TKO - Combat Queens Rankings

OFFICIAL RANKING CRITERIA

To establish a fresh, merit-based ecosystem separate from other organizations, the Combat Queens panel adheres to the following core guidelines:

Recent Promotional Impact: A fighter’s recent performances under the Combat Queens banner carry the most weight. Historical accomplishments in other promotions are respected and factor into initial placements, but recent victories inside the CQ ring supersede past accolades.
Quality of Opposition: Defeating a highly ranked or legendary opponent yields a higher ranking boost than amassing wins against unranked competition.
Method of Victory: Finishes (Knockouts, Technical Knockouts, and Submissions) are rewarded heavily. A fighter who actively seeks and secures a finish will rank higher than a fighter who relies on narrow decisions.
Activity and Eligibility: Fighters must have competed within the last 12 months or be actively booked. Fighters who officially announce their retirement (e.g., Valentina Shevchenko, Cat Zingano) or extended hiatuses (e.g., Jovana Mitrasevic) are immediately removed from the active rankings. Fighters on expired contracts who are not renewed (e.g., Julianna Peña) are also removed.

#1. ASHLEY "THE MALEVOLENT QUEEN" SNYDER | 🇺🇲

(30-0-1) | BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION

The undisputed Queen remains at the summit of the sport after surviving the most brutal test of her life. In a 25-minute war against her cousin, Amelia, Ashley proved that when pushed to the brink of defeat, she possesses an untouchable championship resolve. By transitioning from a back-and-forth striking brawl into a legendary 5th-round Twister submission, she not only retained her belt but solidified her status as the most versatile finisher in MMA history. 30-0 is not an accident; it is a legacy.

#2. SADE "BOOMSLANG" MERCER | 🇳🇬

(16-0-0) | FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION

The Flyweight queen holds her spot as the most terrifying finisher in the division. Following her historic 5-second knockout of Miesha Tate, Sade continued her reign of terror at Combat Queens 5 by delivering a highlight-reel jumping switch-kick knockout over the undefeated Dakota Ditcheva. Boasting a perfect 16-0 record with 16 finishes, her speed is widely considered a "physics problem" that no opponent has yet been able to solve.

#3. "MAGICAL" ZELDA ALLEN | 🇺🇲

(16-1-0) | STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPION

The "Magical" one has ascended to the throne through grit, tactical brilliance, and unparalleled submission timing. In a grueling, five-round championship war at Combat Queens 6, Allen achieved the unthinkable by locking in a triangle choke with only six seconds remaining in the final frame to dethrone Rose Namajunas. Her trajectory from the opening rounds of her tournament run to becoming a world champion is a testament to her technical evolution. As a world-class grappler with the heart to survive 25 minutes of war, Allen is now the woman everyone in the division is chasing.

#4. BILLIE "THE AMERICAN PHEONIX" MORGAN | 🇺🇲

(11-0-0) | BMF CHAMPION

Morgan enters the upper echelon of the rankings after becoming the inaugural BMF Champion. She emerged victorious from the grueling "The Baddest" openweight tournament, a four-night gauntlet that saw her survive four knockdowns and a broken nose. By submitting elite grapplers like Katya Dmitrieva and overcoming boxing legends like Amanda Serrano, Morgan proved she possesses an unbreakable spirit. Undefeated at 11-0, she is the premier openweight force in the promotion, possessing the size, reach, and tactical adaptability to compete with anyone, regardless of weight class.

#5. SEIKA "SUPERNOVA" IZAWA | 🇯🇵

(19-0-0) | ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPION

The 105-pound queen remains the most flawless technician in the lighter weight classes. Following her "Miracle in Tokyo" comeback, she solidified her dominance at Combat Queens 5 by submitting pioneer Michelle Waterson with a textbook Ninja Choke. At 19-0, Izawa’s grappling transitions are arguably the most specialized and lethal weapons in the promotion. She remains a perfect, undefeated benchmark, forcing every challenger to navigate a labyrinth of technical precision that few can survive for a full fight.

#6. JOVANA "SERBIAN STRIKER" MITRAŠEVIĆ | 🇷🇸

(15-7-0) | FLYWEIGHT CONTENDER

The "Serbian Striker" underwent the most significant reinvention in the history of the promotion. Once known as a wild, blood-and-guts brawler, Mitrasevic returned to the ring under Zari Mercer’s tutelage as a cold-blooded sniper. After winning the "The Baddest" tournament main event against the dangerous Molly McCann, Jovana proved she can blend her natural Serbian toughness with elite Muay Thai and clinch-fighting. Her surgical performance and ability to control the pace of the fight for ten continuous minutes have established her as the most dangerous technical threat in the Flyweight division.

#7. "THUG" ROSE NAMAJUNAS | 🇺🇲

(18-7-0) | FORMER STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPION

Despite losing her title in a razor-thin, five-round battle at Combat Queens 6, Rose Namajunas remains a foundational pillar of the Strawweight division. Her reign was defined by elite striking and millimetric head movement, and her ability to dismantle high-level contenders, including the legendary Angela Lee, remains a career hallmark. Having weathered a brutal championship war, the former champion is widely expected to be the immediate front-runner for any future title shot, as her technical skill set remains unparalleled.

#8. "DANGEROUS" DAKOTA DITCHEVA | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

(18-1-0) | FLYWEIGHT CONTENDER

Ditcheva’s ascent remains one of the most significant narratives of the year. After a technical shutout of P4P legend Zhang Weili in London, she pushed the undefeated Sade Mercer to the brink in a high-octane championship battle. Standing 5-foot-8 with a 70-inch reach, her ability to use long-range Muay Thai strikes and stabbing knees makes her a nightmare for shorter opponents. Even in her first career loss, Ditcheva proved that she is a world-class athlete who is only just beginning to scratch the surface of her physical potential.

#9. AMELIA "THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" SNYDER | 🇺🇸

(5-1-0) | BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER

The Prodigal Daughter proved that she belongs at the very top of the Bantamweight hierarchy by pushing the undefeated champion, Ashley Snyder, to the absolute brink in their five-round main event. With a blend of explosive wrestling, high-amplitude slams, and a fearless willingness to trade in the pocket, Amelia demonstrated that she is more than just a family legacy; she is an elite fighter in her own right. Having now dismantled legendary opposition, she remains the most dangerous, motivated contender in the Bantamweight division.

#10. MARYNA "IRON LADY" MOROZ | 🇺🇦

(24-8-0) | FLYWEIGHT CONTENDER

The "Iron Lady" solidified her status as the most physically dominant force in the tournament era. Across Night 3 and Night 4 of "The Baddest," Moroz showcased an superhuman gas tank, fighting six times in a single evening. Her ability to grind out opponents against the ropes, paired with her devastating ground-and-pound and clinical elbow strikes, makes her a dangerous puzzle for any contender. Whether she is dominating from the top or finding submissions from her back, Moroz is a relentless machine who demands perfection from her opposition.

C SEIKA "SUPERNOVA" IZAWA | 🇯🇵

(19-0-0)

1. DENICE "THE MENACE" ZAMBOANGA | 🇵🇭

(16-2-0)

Zamboanga is the undisputed #1 contender. Since her move to the Snyder Combat Arts system in Miami, she has been a wrecking ball. After her masterclass in out-wrestling Xiong Jing Nan in Shanghai, she solidified her status at Royauté by submitting the legendary Seo Hee Ham in the first round. She has cleared the "Old Guard" and is the definitive next challenge for Izawa.

2. LUCIA GUZMAN | 🇲🇽

(12-0-0)

The Olympic Silver Medalist is the division’s new rising threat. After a terrifying walk-off knockout in her debut, she proved at CQ6 that she is far more than just a boxer. By defeating a high-level grappler in Chihiro Sawada via Unanimous Decision, she demonstrated the defensive wrestling and tactical patience required to succeed in this bracket, vaulting her into the #2 spot.

3. TAHJA "SPICE" EVANS | 🇺🇲

(12-0-0)

Standing 5'8", Evans is a physical anomaly at 105 lbs. Her second-round head-kick knockout of Monique Adriane at Ascension remains one of the most violent finishes in the division's history. While she hasn't faced the same level of ranked competition as Guzman recently, her perfect record and sheer finishing power keep her poised to strike at the title picture at any moment.

4. MICHELLE "THE KARATE HOTTIE" WATERSON | 🇺🇲

(25-15-0)

Waterson reinvented herself with a vintage TKO over Jessica Delboni at Rising 1, proving she still has the "Karate Hottie" fire. While she fell to the champion in a title challenge at Echelon, her performance was a testament to her technical longevity. She remains the gatekeeper of the top five, possessing the experience to drag any prospect into deep water.

5. SEO HEE "HAMZZANG" HAM | 🇰🇷

(27-14-0)

The "Old Guard" is at a crossroads. While she dominated most of her title fight with Izawa before being caught late, her subsequent submission loss to Zamboanga at Royauté marks a difficult chapter in her career. Ham remains a tactical genius, but she is currently fighting to prove that her veteran instincts can still overcome the younger, faster, and larger contenders now dominating the top tier.

6. CHIHIRO SAWADA | 🇯🇵

(10-2-1)

Sawada remains the division’s most dangerous pure grappler. Despite a hard-fought loss to Lucia Guzman at CQ6, her wrestling remains the most technically sound in the division. She proved she can take down elite strikers, and her ability to scramble makes her a nightmare matchup for anyone who isn't prepared to fight off their back.

7. "FANCY" LAURA SANKO | 🇺🇲

(2-0-0)

Sanko shocked the world by proving her fight IQ translates from the booth to the canvas. Her victory at Rising 2 was a gritty, tactical triumph; she survived a brutal war of attrition and snatched a submission against Bi Nguyen in the final seconds. She is currently the "dark horse" of the division, building momentum one hard-fought win at a time.

8. XIONG "THE PANDA" JING NAN | 🇨🇳

(22-7-0)

The "Panda" remains a dangerous variable. While her loss to Zamboanga in Shanghai exposed difficulties with elite wrestling pressure, her one-shot knockout power is an equalizer that keeps her relevant. She is currently searching for a rebound win to remind the division that her striking remains world-class.

9. JIHIN "SHADOWCAT" RADZUAN | 🇲🇾

(10-6-0)

Radzuan holds her place in the top ten due to her clinical, high-level victory over Loma Lookboonmee at Rising 1. A creative striker with a tricky guard, she continues to be a stylistic test for whoever stands across from her, acting as a vital checkpoint for those trying to climb into the top five.

10. BI "KILLER BEE" NGUYEN | 🇺🇲

(9-12-0)

Nguyen is the definition of "tough." While she lost a razor-thin technical submission to Laura Sanko at Rising 2, the fact that she had Sanko on the brink of a finish, and her trademark zombie-like durability, keeps her in the rankings. She is the ultimate test for prospects looking to prove they can handle the heat of the lower division.

C "MAGICAL" ZELDA ALLEN | 🇺🇲

(16-1-0)

1. "THUG" ROSE NAMAJUNAS | 🇺🇲

(18-7-0)

Namajunas stopped Angela Lee in her final walk-out at CQ4, then pushed Allen to the final seconds of a five-round war. She knocked Allen down twice in the first round and had taken her down again before the triangle caught her with six seconds left. She has been a champion three times, and her quality of opposition is unmatched in the division.

2. STAMP FAIRTEX | 🇹🇭

(15-5-0)

Stamp remains the gold standard of Thai striking. Her leg kicks and clinch work were good enough to nearly take the title in a split-decision loss to Namajunas. At CQ5 she was edging the title eliminator against Allen until a single slip in the clinch exposed her neck to a guillotine. A former champion with that kind of striking pedigree stays firmly in the title mix.

3. SHERILYN "LATINA HEAT" GUERRERO | 🇺🇲

(12-0-0)

The former Invicta champion arrived in Combat Queens and ended Mackenzie Dern’s night in 2:04 of the first round, popping her gum over the fallen jiu-jitsu world champion. Twelve wins have come with twelve finishes, backed by black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate and Taekwondo. Her power and clinch skills make her a threat to anyone in the division.

4. ZARI "BLACK MAMBA" MERCER | 🇳🇬

(17-1-0)

The former undisputed champion made her return to 115 pounds a statement. She knocked out the previously undefeated Harumi Dojo in 2:55 of the first round at CQ5 and left the ring without a mark on her. A first-round finish over a top-five opponent, from a fighter who never lost her belt, makes her one of the most dangerous challengers to the new champion. She has already said championships “are never permanent possessions.”

5. TATIANA SUAREZ | 🇺🇲

(12-6-0)

Suarez remains a statistical nightmare, and her wrestling is still among the best in the sport. She beat Gillian Robertson by decision in The Baddest, and her loss to Lauren Murphy came on a freak injury stoppage after she attempted six takedowns in 120 seconds.

6. PAIGE "12 GAUGE" VANZANT | 🇺🇲

(13-10-0)

Her reinvention under Chad Snyder keeps producing results. She cut off the ring against Polyana Viana at CQ5, slipped a looping overhand and answered with a left hook to the liver, a right uppercut and a left hook to the jaw. Four hammerfists finished it in 3:18 of the first round.

7. CLÁUDIA "CLAUDINHA" GADELHA | 🇧🇷

(24-11-0)

Her masterclass against Mackenzie Dern at Echelon, where she wrecked the lead leg before finishing her with strikes, remains the highlight of her recent work. Her clinch pressure and finishing instincts keep her in the division’s upper tier.

8. JOANNA “VIOLENCE” JĘDRZEJCZYK | 🇵🇱

(26-12-1)

The former undisputed champion proved she is still one of the sharpest strikers in the sport. She edged Xiong Jing Nan by split decision at CQ4 in a fifteen-minute war, then went deep in The Baddest. She knocked out Jessica Andrade and beat Maryna Moroz and Seo Hee Ham, landing 231 significant strikes against Ham. She lost to eventual finalist Maryna Moroz and to Katya Dmitrieva. Her volume and legacy keep her among the top ten.

9. HARUMI "BLACK WINGS" DOJO | 🇯🇵

(13-1-0)

The Snyder Combat Arts prospect showed composure in her TKO of Polyana Viana at Rising 1. At CQ5 she took on the greatest strawweight of all time and was stopped at 2:55 of the first round. Her only loss came against Zari Mercer, and her skill and finishing instincts still make her one of the division’s most dangerous young fighters.

10. SYURI KONDO | 🇯🇵

(8-4-0)

Kondo is the division’s most clinical kickboxer. Her systematic deconstruction of Melissa Martinez at Rising 1, where she landed 42 leg kicks, showed a level of technical depth that makes her a “trap” fight for anyone in the division.

C SADE "BOOMSLANG" MERCER | 🇳🇬

(16-0-0)

1. BILLIE "AMERICAN PHOENIX" MORGAN | 🇺🇲

(11-0-0)

Morgan’s nine-day run through THE BADDEST is the most remarkable stretch of any fighter on the roster. She choked out Cláudia Gadelha, survived being badly hurt by seven-division boxing champion Amanda Serrano and submitted her by rear-naked choke, then stopped Viviane Araujo-Moreno after being dropped three times. She broke down Katya Dmitrieva in the winner’s bracket final with a broken nose and a closing eye, then finished Maryna Moroz with ground-and-pound in the second round of the Grand Final. She earned the BMF championship and is still undefeated.

2. MYRIAM "MSP" ST-PIERRE | 🇨🇦

(30-1-0)

The statistical outlier of the division. At 6'1", “MSP” is a physical nightmare. Her performance at Rising 2, where she used her massive levers to submit world-class judoka Ketlen Vieira in under two minutes, proved that her Tristar strategy is ready for championship gold.

3. "DANGEROUS" DAKOTA DITCHEVA | 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

(18-1-0)

Ditcheva’s first defeat came in a championship fight against the most dangerous striker in the division. Before that, she knocked out Molly McCann at Rising 1 and neutralized Zhang Weili in London for a dominant 30-26 decision. Fourteen knockouts, a 70-inch reach and elite American Top Team pedigree make her the most credible threat to the champion’s reign.

4. AYA "SHOOTING STAR" YAMAGUCHI-SNYDER | 🇯🇵

(16-0-0)

At CQ6 in Saitama, Yamaguchi-Snyder scored two knockdowns, completed all five of her takedown attempts and finished Katya Dmitrieva with a guillotine choke 3:12 into round three. Her submission of former champion Alexa Grasso at Dreams was already one of the best wins on the roster. At 22 she is undefeated with a rare balance of knockouts and submissions.

5. NATÁLIA SILVA | 🇧🇷

(16-7-1)

Silva has now beaten two of the division’s biggest names in a row. She weathered an early storm to submit Manon Fiorot with an armbar in round one at CQ4. At CQ6 she landed a clean elbow that opened a cut on Zhang Weili, forcing a doctor stoppage after round two. Her submission game and her willingness to take on elite competition make her a constant danger to the top of the division.

6. LUCIANA BRAGA | 🇧🇷

(14-0-0)

The “Silent Assassin” of Snyder Combat Arts. Braga’s standing guillotine of Mariya Agapova at Rising 2 was a terrifying display of strength and “Snyder Malice.” She remains undefeated and is the most feared pure grappler in the weight class.

7. KATYA "IRON VALKYRIE" DMITRIEVA | 🇷🇺

(19-6-0)

Dmitrieva’s wrestling and top pressure are still among the most suffocating in the sport. She smothered Ilima-Lei Macfarlane at Rising 2, then went deep in THE BADDEST. She submitted Alyse Anderson with a kimura, controlled Allycia Rodrigues, beat Lauren Murphy and choked out Joanna Jędrzejczyk. She was only stopped by Billie Morgan and Maryna Moroz, the two finalists, and by Aya Yamaguchi-Snyder’s guillotine at CQ6.

8. JOVANA “THE SERBIAN STRIKER” MITRAŠEVIĆ | 🇷🇸

(15-7-0)

Mitrašević was one of the most dangerous strikers in THE BADDEST. She knocked out Mariya Agapova in the Night 1 main event, then knocked out Molly McCann on Night 3. In the quarter-finals she took out Ariane Lipski in 8:45 of a ten-minute round, finishing a fighter she had also beaten at CQ2. She was ahead in the fight and was withdrawn without a loss after the win cost her a fractured right hand. Three knockouts in three nights over ranked or established opposition make her a serious threat.

9. ZHANG "MAGNUM" WEILI | 🇨🇳

(26-7-0)

Weili’s split-decision win over Valentina Shevchenko remains historic, and she is still a former champion with fourteen knockouts. Her recent results are a 30-26 loss to Dakota Ditcheva and a cut stoppage against Natália Silva in a fight she was competitive in. Her power and experience still make her a threat to the division’s best.

10. ARIANE "QUEEN OF VIOLENCE" LIPSKI | 🇧🇷

(21-12-0)

Lipski kept earning finishes through the toughest tournament in combat sports. She stopped Loma Lookboonmee in 2:14 and took out Erin Blanchfield with calf kicks in THE BADDEST. She was knocked out by Jovana Mitrašević, who broke her own hand doing it, and later outworked Angela Hill in the second-chance bracket. Her gritty TKO of Mitrašević at Rising 1 showed the “Queen of Violence” still has the fire to compete with the elite.

C ASHLEY "THE MALEVOLENT QUEEN" SNYDER | 🇺🇲

(30-0-1)

1. SADE "BOOMSLANG" MERCER | 🇳🇬

(16-0-0)

Mercer’s five-second bicycle kick knockout of Hall of Famer Miesha Tate at Echelon introduced her as a bantamweight. At CQ5 she defended her flyweight title against the undefeated Dakota Ditcheva, chopping the lead leg in round 1 before a jumping switch kick finished it in round 2. That makes sixteen finishes in sixteen fights. Her speed and timing carry over to 135 pounds, and she has publicly called out both Ashley Snyder and Ronda Rousey.

2. "ROWDY" RONDA ROUSEY | 🇺🇲

(19-7-0)

The Olympic judo bronze medalist and former Strikeforce and UFC champion returned at CQ5 with the Diaz brothers in her corner. She ate a side kick from Nora Zhou, hit a Harai Goshi and took the armbar in 20 seconds of round 1. Beating a top-three opponent with that kind of speed makes her one of the most dangerous names in the division.

3. AMELIA "THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" SNYDER | 🇺🇲

(5-1-0)

After her historic 10-7 round against Zuhrah Adomako and a prior TKO of Cris Cyborg, Amelia took her cousin, the champion, to the brink at CQ6. She dropped Ashley multiple times, completed seven takedowns, and led for most of the fight before the twister finished her in round 5.

4. ASPEN LADD | 🇺🇲

(14-5-0)

Ladd is the division’s most oppressive wrestler. At Echelon she delivered a career-best performance, silencing the Rio crowd by systematically dismantling Amanda Nunes over three rounds. The 30-24 scorecards reflected a total physical and psychological burial of the G.O.A.T.

5. NORA "WHITE TIGER" ZHOU | 🇺🇲

(21-4-0)

Zhou’s front-kick KO of Rin Nakai at Dreams and her first-round KO of Cris Cyborg at Rising 3 made her a legend-killer. At CQ5 she was caught by Ronda Rousey in 20 seconds, ending the night on her stool holding her left elbow. Her range management and knockout power remain among the best in the division.

6. ISADORA "THE CHIROPRACTOR" VALÊNCIA | 🇪🇸

(17-0-0)

She headlined the Rising 2 prelims with a clinical technical submission of Sofi Adela and followed it up with a first-round triangle choke of Summer Onley at Rising 3.

7. CLAIRE LEBLANC | 🇫🇷

(15-2-0)

The French standout has become a national hero. After a TKO win over Priscila Cachoeira, she secured a signature victory at Royauté by knocking out the durable Norma Dumont with a perfectly timed liver kick in the second round.

8. ROSANNA "KILLER QUEEN" FULMER | 🇫🇷

(11-4-0)

Fulmer is the only woman to have dropped Ashley Snyder twice in a single fight before falling in the fifth round at Royauté. Her durability and power keep her firmly in the elite tier.

9. "BIG TIME" REBECCA QUIN | 🇮🇪

(8-0-0)

Quin remains undefeated after another strong CQ5 showing. She stayed patient through round 1 against Yana Santos, took over with an outside trip in round 2, and finished with a full mount transition into an armbar at 3:48 of round 3. That follows her high-elbow guillotine of Julianna Peña at Ascension.

10. ZUHRAH "BLACK WIDOW" ADOMAKO | 🇬🇭

(21-6-0)

Her spectacular knockout of Alice Pereira at Rising 1 showed her power. Against Amelia Snyder at Rising 3 she was neutralized by wrestling until her corner stopped the fight to protect her. A 21-win veteran with that kind of finishing ability is a threat to anyone.

Determined exclusively by global fan voting via the Combat Queens App and social media engagement metrics. The Fan Rankings reflect marketability, viral impact, and raw popularity rather than strict athletic merit.

#1. SADE "BOOMSLANG" MERCER | 🇳🇬

FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION

The undisputed “Face of the Promotion” strolled to the ring at CQ5 in a snake-skin robe and designer sunglasses, popping pink bubblegum in Dakota Ditcheva’s direction with Ilia Topuria at her side. She then chopped down the lead leg of the 18-0 giant and finished her with a jumping switch kick in round 2, a clip already on every highlight reel. Her post-fight takedown of Ronda Rousey (“slop” and “washed up” among the kinder lines) set up the loudest call-out in the promotion. Sixteen fights, sixteen finishes, and the most searched name in the sport.

#2. "MAGICAL" ZELDA ALLEN | 🇺🇲

STRAWWEIGHT CONTENDER

The “Buzzer Beater” clip against Suarez was the most-watched submission in CQ history, and Allen topped it. She was dropped twice by Rose Namajunas and trailing on every scorecard at CQ6, then hit a triangle with six seconds left in the title fight. Her tearful, joyful champion interview (“People kept saying I was getting lucky”) and her gracious thank-you to Rose cement her as the promotion’s primary babyface.

#3. BILLIE "AMERICAN PHOENIX" MORGAN | 🇺🇲

BMF CHAMPION

Billie went through four nights of The Baddest and was knocked down five times in nine days, yet she never lost. She choked out seven-division boxing champion Amanda Serrano in what the broadcast team called the best fight of the tournament, then stopped the Grand Final in front of 31,000 fans on a floodlit lawn in Melbourne. Her wrestling-fan following, her broken nose, and her refusal to stay down made her the inaugural BMF Champion and the biggest needle-mover of the summer.

#4. "ROWDY" RONDA ROUSEY | 🇺🇲

BANTAMWEIGHT CONTENDER

The pioneer returned to Los Angeles at CQ5 with Nick and Nate Diaz in her corner and made it look like 2013. She ate a side kick, hit a Harai Goshi and took the armbar of Nora Zhou in 20 seconds, then took the microphone and told the world the sport had not outgrown her. The hometown crowd erupted, and her war of words with Sade Mercer is the most anticipated feud in the promotion.

#5. ASHLEY "THE MALEVOLENT QUEEN" SNYDER | 🇺🇲

BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION

The Queen remains the villain everyone loves to hate. She soaked in a sea of middle fingers in Paris without looking at the crowd, then took on her cousin at CQ6 and was dropped repeatedly and taken down seven times. She still came back to catch a fifth-round twister. Her cold, unbothered demeanor is the ultimate pay-per-view draw, and every fan wants to see the “Final Boss” finally lose.

#6. AMELIA "THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER" SNYDER | 🇺🇲

BANTAMWEIGHT CONTENDER

The “Snyder Civil War” finally arrived at CQ6, and Amelia lived up to the hype. She floored the champion, completed seven takedowns and led for most of a five-round fight before the twister ended it. Her “Matrix” performance against Cris Cyborg is still a permanent fixture on social media, and the loss only adds fuel to a rematch the fanbase is already demanding.

#7. ZARI "BLACK MAMBA" MERCER | 🇳🇬

STRAWWEIGHT CONTENDER

The greatest strawweight of all time returned from a two-year retirement to the sound of DMX’s “Intro” at CQ5. She knocked out the undefeated Harumi Dojo in 2:55 of round 1 without a mark on her face, then winked at Alyssa King on the way to the corner. Her hint that Zelda Allen’s championship is “an observation, not a possession” has fans counting the days to a title fight.

#8. SEIKA "SUPERNOVA" IZAWA | 🇯🇵

ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPION

The "Supernova" remains the most beloved babyface in Asia. While she lacks the "bad blood" drama of the higher-ranked fighters, her technical brilliance in the "Miracle in Tokyo" and her recent title defense against Michelle Waterson have cemented her as a symbol of pure martial arts excellence.

#9. AMANDA "THE REAL DEAL" SERRANO | 🇵🇷

FLYWEIGHT CONTENDER

The seven-division boxing champion made a crossover splash in The Baddest. She knocked out Angela Hill in under three minutes, dropped and hurt Billie Morgan twice in a fight that nearly ended the Phoenix’s run, and then fought her way back through the second-chance bracket. Her Puerto Rican fanbase and her “Real Deal” aura brought a massive new audience to the sport.

#10. SHERILYN "LATINA HEAT" GUERRERO | 🇺🇲

STRAWWEIGHT CONTENDER

The daughter of Eddie Guerrero entered Combat Queens undefeated and left Los Angeles with twelve straight finishes. She knocked out Mackenzie Dern in 2:04 of round 1, with her twin children cageside and her wrestling lineage on full display, the crowd embraced her instantly.