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1
- Weili Zhang
- "Magnum"
- 25-3-0
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1989 - China - UFC Champion
The gold standard until proven otherwise. Did have some difficult moments against Yan but has an ability to re-take the initiative in fights and take over. Very good at using wrestling and top control with back takes to win rounds and obviously good on the feet too, strong, athletic and fast. Fantastic all round athlete and fighter.
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2
- Tatiana Suarez
- 10-0-0
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1990 - USA - UFC
Could have been a two division champ by now if it wasn't for injuries. Even with a questionable neck and everything else she's a huge threat. Obviously an incredible wrestler, great sub threat, good back taker, decent striker. Pushes a pace and has the cardio to do so. Just a matter of how healthy she is.
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3
- Xiaonan Yan
- "Nine"
- 17-4-0, 1 NC
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1989 - China - UFC
Respectable effort in title shot against Weili although ultimately came up short against the cream of the division. Looked good with her striking, just couldn't consistently stop takedowns as the fight went on and too eager to give her back up. Absolutely no quit in her, came back strong after getting pretty much choked out.
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4
- Jéssica Andrade
- "Bate Estaca"
- 26-12-0
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1991 - Brazil - UFC
Former champ a bit more inconsistent than she used to be but still very much a threat. Power always there and immensely strong for the weight. When she can get on the gas and come forward and beat people up she's a lot of trouble. Most losses at 115 only to the elite, hopefully commits to the division full time.
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5
- Amanda Lemos
- "Amandinha"
- 14-3-1
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1987 - Brazil - UFC
Very physical, hits hard on the feet and pretty hard to take down. Gave a reasonable effort in title fight but not so much that you'd think there's a rush for her to get another one. Rebounded against Big Mac and showed she's still absolutely in the mix. On the older side but doesn't seem to be causing an issue yet.
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6
- Marina Rodriguez
- 17-4-2
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1987 - Brazil - UFC
Very good muay thai, accurate straight punches mixed in with good kicks and knees. Very tough to stop once she gets momentum and starts getting accumulative damage off. Keeps output up pretty well. Takedown defence not great, but gets ups especially bad so really struggles against girls with good top control.
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7
- Ayan Tursyn
- 6-0-0
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1994 - Kazakhstan - Octagon
Decent striking, launches herself into punches pretty well and lands some decent hooks. Tendency is to grapple and she can generally get girls down eventually although not that explosive there. She's got decent top control and back takes. Pretty low level of competition and could do with getting some fights in UAE Warriors or somewhere before looking to a big promotion.
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8
- Camila Reynoso
- 1-0-0
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2002 - Argentina - Samurai Fight House Champion
Top prospect
Has the physical tools you look for in a fighter, much stronger and more athletic than most low level girls. Has solid fundamentals to build on, good at cutting off the cage and hitting with straight shots, good in cage clinch too. Seems defensively responsible, paces herself well and wears girls out. Looks like she can go quite far.