This analysis focuses on the Women's Strawweight division and identifies the fighters with the most submission victories recorded in their UFC careers. The statistic measures wins secured by submission within the UFC only. To qualify for this list, a fighter must have competed in at least three UFC bouts. The data includes 84 qualified fighters out of 109 on record for this group, with fighters grouped by their current weight class.
The Top of the Leaderboard
Leading the pack is Gillian Robertson, who has amassed seven submission wins in the UFC. Her record stands at 14-7 across 21 UFC fights, with her last bout on August 15, 2026, at age 31. Robertson's consistent ability to finish fights on the ground distinguishes her in the division, demonstrating a persistent threat once a fight enters the grappling exchanges.
Following Robertson are Tatiana Suarez and Mackenzie Dern, both tied with five submission victories. Tatiana Suarez holds a UFC record of 9-1 over 10 fights, last competing on April 11, 2026, at age 36. Her high submission count relative to her total fights highlights an efficient and dominant ground game. Suarez is currently booked to face Virna Jandiroba on November 7, 2026. Mackenzie Dern, also with five submissions, has a UFC record of 12-5 from 17 fights. Her last fight was on August 15, 2026, at age 34. Dern's background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is reflected in her finishing ability, making her a significant submission threat in the division.
Notable Profiles and the Rest of the Top 10
Jaqueline Amorim stands out with four submission wins in only seven UFC fights, holding a record of 5-2. Her last fight was on May 30, 2026, at age 31. This ratio indicates a strong finishing rate early in her UFC career. Virna Jandiroba, who is booked to fight Tatiana Suarez, has three submission victories from 13 UFC fights, with a record of 9-4. Her last fight was on April 4, 2026, at age 38.
The next cluster of fighters each have three submission wins. Jessica Andrade has three submissions, but notably, this comes from a career total of 30 UFC fights, where her record is 17-13. Her last fight was on August 16, 2025, at age 35. This profile shows a different submission rate compared to those with fewer fights. Cynthia Calvillo also has three submissions from 12 UFC fights, with a record of 6-6. Her last recorded fight was on April 8, 2023, at age 39. Polyana Viana rounds out this group with three submissions from 12 UFC fights, holding a record of 4-8. She last fought on May 16, 2026, at age 34.
Rounding out the top ten are Felice Herrig and Amanda Lemos, both with two submission victories. Felice Herrig has a UFC record of 5-5 across 10 fights, with her last fight on June 4, 2022, at age 42. Amanda Lemos has two submissions from 16 UFC fights, holding a record of 9-7. Her last fight was on August 8, 2026, at age 39.
It is worth noting that career total statistics, such as submission wins, tend to favor fighters with longer tenures in the UFC. Conversely, a high submission count from fewer fights can indicate a strong finishing ability early in a career, but such rate statistics can be more volatile with a smaller sample size.
Women's Strawweight — most submission wins in the ufc
| Fighter | Submissions | UFC fights |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Gillian Robertson | 7 submissions | 21 fights |
| 2. Tatiana Suarez | 5 submissions | 10 fights |
| 3. Mackenzie Dern | 5 submissions | 17 fights |
| 4. Jaqueline Amorim | 4 submissions | 7 fights |
| 5. Virna Jandiroba | 3 submissions | 13 fights |
| 6. Jessica Andrade | 3 submissions | 30 fights |
| 7. Cynthia Calvillo | 3 submissions | 12 fights |
| 8. Polyana Viana | 3 submissions | 12 fights |
| 9. Felice Herrig | 2 submissions | 10 fights |
| 10. Amanda Lemos | 2 submissions | 16 fights |
Career statistics from UFC Stats; Elo is bjjmetrics' own rating from UFC results. Updated twice a day.
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