Who was the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame?

Who was the first female fighter inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame? Ronda Rousey was the first woman inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

Rousey entered the Hall of Fame in 2018 in the Modern Era Wing. Her induction recognized both her achievements and her role in bringing women’s MMA into the UFC spotlight.

She became the first UFC women’s bantamweight champion in 2012 and successfully defended the title six times. Known for rapidly finishing opponents with her signature armbar, she also headlined UFC 157 in 2013 against Liz Carmouche, the first women’s fight in UFC history.

Rousey’s impact extended beyond her win-loss record. Her popularity helped establish women’s divisions in the UFC and opened doors for later champions such as Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko. A common mix-up is naming one of those later stars: they became major champions, but Rousey was the first female fighter inducted into the Hall of Fame.