4. Cristiane Justino
Record: 13-1
Organization: Invicta Fighting Championships
She has defeated every notable fighter at her weight during her time in the sport, including Hitomi Akano, Shayna Baszler, Gina Carano and Marloes Coenen. It is a thin weight class, to be sure, but the sheer violence of Justino’s victories, their uncompetitive nature and the lack of any meaningful challenge is enough to secure her a high spot on this list. So, too, is the prospect of a super fight with UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, as the two have gone back and forth over the prospect of a bout.
Justino is currently scheduled to face Faith Van Duin at Invicta Fighting Championships 13 on July 9, and she will likely come in as a huge favorite once again. Only the possibility of a fight with Rousey holds any real interest anymore: “Cyborg” has blown away every other opponent in style.
Number 3 » There can be no doubt that he is one of the most exciting, consistently violent fighters in all of MMA. He also happens to be one of the best, with a wealth of experience against outstanding competition and plus skills in every area. A devastating puncher, he backs that up with slick technical skills on the feet, excellent takedown defense and opportunistic submissions on the mat. He is, in short, the total package.