15. January 2023
The 7 worst female debuts in UFC history.
Here are the seven worst UFC female debuts of all time.
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Cat Zingano: In 2013, Cat Zingano faced Ronda Rousey in UFC 168 for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship – and it did not go well for her. She was taken down by a judo throw and tapped out less than one minute into the fight.
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Rin Nakai: One year after Cat Zingano’s loss at UFC 168, Rin Nakai made her UFC debut against Miesha Tate at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson. Despite being a judo champion, she was outmatched by Tate’s wrestling and grappling skills, losing the fight via unanimous decision in 2015.
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Justine Kish: UFC fighter Justine Kish faced Felice Herrig at UFC Fight Night 112 in 2017 but came away with a unanimous decision loss after being outstruck and taken down multiple times. The fight also made UFC history thanks to Kish’s unfortunate accident of defecating in the Octagon.
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Joanne Calderwood: Scottish fighter Joanne Calderwood faced Aisling Daly at UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne in 2015, and her UFC debut was not a success. After a back-and-forth fight, Calderwood lost via unanimous decision – making it the fourth loss of her career.
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Gina Mazany: UFC fighter Gina Mazany faced Sara McMann at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Pena in 2017 – and she was quickly put away. Despite her judo background, Mazany was unable to defend against McMann’s takedown attempt.
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Leslie Smith: UFC fighter Leslie Smith faced Jessica Eye at UFC 180 in 2014, but her UFC debut was a disaster. Eye landed heavy punches throughout the fight and Smith suffered an impressive cut above her left eye, prompting the referee to step in and stop the fight via doctor stoppage.
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Lina Lansberg: Swedish fighter Lina Lansberg faced Cristiane Justino at UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg in 2016, but it quickly became clear that she was outmatched by her opponent.