The major MMA promotions have finished their schedules for 2024, and it’s time to announce this year’s MMA News award winners.
Starting off with the Female Fighter of the Year, we’ll be highlighting the standout woman among the UFC, PFL, and ONE Championship rosters for 2024.
Voting Panel:
Harvey Leonard, Kyle Dimond, Andrew Starc, Thomas Albano, Ryan Jarrell, Andrew Ravens
Honorable Mentions:
8. Zhang Weili – UFC strawweight champion
7. Natália Silva – UFC flyweight contender
6. Virna Jandiroba – UFC strawweight contender
Now, let’s take a look at the top five female fighters who received the most votes for this year’s award, including the 2024 winner.
5. Jasmine Jasudavicius – UFC Flyweight Contender
2024 was a standout year for flyweight Jasmine Jasudavicius as she enjoyed an unbeaten 3-0 record in the UFC. With two Performance of the Night bonuses, she secured fifth place in this year’s MMA News award.
4. Cris Cyborg – Bellator Featherweight & PFL Super Fights Featherweight Champion
Legendary fighter Cris Cyborg claimed victory in a brutal five-round battle to secure the PFL Super Fights featherweight belt, earning her fourth place in this year’s award.
3. Valentina Shevchenko – UFC Flyweight Champion
Valentina Shevchenko reclaimed her flyweight title in dominant fashion, securing third place in this year’s award.
2. Kayla Harrison – UFC Bantamweight Contender
Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison had a stellar debut year in the UFC, earning her the runner-up spot in this year’s award.
1. Dakota Ditcheva – 2024 PFL Flyweight Champion
Dakota Ditcheva claimed the top spot in this year’s award after going 4-0 to capture the PFL title and establish herself as one of the best in MMA at 125 pounds.
