The Most Fearsome Female Fighters Still Active Today

When it comes to female fighters, they're most certainly admired for their fierce skills and fearsome antics. We're not talking about knockouts for their looks–no, we're picking and choosing ladies who can prove that they actually cause the knockouts. That is the case with each and every one of the fighters we found for this list, keeping us engaged in an array of disciplines.

Here are some Female Fighters we wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley...

This definitely won't stop our fun, nor will it keep us from watching these incredible athletes dominate their respective sports.

Zhang Weili

 

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With smiling assassin energy, this warrior has practiced jiu-jitsu for more than a decade. She may seem unassuming, but understands the art of breaking down her opponents.

Claressa Shields

 

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Undisputed and undefeated, this 2X Olympic Champ delivers knockouts everywhere she goes.

Valentina Shevchenko

 

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This self-proclaimed bullet makes elite fighters look like they wandered into the wrong gym.

Amanda Serrano

 

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A true knockout threat, this world boxing champion boats a historic résumé.

Kayla Harrison

 

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Olympic judo monster who treats humans like furniture. Her Insta bio simply reads "QUEEN OF THE CAGE". Bold. And we love it.

Katie Taylor

 

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This Olympic gold Medalist servers up championships, and claims to come from a long line of strong women.

Larissa Pacheco

 

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Pure violence with polish. This OnlyFans athlete is beyond tough, and is perfect for those of us who like being put in a chokehold.

Dakota Ditcheva

 

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This British mixed martial artist and former Muay Thai fighter makes damage look elegant.

Allycia Rodrigues

 

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This Muay Thai terror is a 6x world champion.

Erin Blanchfield

 

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Calm, patient, then suddenly you’re being strangled by this NJ-bred MMA fighter.