"Never!" Dana White declared confidently to the paparazzi in January 2011 when asked when women would fight in the UFC. The ...

Considered by many to be the greatest female fighter in the history of MMA, Amanda Nunes won and defended both the women’s bantamweight ... considering a return to action. Ketlen Vieira fights ...

A veteran of the UFC is returning from combat sports retirement, but not to re-commence her career inside the Octagon.

Some milestones in the octagon feel straight out of a movie—lightning-fast knockouts, unbeatable streaks and feats that defy ...

Former UFC fighter Josh Thomson was just as confused by Carano being snubbed. Carano appreciated being backed by White after being left off ESPN’s list of great MMA women. She tweeted ...

in a fight that saw her throw 203 total strikes. This clash should be a closely matched bout between two women who don’t have a whole host of potential in the UFC. Neither woman will see a ...

Amanda Nunes (pictured) returning to MMA is something that many fans want ... One of the most prolific figures in women's mixed martial arts recently offered her thoughts on this very topic.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.

men's or women's. For the ESPN divisional MMA rankings, click here. Note: Results are current; rankings as of March 11. To be eligible for the rankings, a fighter must have competed over the past ...