Women's MMA

3 stories covering Women's MMA — news, results and analysis.

Cris Cyborg poses ahead of her PFL Tampa headliner against Ketlen Vieira

Cris Cyborg's PFL Farewell Might Not Be Goodbye at All

Cyborg chases a record 30th MMA win against Ketlen Vieira in Tampa — but at 41, the 'retirement fight' label may be more marketing than promise.

Aug 19, 2026

UFC president Dana White speaking to the media at a press conference in Las Vegas

UFC

Dana White Backs Bella Mir to Chase Four Titles Across Four Sports

The 23-year-old NCAA champ is 4-0 in MMA and fights on the Contender Series on Aug. 25. White says she wants gold in the UFC, Olympics, Zuffa Boxing and UFC BJJ.

Aug 12, 2026

Mackenzie Dern in the Octagon during a UFC strawweight fight

UFC

Why Coaches Say Champion Dern Should Box, Not Grapple, Robertson

A veteran corner argues the safest path for the strawweight champ against Gillian Robertson at UFC 330 runs through her hands, not her jiu-jitsu.

Aug 11, 2026