Official Meta UFC Women’s Flyweight Rankings

1. Biography: Minas Gerais Taekwondo Prodigy to Flyweight Queen

Born in the rural municipality of Pingo-d’Água, Minas Gerais, Brazil, Natalia Silva began training in Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in her early teens, quickly achieving black belts in both arts. Dominating the Brazilian regional circuit as Jungle Fight Flyweight Champion, Silva entered the UFC in 2022. Authoring one of the most technically flawless winning streaks in promotional history, Silva conquered the division to capture undisputed UFC gold.

2. Fighting Style: Dazzling Dynamic Kicks, Lateral Footwork & Counter Crosses

Silva is the quintessential modern dynamic striker. Bouncing on the balls of her feet out of a southpaw stance, she fires non-telegraphed side-kicks to the lead knee, spinning back kicks to the body, and blistering lead hooks. Absorbing minimal damage through elite lateral movement and head evasion, Silva effortlessly transitions into slick clinch takedowns and guard passes whenever opponents overcommit.

3. Championship Reign: Slaying Grasso, Namajunas & Defending vs. Wang Cong

Silva’s march to the top was historic. After technical decision victories over former champions Jessica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas, Silva captured the undisputed title. On October 3, 2026, Silva headlined UFC 332 opposite elite Chinese kickboxer Wang Cong. Neutralizing Wang’s dangerous power through masterclass distance management across five rounds, Silva swept a unanimous decision to cement her undisputed throne.

4. Natalia Silva Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Bishkek Martial Arts Royalty to Pound-for-Pound Legend

Born in Frunze (now Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan), Valentina Anatolievna Shevchenko began training in Taekwondo at age five before dominating international Muay Thai, winning multiple World Championships. Making her UFC debut in 2015, Shevchenko ascended to legendary status as the most dominant champion in women’s flyweight history, defending her world championship nine times and solidifying her status atop the pound-for-pound rankings.

2. Fighting Style: Counter Striking Precision, Spinning Attacks & Judo Headlocks

Operating out of a razor-sharp southpaw stance, Shevchenko controls fights with calculating precision. Baiting opponents into committing forward, she answers with lightning check-hooks, liver kicks, and spinning back kicks. When adversaries attempt to crowd her, her clinch game is lethal: utilizing textbook judo headlock throws and inside trips to establish dominant top position and brutal ground strikes.

3. Historic Milestones: Reclaiming Gold at Noche UFC & Slaying Zhang Weili

Shevchenko avenged her rivalry with Alexa Grasso on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306 inside Sphere, outgrappling Grasso over five rounds to reclaim the undisputed crown. She followed with masterclass championship defenses against top challenger Manon Fiorot at UFC 315 and strawweight champion Zhang Weili in a historic superfight at UFC 322. Sitting at #1, “Bullet” remains an immortal icon of the sport.

4. Valentina Shevchenko Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Guadalajara Boxing Heritage to Mexico’s First Female Champion

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Alexa Grasso was trained by her father Luis and uncle Francisco at Lobo Gym, becoming an undefeated standout in Invicta FC. Entering the UFC in 2016, Grasso found her true home upon moving up to the 125-pound flyweight division in 2020. At UFC 285, Grasso shocked the combat sports world by submitting Valentina Shevchenko, becoming Mexico’s first female UFC World Champion.

2. Fighting Style: Fluid Boxing Combinations, Lead Check Hooks & Back Takes

Grasso is widely celebrated as one of the purest, most technical boxers in mixed martial arts. Working behind a stinging jab, she pierces defenses with rapid 1-2-3 combinations, slipping incoming counters to return short hooks in the pocket. Under mentor Francisco Grasso, her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has become exceptionally sharp, enabling instantaneous back-takes and submissions when opponents shoot recklessly.

3. Top-Ranked Standing: Knocking Out Barber & Outworking Manon Fiorot

Grasso rebounded with tremendous authority across 2026. On March 28, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer, Grasso knocked out power puncher Maycee Barber in just 2:42 of Round 1. Headlining the co-main event of Noche UFC on September 12, 2026, Grasso put on a masterclass boxing display over French contender Manon Fiorot to sweep a unanimous decision and solidify the #2 contender spot.

4. Alexa Grasso Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: New Jersey Grappling Phenom to Octagon Mainstay

Born in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, Erin Blanchfield began training jiu-jitsu at age seven, becoming an Eddie Bravo Invitational (EBI) champion at just eighteen. Conquering Invicta FC before signing with the UFC in 2021, “Cold Blooded” mounted one of the most destructive grappling runs in flyweight history, dominating elite world champions and top contenders across her early twenties.

2. Fighting Style: Relentless Mat Pressure, Head-and-Arm Chokes & High Pace

Blanchfield utilizes an exhausting, suffocating grappling tempo that drains opponents of energy. Marching forward behind high-volume punches, she ties up the clinch along the fence before executing body lock trips and reactive double-legs. Once on top, her wrist control, crucifix positions, and kimura transitions are relentless, seamlessly opening up fight-ending rear-naked or head-and-arm chokes.

3. Top-Three Contention: Slaying Namajunas & Submitting Tracy Cortez

Blanchfield produced a sensational bounce-back campaign following her main event against Manon Fiorot. Headlining UFC Fight Night in Edmonton in November 2024, Blanchfield outworked two-time champion Rose Namajunas over five gruelling rounds. On November 15, 2025 at UFC 322, Blanchfield neutralized rising contender Tracy Cortez, submitting her via second-round rear-naked choke at 4:44 to firmly lock in her #3 ranking.

4. Erin Blanchfield Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: French Karate Champion to Octagon Powerhouse

Born in Nice, France, Manon Caroline Fiorot earned black belts in Karate and won national titles in French Kickboxing and Snowboarding before transitioning to MMA. After capturing the EFC and UAE Warriors Flyweight Championships, Fiorot signed with the UFC in 2021. Dominating opponents through physical strength and sniper-like precision, “The Beast” compiled six consecutive UFC victories to reach the world title summit.

2. Fighting Style: Long Southpaw Straight Lefts, Side-Kicks & Impenetrable Sprawl

Fiorot fights with a towering, athletic southpaw kickboxing approach. Landing an extraordinary 6.35 significant strikes per minute, she breaks opponents’ rhythm with lead side-kicks to the body and blistering straight left hands. Her elite 91% takedown defense and heavy underhooks allow her to dictate where the bout takes place, punishing failed takedown entries with heavy knees and short elbows.

3. Elite Contention: Slaying Jasudavicius & The Shevchenko Title Clash

Fiorot challenged Valentina Shevchenko for the flyweight crown on May 10, 2025 at UFC 315, dropping a razor-thin five-round decision. Bouncing back with pure violence on October 18, 2025, Fiorot stopped surging Canadian contender Jasmine Jasudavicius via TKO in just 74 seconds. Despite a hard-fought decision against Alexa Grasso at Noche UFC 2026, Fiorot sits securely inside the elite top four at #4.

4. Manon Fiorot Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Chinese Combat Pioneer to Two-Division Elite Force

Born in Handan, Hebei, China, Zhang Weili established herself as an international combat sports icon by capturing the UFC Strawweight Championship twice and authoring some of the greatest title fights in promotional history. Moving up to flyweight in 2025 to pursue champion-champion glory, Zhang brought her extraordinary physical power, speed, and technical mastery directly into the 125-pound division’s top tier.

2. Fighting Style: Ferocious Switch Combinations, Low Kicks & Mat Dominance

Operating effortlessly from southpaw and orthodox stances, Zhang generates crushing torque on her low calf kicks and lead hook counters. When opponents attempt to pressure her, her Sanda trips and explosive blast double-legs take over. On the canvas, her ability to secure crucifix pins and deliver heavy ground-and-pound strikes makes her a lethal finisher regardless of weight class.

3. Flyweight Superfight: Challenging Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 322

Following her historic title defenses at 115 pounds over Yan Xiaonan and Tatiana Suarez, Zhang moved up to flyweight on November 15, 2025 at UFC 322, challenging pound-for-pound queen Valentina Shevchenko. Despite dropping a hard-fought five-round decision in one of the most high-level technical displays in women’s MMA history, Zhang cemented her standing among the world’s premier flyweights at #5.

4. Zhang Weili Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Ontario Outdoorswoman to Niagara Top Team Anchor

Born in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, Jasmine Jasudavicius did not begin MMA training until her mid-twenties. Earning her UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 with a punishing decision victory, Jasudavicius developed under Chris Prickett at Niagara Top Team into one of the most physically imposing, suffocating grinders in the flyweight division.

2. Fighting Style: Smothering Clinch Knees, Body Locks & D’Arce Chokes

Standing 5’7″ with a 68-inch reach, Jasudavicius bullies opponents inside the Octagon. Marching forward into the over-under clinch, she punishes adversaries with heavy knees to the thighs and midsection before dragging them to the mat via body-lock trips. On top, her heavy shoulder pressure and long arms allow her to lock up terrifying front-headlock submissions, including anaconda and D’Arce chokes.

3. Top-Five Surge: Submitting Andrade & Dominating Karine Silva

Jasudavicius produced a stellar stretch across 2024–2026. After submitting Ariane Lipski and dominating former title challenger Mayra Bueno Silva, Jasudavicius submitted former UFC champion Jessica Andrade via first-round guillotine at UFC 315. On April 18, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott, Jasudavicius outwrestled Brazilian finisher Karine Silva over fifteen minutes, sweeping the scorecards to climb to #6.

4. Jasmine Jasudavicius Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Milwaukee Karate Prodigy to Two-Time World Champion

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lithuanian immigrant parents, Rose Gertrude Namajunas achieved black belts in Taekwondo and Karate as a youth before excelling in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Reaching the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 20 at age twenty-two, Namajunas went on to capture the UFC Strawweight Championship twice by knocking out Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Zhang Weili. Moving up to flyweight in 2023, “Thug Rose” redefined herself as an elite multi-division threat.

2. Fighting Style: In-and-Out Footwork, Stiff Lead Jabs & Scramble Grappling

Namajunas displays poetic footwork and range management refined under striking coach Trevor Wittman. Bouncing laterally, she pierces opposition with a lightning-fast lead left jab and cross before exiting out of harm’s way. When opponents rush in to close distance, her BJJ black belt fundamentals and flying submission transitions provide an instant, dangerous counter-grappling threat.

3. Flyweight Resurgence: Defeating Ribas, Cortez & Maverick

Namajunas built an exceptional flyweight resume across 2024–2026. She headlined two consecutive UFC Fight Night main events, systematically dismantling Amanda Ribas and Tracy Cortez over twenty-five minutes. On June 14, 2025, Namajunas outworked grappling powerhouse Miranda Maverick, sweeping a unanimous decision. Despite dropping a competitive decision to champion Natalia Silva at UFC 324, Namajunas holds firm at #7.

4. Rose Namajunas Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: World Sanda Champion & Shevchenko Conqueror to Octagon Sensation

Born in Shandong, China, Wang Cong is one of the most decorated female combat athletes in Asian sports history. Capturing World Sanda Championships and Asian Games boxing gold, Wang holds a famous kickboxing victory over Valentina Shevchenko. Earning her UFC contract on Road to UFC Season 3 via second-round submission, Wang detonated onto the world stage with an electrifying 62-second knockout in her promotional debut.

2. Fighting Style: Devastating Boxing Crosses, Sanda Side-Kicks & Head Movement

Wang combines elite international boxing with rapid, punishing Sanda side-kicks. Marching forward behind fluid head movement and a crisp jab, she times opponents’ retreats to detonate flush right crosses and left hooks with concussive impact. Her Sanda underhooks and takedown defense allow her to keep bouts upright, forcing heavy hitters to trade inside her lethal striking wheelhouse.

3. Title Shot Campaign: Slaying Cortez & Challenging Natalia Silva at UFC 332

Wang authored a dominant four-fight promotional winning streak, sweeping Bruna Brasil, Ariane Lipski, and Eduarda Moura. On July 11, 2026 at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2, Wang systematically outboxed Tracy Cortez over fifteen minutes to earn a world title shot. Challenging champion Natalia Silva on October 3, 2026 at UFC 332, Wang battled through a five-round masterclass, ultimately falling via decision to secure the #8 ranking.

4. Wang Cong Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Colorado Martial Arts Family to Octagon Contender

Born in Greeley, Colorado, Maycee Barber began martial arts training at age four under her father Bennie, earning a black belt in Karate before touring the nation’s premier wrestling rooms. Earning her UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series Season 2 with a brutal third-round TKO, “The Future” built one of the division’s most explosive records, compiling six consecutive victories to break into the division’s top ten.

2. Fighting Style: Smothering Cage Clinch, Slicing Elbows & Aggressive Brawling

Barber fights with an aggressive, physically overwhelming pace. Crashing forward behind looping overhands, she traps opponents against the fence where her clinch striking is devastating. Throwing short slicing downward elbows, collar-tie uppercuts, and knees to the ribs, she inflicts brutal damage in tight quarters while utilizing high takedown defense to keep the action upright.

3. Top-10 Resurgence: Slaying Karine Silva & The Grasso Collision

Barber cemented her status as an elite contender at UFC 299 by completely outworking former title challenger Katlyn Cerminara. On December 6, 2025 at UFC 323, Barber produced another commanding performance, outstriking submission ace Karine Silva across three rounds to sweep a unanimous decision. Despite falling to former champion Alexa Grasso in March 2026, Barber remains firmly entrenched in the top ten at #9.

4. Maycee Barber Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Phoenix Wrestling Lineage to Fight Ready Contender

Born in Phoenix, Arizona to Mexican parents, Tracy Cortez took up mixed martial arts in memory of her late brother Jose, who competed professionally. Earning her UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series Season 3 with a dominant decision over Mariya Agapova, Cortez won five consecutive Octagon bouts under Fight Ready Scottsdale, developing into one of the most reliable, skilled wrestlers in the flyweight division.

2. Fighting Style: Chain Reactive Double Legs, Lead Left Hooks & Top Rides

Cortez blends fundamentally sound boxing with explosive level-change wrestling. Pumping a lead left hook and straight right cross to back opponents toward the fence, she shoots underneath counters to finish double-leg takedowns against the cage. On top, her heavy hips, wrist-riding control, and short ground strikes allow her to control the clock and win rounds decisively.

3. Divisional Standing: Outpointing Araújo & The UFC 329 Battle

Cortez put on a signature wrestling clinic on June 28, 2025 at UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira, dominating perennial contender Viviane Araújo across three rounds to sweep a unanimous decision. Despite tough setbacks against elite top-five contenders Erin Blanchfield and Wang Cong at UFC 329, Cortez’s durability and high-level wrestling control keep her anchored in the top ten at #10.

4. Tracy Cortez Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Scottish Roots to Australian Combat Standout

Born in Irvine, Scotland before emigrating to Australia’s Gold Coast, Casey O’Neill began training kickboxing and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under her father Cam. Conquering Eternal MMA as its Strawweight Champion, O’Neill transitioned to flyweight upon signing with the UFC in 2021. Relocating permanently to Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, “KingCasey” engineered a ferocious career resurgence across 2024–2026.

2. Fighting Style: High-Output Volume Boxing, Front Headlocks & Ground-and-Pound

O’Neill possesses an advantageous 69-inch reach that gives her massive leverage in striking exchanges. Pressuring forward with non-stop volume boxing and lead straight punches, she exhausts opponents along the fence. In grappling scrambles, her front-headlock snaps and wrestling allow her to achieve dominant top position, where she rains down heavy elbows and hammerfists.

3. Three-Fight Resurgence: Stopping Fernandes & Submitting Eduarda Moura

O’Neill rebounded from ACL surgery in spectacular fashion. After outpointing Luana Santos in Perth at UFC 305, O’Neill knocked out Gabriella Fernandes in Round 1 on March 28, 2026. On September 19, 2026 at UFC 331, O’Neill authored a first-round masterclass against dangerous Brazilian grappler Eduarda Moura, submitting her via rear-naked choke at 3:22 to secure the #11 ranking.

4. Casey O’Neill Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Missouri Farm Roots to Invicta Phoenix Tournament Champion

Raised working on her family’s cattle farm in Tunas, Missouri, Miranda Maverick began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling as a teenager. Dominating Invicta FC where she won the prestigious Phoenix Series Flyweight Tournament, Maverick earned a direct UFC contract in 2020. Relocating to Elevation Fight Team in Denver while pursuing her Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology, Maverick developed into an imposing positional grappler.

2. Fighting Style: Crushing Top Half-Guard, Armbars & Southpaw Body Kicks

Maverick operates with heavy, suffocating top pressure. Fighting out of a southpaw stance, she attacks with heavy roundhouse kicks to the body and straight left hands to set up level changes. Once grounding opponents, her half-guard flattening technique is textbook, using heavy crossfaces and ground-and-pound strikes to open up kimuras, arm-triangles, and armbars.

3. Divisional Standing: Stacking Victories Over Lee, Barbosa & Horth

Maverick produced an impressive four-fight winning streak across 2023–2024, scoring dominant decisions over Andrea Lee, Dione Barbosa, and Jamey-Lyn Horth. On June 14, 2025 at UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley, Maverick met former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas in a marquee contender battle, dropping a hard-fought decision that solidified her presence at #12.

4. Miranda Maverick Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Mexico City Striking Phenom to Entram Gym Standout

Born in Mexico City, Regina “Kill Bill” Tarin began competitive kickboxing as a pre-teen before joining Raúl Arvizu’s renowned Entram Gym in Tijuana. Dominating Budo Sento Championship and Combate Global as an undefeated prodigy with concussive knockout power, Tarin signed with the UFC in early 2026, quickly proving herself as the most electrifying young female prospect in North American MMA.

2. Fighting Style: Rapid Combinations, Intercepting Knees & Pocket Dominance

Tarin brings terrifying hand speed and aggressive Muay Thai combinations to the 125-pound division. Pumping a crisp 1-2 punch sequence, she follows with slicing elbow counters and intercepting knees straight up the middle as opponents attempt to change levels. Defensively sound with natural head movement and quick sprawl mechanics, Tarin keeps fights standing where her finishing power overwhelms opponents.

3. Octagon Surge: Defeating Kareckaite & Dominating JJ Aldrich

Tarin compiled an unblemished 2026 rookie campaign. After defeating Lithuanian striker Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision in February 2026, Tarin was featured on the historic Noche UFC card on September 12, 2026 opposite veteran JJ Aldrich. Outstriking Aldrich with superior speed and pocket combinations over fifteen minutes, Tarin swept the scorecards, vaulting straight to #13.

4. Regina Tarin Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Mato Grosso do Sul Powerhouse to Curitiba Finisher

Born in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, Karine Silva began martial arts training in kung fu before dedicating herself to Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Curitiba under Gile Ribeiro. Making history on Dana White’s Contender Series Season 5 with a second-round guillotine choke, Silva became the first fighter in UFC history to submit three consecutive opponents in the first round via guillotine choke.

2. Fighting Style: Blitzing Overhand Rights, Jumping Guillotines & Top Pressure

Living up to her moniker “Killer,” Silva is a relentless finisher who rarely sees the judge’s scorecards. Stalking forward behind heavy, concussive right hands and lead hooks, she forces panicked level-changes. The moment opponents shoot, her high-elbow guillotine choke snaps shut like a vise, finishing fights in seconds from either standing or guard position.

3. Divisional Standing: Defeating Dione Barbosa & Contender Clashes

Silva showcased her evolving technical game on August 16, 2025 at UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev, dominating fellow Brazilian contender Dione Barbosa over fifteen minutes to sweep the scorecards. Despite tough decision setbacks against Maycee Barber and Jasmine Jasudavicius across late 2025 and 2026, Silva’s devastating resume and submission threat keep her anchored at #14.

4. Karine Silva Signature Victories & Fight Log

1. Biography: Louisiana Striker to Gladiators Academy Powerhouse

Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, Carli Judice excelled in competitive soccer and track before discovering Muay Thai and mixed martial arts at Gladiators Academy under UFC veteran Tim Credeur. Following an instant-classic split war on Dana White’s Contender Series Season 7 that earned her a UFC contract, “Crispy” transitioned into one of the most explosive, fan-favorite knockout artists in the flyweight division.

2. Fighting Style: Snapping Southpaw Jabs, Straight Lefts & Flying Knees

Standing 5’7″ with a 68-inch reach, Judice operates behind an aggressive, dynamic southpaw striking style. Pumping a laser-fast lead jab that snaps heads back, she unloads thunderous straight left hands, front push-kicks, and flying knees in the pocket. With high defensive awareness and active hips that stuff takedowns along the fence, Judice forces opponents to trade in open space.

3. Meteoric Ascent: Four-Fight Streak & 99-Second Demolition of Chaves

Judice produced a stunning four-fight winning streak across 2025 and 2026. After knocking out Yuneisy Duben and Nicolle Caliari, Judice swept TUF winner Juliana Miller in February 2026. On August 22, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues, Judice unleashed pure violence on Brazilian striker Jeisla Chaves, stopping her via TKO in just 1:39 of Round 1 to break into the rankings at #15.

4. Carli Judice Signature Victories & Fight Log