Shortest UFC Fighters: Montserrat Ruiz Leads at 5'0"

Quick answer

On October 22, 2026, Montserrat Conejo Ruiz is the shortest active UFC fighter in AgentMMA's data at 5'0" (152 cm). Jessica Andrade, Loma Lookboonmee, Tabatha Ricci, Talita Alencar and Tecia Pennington follow at 5'1" (155 cm). This is an active-roster list, not an all-time claim.

Data snapshot: AgentMMA analysis of 738 active UFC fighters with a recorded height, covering UFC bouts from 1994-03-11 to 2026-10-17 (computed 2026-10-22).

Who are the shortest UFC fighters?

Shortest active UFC fighters

The order follows listed height, not reach, ranking or record. Five fighters share 5'1", while the next group stands 5'2". Height and reach aren't interchangeable: Talita Alencar has a 58-inch reach, while Melissa Martinez has 66 inches.

How is this list counted?

AgentMMA starts with fighters who have a recorded height on UFC Stats. A fighter counts as active after a UFC bout within 548 days or when a bout is booked. The cutoff is October 17, 2026. The study covers UFC competition back to March 11, 1994.

Only UFC bouts build the UFC record shown here. Fights in other promotions belong in a professional record, but never enter this UFC figure. An overturned UFC result counts as a no-contest when UFC Stats stores it that way.

Height comes from the profile's whole-inch field. The metric number is a conversion, not a second measurement. Profiles are rarely remeasured after a fighter joins.

Small source differences do occur. UFC.com lists Jessica Andrade at 61.5 inches, while UFC Stats lists 5'1". This page follows the UFC Stats field named in the method.

Other lists may include retired fighters, men only or results from every MMA promotion. The UFC record book also sets five-fight minimums for many rate tables. This height list has no fight minimum.

Guinness still has a 2010 page naming four 5'6" men as the shortest UFC fighters. That dated, male-only population answers a different question from this active list.

Notable names on the list

Montserrat Conejo Ruiz

Ruiz is the clear leader at 5'0" (152 cm), one inch below the next group. Her official UFC profile marks her active and records a March 2021 Octagon debut. AgentMMA's table gives her a 1-4-0 UFC record.

Jessica Andrade

Andrade is the only former UFC champion in this top 20. She won the strawweight title despite standing 5'1" in UFC Stats. Her 17-13-0 UFC record also makes her the most experienced fighter in the table.

Loma Lookboonmee

Lookboonmee became the first fighter from Thailand to compete in the UFC. Her official profile still marks her active. She stands 5'1", has a 61-inch reach and carries a 7-4-0 UFC record here.

Tabatha Ricci

The UFC's current profile lists Ricci as active and ranked No. 11 at women's strawweight. She is another member of the 5'1" group. Her listed reach is also 61 inches, with a 7-5-0 UFC record.

Related AgentMMA pages

• Youngest active UFC fighter
• Undefeated UFC fighters
• Longest UFC win streaks
• Most UFC wins
• UFC reach advantage: what the data shows

How solid is this data?

This list answers a narrow stored-data question well. It covers 738 active UFC fighters with a recorded height. A fighter without that field can't enter the table, even if the roster lists them elsewhere.

The results window runs from 1994-03-11 through 2026-10-17. Only UFC bouts affect UFC records. Fights in other promotions can appear in a separately labelled professional record, but not here.

An overturned result counts as a no-contest when that is how UFC Stats stores it. Heights are listed in whole inches and are rarely checked again after a fighter signs. Treat a one-inch difference as a profile value, not a fresh physical measurement.

Active status is calculated from a UFC bout within 548 days or a booked bout. The page changes when a new result or booking alters eligibility. It can also change if the source updates a height.

FAQ

Who is the shortest fighter in the UFC right now?

Montserrat Conejo Ruiz is the shortest active UFC fighter in AgentMMA's October 22, 2026 study. UFC Stats lists her at 5'0" (152 cm).

Who is the shortest active female UFC fighter?

Montserrat Conejo Ruiz. She leads this active list at 5'0" (152 cm), with a 61-inch reach and a 1-4-0 UFC record.

How tall is Jessica Andrade?

UFC Stats lists Jessica Andrade at 5'1" (155 cm). UFC.com displays 61.5 inches, so the two official UFC properties differ by half an inch.

Who is the shortest UFC fighter ever?

This study doesn't make an all-time claim. It ranks active fighters under a 548-day activity rule. Within that population, Montserrat Conejo Ruiz is shortest at 5'0" (152 cm).

Does the shortest fighter also have the shortest reach?

No. Talita Alencar has the shortest reach in this table at 58 inches, despite standing one inch taller than Ruiz. See UFC reach advantage: what the data shows for matchup context.