The 10 Female Fighters Who Are Too Cute to Get Punched in the Face

Over the past several years, mixed-martial arts has evolved into the world's fastest-growing sport.

It's the real life excitement and entertainment that MMA provides to its fans that has caused it to become so popular.

But, a majority of the credit goes to the world-class athletes that spend their lives devoted and dedicated to the sport.

However, MMA isn't solely built on male athletes, but women as well.

Not only are many mixed-martial artists women, but good-looking ones at that.

The following slides display the 10 female fighters who are too cute to be punched in the face.

Let's take a look.

10. Julie Kedzie

At 30 years old, Julie Kedzie has posted a career mixed-martial arts record of 16-9-0.

Standing 5-foot-5 and weighing 155 pounds, Kedzie specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is way too attractive to be hit in the face.

Kedzie ranks 10th on the Power Rankings.

9. Kerry Vera

Despite not fighting since November of 2009, Kerry Vera has posted a perfect 2-0 record inside the Octagon.

Specializing in the Muay Thai, Vera stands 5-foot-7 and weighs in at 135 pounds.

How could anyone want to ruin this face?

Vera ranks ninth on the Power Rankings.

8. Miesha Tate

Arguably one of the best female fighters in MMA today, Tate is also one of the best-looking fighters.

Posting an exceptional 12-2 record, "Takedown" Tate comes in at 5-foot-6 and weighs 134 pounds.

Tate ranks eighth on the Power Rankings.

7. Kim Couture

While Kim Couture is certainly not one of the best female fighters in MMA, she does rank among the top in looks.

Despite having only three victories inside the Octagon, Couture has posted two wins by way of knockout.

Standing 5-foot-8 and weighing 135 pounds, Couture isn't too shabby for a 35-year-old.

Couture ranks seventh on the Power Rankings.

6. Erin Toughill

Toughill ranks among the top of female mixed-martial artists in skills and appearance.

Of Toughill's 14 careers bout, she's won 10 of them including five by way of technical knockout.

"Steel" stands at 5-foot-10 and weighs 161 pounds.

Toughill ranks sixth on the Power Rankings.

5. LaTasha Marzolla

LaTasha Marzolla entered Tuff-N-Uff Future Stars of MMA with a perfect 2-0 record. Marzolla was then knocked out in the very first round due to a dislocated elbow.

Despite being knocked out, Marzolla still ranks as one of the best-looking female mixed-martial artists.

At the age of 32, Marzolla stands 5-foot-6 and weighs 120 pounds.

Marzolla ranks fifth on the Power Rankings.

4. Kyra Gracie

Arguably the most dominant female wrestler today, Gracie holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Posting a career grappling record of 12-1-1, Gracie has trained under her uncle, Renzo Gracie.

Currently training but yet to make her MMA debut, Gracie is also one of the cutest fighters.

Grace ranks fourth on the Power Rankings.

3. Leiticia Pestova

Leiticia Pestova might not be the best fighter in MMA today, but she's certainly one of the cutest.

Pestova stands 5-foot-6 and weighs in at 125 pounds.

Posting a record of 0-2, Pestova has been knocked out and submitted.

Pestova ranks third on the Power Rankings.

2. Gina Carano

Not only is Gina Carano an exceptional fighter, but she looks good doing it.

Arguably the cutest fighter in MMA today, Carano has posted an impressive 7-1-0 record.

Standing a taller 5-foot-8 and weighing 143 pounds, Carano specializes in the Muay Thai.

Carano ranks second on the Power Rankings.

1. Michelle Waterson

Michelle Waterson's nickname of "The Karate Hottie" is self explanatory.

Posting a lifetime record of 8-3-0, Waterson has been declared victorious five times via submission.

Standing just 5-foot-3 and weighing 110 pounds, Waterson is arguably the cutest fighter in MMA today.

Waterson ranks first on the Power Rankings.