5 most popular female UFC fighters on social media
UFC 275 featured some of the most popular female UFC fighters on the roster. The co-main event saw Valentina Shevchenko defeat Taila Santos in a tightly contested split decision. In the fight prior, Weili Zhang defeated Joanna Jedrzejczyk via a stunning spinning backfist knockout.
Female fighters have been popular in the UFC for a long time. They first competed in the promotion off the back of Ronda Rousey's immense popularity. While Rousey has now moved on, there remains a wealth of big-name fighters on the roster and many more who are on the way up.
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Becoming a popular fighter is not always just about wins and losses, however, the majority of women on this list have gained fame through various big-time moments. Fights that stick to fans' memories and important title performances are typically the best way to gain a following in the sport.
Here are the five active female UFC fighters with the most followers on Instagram.
#5. UFC strawweight Amanda Ribas - 2M followers
While Amanda Ribas is undeniably a very talented fighter, she is yet to compete for a title and is currently ranked No.8 in the strawweight division. She lost in her last fight to Katlyn Chookagian at flyweight.
To start with, much of Ribas's popularity is due to her Brazilian background, as fans fiercely support fighters from their country. On top of that, she has an entertaining fight style that makes her fun to watch. Her likeable personality away from the cage is another contributing factor.
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Amanda Ribas made her UFC debut & finished Emily Whitmire with a rear naked choke. https://t.co/oybX6mLvqX
All thos has led to Ribas becoming one of the most popular female fighters of the entire roster. With that being said, her career is now at an interesting point, having unsuccessfully moved up to flyweight. Whether she chooses the 115 lbs or 125 lbs division moving forward, she'll have plenty of support.