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Women’s MMA Cards: The Top 10 to Store in the eBay Vault

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Jason Koeppel // ONE37pm

The UFC—and mixed martial arts as a whole—has grown in popularity over the last decade. The UFC brand now makes over $1 billion per year, and that number is only expected to rise. Many fans out there agree: There’s rarely a better primetime event to watch on a Saturday night than a big-ticket MMA event. 

And what's better than picking up some trading cards featuring UFC superstars? Be sure to add a few to your collection, and eBay—the original marketplace for collectibles—has the most unique, rare and hard-to-find inventory out there. With more than two decades of expertise, it’s no doubt that eBay has the cred to deliver a full suite of physical and digital capabilities at scale. From Authenticity Guarantee to Price Guide, Collection, the eBay vault and more, eBay is the ultimate destination for trading card collectors and enthusiasts alike.

The eBay vault—a 24/7 secure facility and digital marketplace for trading card collectors with no sales tax, storage or selling fees—is the premier service in card security. Card collectors, investors and hobbyists are using the eBay vault to securely buy, sell, trade, store and invest in trading cards more seamlessly than ever before. The eBay vault has entered the market as enthusiasts are increasingly investing differently and looking at collectible items—like trading cards from UFC icons—as alternative assets. Single, graded trading cards and graded, autograph, relic, and patch cards purchased for $250+ on eBay in the US are now eligible for the eBay vault. 

Today, we’re focusing on some of the greatest female fighters of all time and their card markets. The goal is to showcase ten different graded cards that have the best potential for any collection in the eBay vault. We aimed to find a wide variety of slabs for all price points. Let’s dive right in!

1. Amanda Nunes 2021 Prizm UFC Champion Signatures Blue

2021 Prizm Amanda Nunes Blue Auto
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Amanda Nunes is undoubtedly one of the top female MMA fighters right now. She’s currently ranked #2 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, so the sky's the limit for the 34-year-old star.

The inaugural Prizm UFC set produced a wide variety of available autographs. Nunes’ is one of the most sought-after copies, which is evidenced by this card selling for as high as $4,250. Non-numbered copies are a viable substitution, but a graded autograph of Amanda Nunes is a must for any UFC fan’s collection in the eBay vault.

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2. Holly Holm 2021 Select UFC Signatures Gold /10 PSA 10

2021 Select Signatures Gold Holly Holm Auto
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No serious list of the top female MMA fighters can leave off Holly Holm. After her immaculate upset against Ronda Rousey in 2015, Holm became a household name and quickly climbed the UFC ranks. Now at 41, she still remains one of the more popular female fighters.

This gold auto from Select sold for just north of $300, and it’s numbered out of 10. For us, it checks all the boxes as an inexpensive, but essential candidate for any collection in the eBay vault.

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3. Ronda Rousey 2012 Topps Finest Rookie 1st Autograph

2012 Finest Ronda Rousey Auto
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There are few fighters who generated as much buzz as Ronda Rousey did in the 2010s. She took the UFC by storm and finished with six successful bantamweight title defenses. Often dubbed the GOAT of women’s MMA, “Rowdy” will remain relevant in the fight game for decades to come.

This 2012 Topps Finest card features a “1st autograph” symbol that was popularized by Bowman Baseball products. Moreover, it gives the card status and appeal as a rookie card, which may be why it consistently sells for $1,000-$2,000.

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4. Valentina Shevchenko 2017 Topps Chrome UFC Gold Refractor /50

Valentina Shevchenko 2017 Topps Chrome Gold Refractor
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A must-watch in recent UFC events, Shevchenko has earned the nickname “Bullet” thanks to her explosive fighting style. She’s also become a favorite within The Hobby, with many $1,000+ trading card sales in the last few months.

This gold refractor from 2017 Topps Chrome UFC is Shevchenko’s rookie, numbered out of 50. The blue, green and purple parallels beautifully complement any collection in the eBay vault, and you can never go wrong with gold.

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5. Gina Carano 2020 Star Wars Stellar Autograph /25 (Graded)

Star Wars Stellar 2020 Gina Carano Cara Dune Auto
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Gina Carano was once considered the “face of women’s MMA.” Now, a decade later, she’s remained extremely relevant in pop culture with her acting career. Carano appeared in both the Deadpool and Fast and Furious franchises, and she plays a key role as Cara Dune in The Mandalorian.

This stunning on-card signature from 2020 Star Wars Stellar would be a perfect fit for any collection in the eBay vault, if graded. It’s sold for as high as $1,100, but on-card autos in similar sets can be picked up for $500-$600 cheaper.

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6. Cris Cyborg 2011 Topps UFC “Moment of Truth” Rookie Auto /15 (Graded)

Topps UFC Moment of Truth Cris Cyborg Auto
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Cris Cyborg has electrified women’s MMA over the last decade. Although she’s been involved with UFC Strikeforce since 2009, the 37-year-old has still remained in the top ten pound-for-pound rankings.

This 2011 auto from Topps is Cyborg’s first, and it also rarely pops up as a graded copy. If you can scoop one of these at a good price and send it off to be slabbed, this is a great play for your collection in the eBay vault.

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7. Rose Namajunas 2021 Select Signatures Tie-Dye /25

2021 Select Tie Dye Rose Namajunas Auto
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Next, we have an absolutely stunning Select Tie-Dye autograph of Rose Namajunas. Panini acquired UFC rights in 2021 and quickly released a Prizm, Select and Chronicles set. While each of them has its pros, there are few better-looking cards than the tie-dye parallel. This PSA 10 copy last sold for $830, making it a nice mid-end candidate for the vault.

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8. Zhang Weili 2021 Prizm UFC Premium Auto /11

Zhang Weili 2021 Prizm Champion Signatures  Auto
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Currently sitting at #3 in the pound-for-pound rankings, Weili has made a name for herself with the nickname “Magnum.” With rumors of a possible Shevchenko/Weili bout, we’ll have to see whether the “Bullet” or the “Magnum” come out on top.

This 2021 Prizm autograph comes from the premium box sets, which were originally an online-only purchase. It last sold for $420.

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9. Julianna Peña 2021 Prizm Gold Rookie /10

JULIANNA PENA 2021 PRIZM GOLD
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As we mentioned earlier, few parallels are more collectible in The Hobby than gold. Besides the black 1/1 (which hasn’t sold publicly), this is the best Julianna Peña card that Panini has made. It last sold for $830, but that number could jump if she ever defeats Nunes, Holm, or any of the other premier fighters on this list.

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10. Joanna Jędrzejczyk 2021 Prizm UFC Color Blast Case Hit

2021 Prizm Color Blast Joanna Jedrzejczyk
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To round the list off, we have one of the most proven women’s MMA fighters of all time. Joanna Jędrzejczyk is fast, tough, precise and resilient—some of the best qualities you look for in a fighter. She’s also dominated a slew of UFC events in the 2010s.

Whether it’s in your hand or securely vaulted, this color blast case hit from 2021 Prizm is a card that will always display well. It can also be picked up for around $400, making it one of the most cost-efficient cards on this list.

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Will you be adding any trading cards from the top stars in women’s MMA to your collection in the eBay vault? Let us know @CardTalkPod on Instagram and Twitter, and @ebaycollectibles on Instagram as well!