The 2010s were a pivotal decade for the women's division in the UFC, as it marked the introduction of women's divisions and showcased some remarkable fights.
During the 2010s, the UFC women’s division experienced a monumental rise in popularity and recognition. It all began with the introduction of the Bantamweight division and the signing of Ronda Rousey who became a dominant force and the division’s inaugural champion. Rousey’s charisma and impressive skills helped propel women’s MMA into the mainstream. The rise of other talented fighters such as Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Amanda Nunes, and Cris Cyborg further solidified the division’s reputation. Exciting matchups, fierce rivalries, and memorable title fights showcased the immense talent and athleticism of the women competing, making the UFC women’s division an important part of the organization’s success.
The 2010s were a pivotal decade for the women’s division in the UFC, as it marked the introduction of women’s divisions and showcased some remarkable fights. While it’s challenging to rank the “10 Best” UFC matches of the 2010s women’s division, We will share some of the most notable fights that made a significant impact during the 2010s period.
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Amanda Nunes made a statement by defeating Ronda Rousey in just 48 seconds to retain her bantamweight title. This fight marked the end of Rousey’s dominant reign and showcased Nunes’ devastating striking skills.
Valentina Shevchenko and Joanna Jędrzejczyk faced off for the vacant women’s flyweight title in a highly technical striking battle. Shevchenko won the fight by unanimous decision, becoming the new champion.
This bout marked the first-ever women’s fight in the UFC. Ronda Rousey successfully defended her bantamweight title against Liz Carmouche, securing a first-round armbar submission victory and paving the way for future women’s divisions.
A highly anticipated clash between Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm for the women’s featherweight title delivered an exciting back-and-forth fight. Cyborg emerged victorious by unanimous decision after five rounds of intense action.
In a stunning upset, Rose Namajunas defeated Joanna Jędrzejczyk to become the UFC strawweight champion. Namajunas showed her striking power and willpower, earning a first-round knockout victory.
Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko engaged in a highly technical and closely contested five-round battle for the women’s bantamweight title. Nunes emerged victorious with a split decision win, showcasing her striking and defensive skills.
This five-round war between Zhang Weili and Joanna Jędrzejczyk for the strawweight title is widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s fights in MMA history. Both fighters displayed incredible heart, technique, and endurance in a bout that ended with Weili retaining her title via split decision.
In one of the most shocking upsets in UFC history, Holly Holm dethroned the undefeated Ronda Rousey with a stunning head-kick knockout. This fight brought a new level of excitement to the women’s bantamweight division.
This strawweight title bout featured an incredible back-and-forth battle between the champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Claudia Gadelha. Jędrzejczyk managed to secure a close split decision win, solidifying her position as one of the top fighters in the division.
This highly anticipated rematch for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship showcased the intense rivalry between Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate. Rousey secured a third-round armbar submission victory, further establishing her dominance in the division.
These fights represent memorable moments in the women’s division during the 2010s. The decade witnessed tremendous growth and showcased the skills, talent, and excitement that female fighters brought to the UFC.
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