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Women in MMA: A history of female fighters in the world’s most popular combat sport.

Our Women in MMA category covers the history of women in MMA, from the early days of the sport to the present day. We also provide profiles of the top female fighters in the world, as well as news and analysis of women’s MMA.

Whether you’re a fan of women’s MMA or you’re just curious about the history of the sport, we have everything you need to know.

Raquel Pennington

Raquel Pennington Wins UFC 297 Bantamweight Title Amidst Challenges

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Raquel Pennington claimed the vacant women’s bantamweight title at UFC 297 in a hard-fought unanimous decision victory against Mayra Bueno Silva. Despite her victory, Pennington faced criticism for engaging in extended clinch battles, leading to boos from fans and disapproval from UFC CEO Dana White and her corner. In the post-fight press conference, Pennington revealed …

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Rose Namajunas

Rose Namajunas Set for Flyweight Showdown Against Amanda Ribas in UFC Main Event on March 23

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Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is set to continue her venture into the flyweight division as she faces Amanda Ribas in the main event of a UFC Fight Night scheduled for March 23. The event is expected to take place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. This matchup follows Namajunas’ move to the flyweight …

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Miesha Tate

Miesha Tate Silences Critics with Dominant Performance Against Julia Avila at UFC Austin

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In her UFC Austin bout against Julia Avila, Miesha Tate faced high stakes, realizing that a loss would intensify calls for her retirement. Despite being on a two-fight skid, Tate, who emerged from a five-year retirement in 2021, felt compelled to prove her capabilities and silence critics who considered her washed up. The former bantamweight …

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Mayra Bueno Silva

Mayra Bueno Silva Initially Mistaken About Opponent, Ready for Raquel Pennington Showdown at UFC 297

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Mayra Bueno Silva is set to face Raquel Pennington for the vacant UFC bantamweight championship in the co-main event of UFC 297, but it took her some time to grasp the news. Silva revealed on the Trocação Franca podcast that when American Top Team coach Marcos “Parrumpa” daMatta initially called with the breaking news, she …

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Grasso Vs. Shevchenko

Grasso vs. Shevchenko: The Trilogy Beckons Amid Hand Injuries and Controversy

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Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko both suffered hand injuries during their rematch at Noche UFC in September. Grasso recently announced via Instagram that she underwent successful surgery for her fractured hand. Initially, Grasso didn’t consider the injury serious, but she later realized she couldn’t return to training without proper treatment. In her post, Grasso mentioned …

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Michelle Waterson-Gomez

Michelle Waterson-Gomez Emotional After UFC Vegas 79 Loss, Expresses Desire to Continue Fighting Despite Stoppage

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Michelle Waterson-Gomez experienced an emotional moment as she broke down in tears after the referee stopped her fight against Marina Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 79. The stoppage wasn’t controversial, as Waterson-Gomez had absorbed significant damage, sustaining cuts on her face while enduring a barrage of punches, elbows, and knees from Rodriguez throughout the fight. Despite …

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