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2024 was a huge success for the women’s division with magical performances. Let’s take a look at the top 3 women’s battles in 2024.
Women’s Best Fight of 2024 (Photo: X)
NEW DELHI: The UFC’s female fighters put on a number of memorable matches last year, some of which will go down in UFC history. Weili Zhang made history last year by becoming the first Chinese woman to win a UFC championship.
Valentina Shevchenko regained her title in a highly anticipated rematch with Alexa Grasso. Kayla Harrison had a sensational debut in the UFC.
Top 3 women’s matches in 2024
1. Zhang Weili vs Yang Xiaonan (UFC 300)
A highly anticipated UFC event, UFC 300 was the most-watched event of 2024. Zhang Weili vs. Yang Xiaonan has been set for the co-main event for the Strawweight Championship. This was the first fight between Chinese fighters for the UFC title.
The fight between the two Chinese men lived up to expectations, with Xiaonan attempting to choke Zhang in the first round, only for Zhang to escape.
Zhang made a strong comeback in this match and dominated the second half. The judges gave the score 49-45 in Chan’s favor, with Chan winning by unanimous decision.
Kayla Harrison vs. Holly Holm (UFC 300)
Every fighter on the UFC 300 fight card gave fans memorable fights. Kayla Harrison made her debut against Holly Holm. Kayla faced Holm, an Olympic judo gold medalist and UFC icon.
Harrison wasted no time and dropped Holm to the ground. The judo champion put on a show with some nasty elbows and finished the job in the second round. She won the match with a rear naked choke.
Valentina Shevchenko vs Alexa Grasso (UFC 306)
The UFC 306 event brought amazing technology and a once-in-a-lifetime experience to UFC fans in the arena. The co-main event was set to be a rematch between Valentina and Alexa for the flyweight championship.
Shevchenko regained the championship, defeating Grasso by unanimous decision. She put on a masterclass on the ground as she held ground control for over 16 minutes in this match.
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