This is a list of notable female mixed martial arts fighters in alphabetical order.

Mixed martial arts (MMA) fights have become increasingly popular among women. Women fighters needed to be represented and marketed with more equality for a while. The average pay for women at the time was $15,000, compared to men's $38,000 per fight, which led to a lot of women being frustrated with their pay.

Sep 28, 2022 · Let’s take a look at some of the women who have made their eternal marks on MMA with their dominant performances inside the cage: 1) Amanda Nunes. The “Lioness” is arguably the most dominant women’s champion in MMA history.

Dec 26, 2019 · The evolution of women's mixed martial arts started right at the end of the previous decade, with Cris Cyborg vs. Gina Carano headlining a Strikeforce show on Showtime in front of almost...

So, here we are with our tribute to some of the most formidable female MMA artists of all time. 1. Ronda Rousey. In 2012, Ronda Rousey signed her contract as the first female UFC fighter. It was just a year after UFC President Dana White laughed at the idea of women in the Octagon.

Jul 23, 2024 · Mixed martial arts spent its early years being a male-dominated sport before women transcended the industry and broke down barriers in the 21st century. The ascent of women's MMA peaked...

Aug 30, 2024 · Mixed Martial Arts has always been a male-dominant sport. In the 21st century, female athletes have navigated all the challenges, transcended all boundaries, and earned a place in MMA among the top stars.

Jul 26, 2023 · “Hamderlei Silva” started her MMA and kickboxing career simultaneously, but she had a greater interest in mixed martial arts and focused on it more, competing thirty-four times in various promotions, including the UFC.

Mar 11, 2024 · But we’re hoping this look at 25 brilliant women who broke ground in every aspect of martial arts from ancient Chinese warfare to to 20th century action films, to modern day MMA will give you an idea of just how diverse and powerful women in …

Jul 25, 2020 · Who are the best female MMA fighters? Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is a full combat sport that involves striking, grappling, and sometimes ground fighting has been embraced by the female gender. The first official female MMA fight took place in …