2013 Awards: Women’s Fighter of the Year

Women’s Fighter of the Year: Ronda Rousey

Rousey, a repeat winner, defended her universally recognized title twice in the calendar year.  Although by our ratings, she didn’t face the strongest contenders available — actually not even close, Rousey remained #1 by a wide margin for the entire year in the strongest division in Women’s MMA.

2nd Place: Barb Honchak

Perhaps forgotten about, in 2013, Honchak scored strong victories against the currently ranked #2 and #3 fighters in her division.  She also won and defended the only title in the division that actually matters.  It’s tough to do more than that.

3rd Place: Cris Cyborg

Cyborg returned from inactivity to go 2-0 on the year and again, prove that she is easily the best fighter in her division.  Here’s hoping she can somehow shed 10 pounds and make the fight with Rousey happen sometime in the near future.