Best takedown defense in UFC women's flyweight history
Natalia Silva holds the UFC women's flyweight record for best takedown defense with 90.3% defense.
UFC fights only, minimum 5 fights. Updated October 20, 2026.
| # | Fighter | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natalia Silva | 90.3% |
| 2 | Taila Santos | 85.3% |
| 3 | Carli Judice | 82.8% |
| 4 | Jamey-Lyn Horth | 82.1% |
| 5 | Valentina Shevchenko | 78.1% |
| 6 | Viviane Araujo | 73.0% |
| 7 | Erin Blanchfield | 72.2% |
| 8 | JJ Aldrich | 71.4% |
| 8 | Luana Carolina | 71.4% |
| 10 | Lauren Murphy | 69.0% |
| 10 | Gabriella Fernandes | 69.0% |
| 12 | Ariane da Silva | 68.0% |
| 13 | Jessica Andrade | 67.9% |
| 14 | Mayra Bueno Silva | 66.7% |
| 15 | Priscila Cachoeira | 65.7% |
| 16 | Rose Namajunas | 65.4% |
| 17 | Jennifer Maia | 58.5% |
| 18 | Andrea Lee | 53.8% |
| 19 | Tracy Cortez | 52.0% |
| 20 | Katlyn Cerminara | 50.0% |
| 20 | Veronica Hardy | 50.0% |
| 22 | Antonina Shevchenko | 48.5% |
| 23 | Maycee Barber | 48.1% |
| 24 | Alexa Grasso | 47.5% |
| 25 | Miranda Maverick | 45.2% |
| 26 | Molly McCann | 43.3% |
| 27 | Roxanne Modafferi | 31.0% |
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How we count: results and statistics are from official UFC fight data. Strike and takedown numbers only exist for fights where the UFC recorded them. Rates need at least 5 UFC fights and enough attempts to be meaningful.