weekend, Andrade makes her return to the flyweight limit in a bid to land her third straight win — taking on another compatriot, Natalie Silva in a three round clash.

Jessica Andrade plays up BMF title fight with Joanna Jedrzejczyk

However, according to Andrade, former undisputed strawweight champion, Jedrzejczyk has welcomed the chance to finally make good on a potential return to the UFC — with the Hall of Fame star allegedly interested in taking on the Brazilian for an inaugural women’s BMF title.

“I’ve been talking to Joanna (Jedrzejczyk) and she said she’d come back [to the UFC],” Jessica Andrade told MMA Fighting. “If it’s for this [BMF] belt, she would come back. I think that would be a good fight, Joanna — or maybe Angela Hill, who never walks away from a fight and is always there fighting everyone.”

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“Or Valentina (Shevchenko),” Jessica Andrade explained. “Any of those girls would be great, but I think it would be special if it’s Joanna. It would be better.

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Headlining UFC 211 back in 2017 against Polish striking favorite, Jedrzejczyk, Andrade unsuccessfully challenged for the undisputed strawweight crown in a dominant unanimous decision defeat.

However, returning to her native Brazil two years later, Andrade landed the undisputed 115lbs crown with a shocking slam KO win over two-time rival, Rose Namajunas to mint herself as divisional champion.

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Andrade has been searching for a path back to gold ever since Zhang Weili rendered her rule over the 115-pound weight class short-lived back in 2019. That’s been the case at both strawweight and flyweight, with the Brazilian unsuccessfully challenging for the belt in the latter division against Valentina Shevchenko three years ago.

“Bate Estaca” remains ranked highly in both weight classes and is coming off back-to-back triumphs at the weight she formerly held the title at. Next, however, she’s tasked with defending her #6 position on the 125-pound ladder.

Andrade will fight a fellow countrywoman for the third straight time at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night, sharing the cage with fast-charging striking specialist Natália Silva inside the Apex.

While a victory will no doubt see her remain focused on her goal of title crownings in multiple divisions, she’s also eyeing a piece of hardware that transcends divisional boundaries.

Andrade Reiterates Call For Women’s BMF Title

During a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Andrade once again had her attention on the possibility of a symbolic BMF strap being introduced for the UFC’s women’s roster.

After Jorge Masvidal claimed it in a highly anticipated showdown with Nate Diaz five years ago, the BMF title has since been in the hands of Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway, both of whom claimed it by way of violent knockouts.

Talk of the women getting in on the BMF action has began to pick up this year, and Andrade even believes it could be enough to tempt a UFC Hall of Famer out of retirement.

“I’ve been talking to Joanna (J?drzejczyk) and she said she’d come back. If it’s for this belt, she would come back,” Andrade said. “I think that would be a good fight. Joanna, or maybe Angela Hill, who never walks away from a fight and is always there fighting everyone. Or Valentina. Any of those girls would be great, but I think it would be special if it’s Joanna. It would be better.”

Joanna J?drzejczyk, a former UFC strawweight champion, called time on her career following a second defeat at the hands of Zhang at the Singapore-held UFC 275 in 2022. While the 37-year-old played her part in one of the greatest-ever fights first time around, “Magnum” recorded a more definitive victory in the rematch, flooring the Polish legend with a spinning backfist.

J?drzejczyk has since been honored with an induction into the UFC Hall of Fame, entering the Modern Wing as part of the Class of 2024. But if Andrade is to be believed, a newly created BMF belt could provide enough of a draw for the Pole to reconsider hanging up her gloves.

Before continuing her push for that belt to be introduced, however, Andrade must handle business this weekend when she has her second Octagon assignment of 2024 thus far.

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UFC star Joanna Jedrzejczyk weighs up BMF title fight return: ‘I would come out of retirement’

Former undisputed strawweight champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk may have officially called time on his career in combat sports – as…

Former undisputed strawweight champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk may have officially called time on his career in combat sports – as well as received an induction into the UFC Hall of Fame, however, if a symbolic BMF championship was introduced for female competitors, she would definitely make a comeback.

Jedrzejczyk, a former undisputed strawweight champion under the banner of the promotion, received her induction into the Modern Wing of the promotion’s Hall of Fame last weekend during International Fight Week, following a storied career in mixed martial arts.

Competing for the final time two years ago in Singapore, Jedrzejczyk suffered a stunning second round spinning back-fist knockout loss to current 115lbs champion, Zhang Weili – in the pair’s rematch clash.

Joanna Jedrzejczyk calls for female BMF title fight

Enjoying a stunning career during her pomp, Polish striking sensation, Jedrzejczyk has admitted on numerous occasions she would love to make a return to fighting – and would do so most definitely for a BMF title outing.

“I would love to [fight],” Joanna Jedrzejczyk told Cageside Press. “But I don’t have a name in my head. I don’t know – whoever. I’m not afraid to fight anybody, that’s the thing. Of course, when they brought my name [up as a BMF contender], I texted Hunter (Campbell) right away.”

“I was like, ‘So, Hunter, what do you thin about me fighting for the female BMF belt?” Joanna Jedrzejczyk explained. “And he was like, ‘No, you don’t need more titles.’ if they [the UFC] create the BMF for women, I want to be the first [to fight for it]. I would come out of my retirement to fight for the BMF belt. Let’s go.”

Ending her career boasting a 16-5 professional record, Jedrzejczyk claimed the strawweight title with a blistering knockout win over inaugural champion, Carla Esparza back in 2015, before racking up consecutive successful title defenses against Jessica Penna, Valerie Letourneau, Claudia Gadelha, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and former champion, Jessica Andrade.

In her most recent win, Jedrzejczyk landed a unanimous decision win over Michelle Waterson in the main event of UFC Fight Night Tampa back in 2019 – with the latter calling time on her own career over the course of last weekend at UFC 303.

Would you like to see Joanna Jedrzejczyk compete for a woman’s BMF title?

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Former undisputed strawweight champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk has revealed that although she has completely closed the door on a potential return to the UFC following her induction to the Hall of Fame earlier this month – she was weighing up the prospect of a retirement-ending return, up until UFC 299 in Miami, Florida.

Jedrzejczyk, a former undisputed strawweight champion under the banner of the Dana White-led promotion, is set to be the latest fighter to receive their induction into the Fight Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame later this summer – with the organization honoring the Polish veteran during the broadcast of UFC 299 earlier this month.

A dominant former strawweight queen, has been sidelined since she co-headlined UFC 274 back in 2022, suffering a stunning second round spinning back-fist KO loss to incoming UFC 300 star, Zhang Weili in the pair’s title-eliminator rematch in Singapore.

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And calling time on her illustrious mixed martial arts career in the immediate aftermath of her knockout loss to the Chinese sensation, Jedrzejczyk has weighed up the prospect of a return to the Octagon – most notably at the beginning of last year, before lingering injuries prevented the Muay Thai ace’s comeback to the sport.

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Commenting on her heralded induction in the promotion’s Hall of Fame earlier this month ahead of a summer ceremony, Jedrzejczyk has revealed she was campaigning for a comeback to the Octagon – as recently as prior to UFC 299 in ‘The Sunshine State’.

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“I have to be honest with you, yes [I considered ending my retirement],” Joanna Jedrzejczyk told MMA Fighting. “Even a few days before the last show in Miami, I was like trying to force my manager to let me go in. But my family, some of my fans and friends, they don’t want me to do this anymore. I’m like in between, but I’m not going to fight in the UFC ever again.”

“Honestly, the first eight months after I retired were the most difficult months in my life probably,” Joanna Jedrzejczyk explained. “Because I was thinking everyday, I was even calling and texting Dana (White), Hunter (Campbell), my manager, Dan Lambert, my family that I was going to come back.”

As recently as earlier this year, Jedrzejczyk revealed she still had aspirations to mint herself as a strawweight champion one final time.

A dominant former strawweight gold holder, Jedrzejczyk with a 2015 knockout win over Carla Esparza, before racking up consecutive successful title defense wins over Jessica Penne, Valerie Letourneau, Claudia Gadelha, Karolina Kowalkiewicz, and Jessica Andrade.

Would you have liked to see Joanna Jedrzejczyk make one final Octagon walk?