There was a time not all that long ago when UFC president Dana White held firm in his assertion that women would never fight in the UFC Octagon. It seems times have changed.

Below is a list of the six hottest, most talented female MMA fighters in the game, amatuer or pro. They’re solid masses of muscle and spend years training for their craft – which we’re here to celebrate them for, whether or not the rest of the world feels the same way.

6) Felice Herrig

UFC strawweight contender Felice Herrig has never been afraid to use her sexuality as a marketing tool, and rightfully so. She’s got a smokin’ bod and she’s been a fighter in the game for longer than 90% of her competition.

5) Miesha Tate

Former Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate is devastatingly dangerous in the cage as well as in a bikini. Tate has established herself as one of the best fighters in the UFC.

4) Michelle Waterson

How often are models also high-level killers? Not often enough. The Karate Hottie, Michelle Waterson is clearly and definitively both in every sense. She is a former Invicta atomweight champion and current UFC fighter who trains with Team Jackson-Winkeljohn MMA.

3) Anastasia Yankova

Anastasia Yankova is a world Muay Thai champion who made the switch to MMA and has finished her first two opponents with submissions, so it’s not just her striking game that’s on point. Oh, and by the way, she’s gorgeous.

2) Paige VanZant

Many MMA fans are delighted that UFC brought in the women’s strawweight division if not for one girl: Paige VanZant. The gorgeous UFC star was 18 when she made her professional debut before making the step-up to the all-women Invicta promotion in 2013.

1) Rachel Wray

Topping our list is former cheerleader for the Kansas City Chiefs, Rachel Wray, an absolute stunner with blond hair, blue eyes, and striking features. But there more to her than just her good looks as Rachel is an extremely talented up-and-coming MMA fighter with a good grappling base.