Women's pound-for-pound rankings: Holly Holm proves her worth

— -- Who is the world's best women's mixed martial artist, regardless of weight class? My latest top 10 ranking is listed below.

In addition, here is my men's pound-for-pound ranking.

Note: Results through November 17.

Justino celebrated the fall of Ronda Rousey on social media, but we'll see how it ultimately affects the Brazilian's career. With no Rousey fight to work toward (at least for the time being), it's sort of unclear where Justino goes. The whole point of attempting to cut to 135 was specifically for Rousey. Cyborg is the No. 1 female as of now, but a lack of competition to face threatens her spot.

Jedrzejczyk went into UFC 193 as Rousey's understudy in terms of carrying a card. The promotion's need for Jedrzejczyk to develop star power only increased after Rousey went down at that event. Jedrzejczyk has been dominant in three consecutive title fights, though her next expected opponent, Claudia Gadelha, promises to give her a close fight.

Is Holm the most accomplished woman in combat sports history? There's certainly a case to be made after the former pro boxing champion dominated Ronda Rousey to claim the UFC bantamweight title in November. In some ways, Holm went into UFC 193 with nothing to lose. That won't be the case in an expected rematch with Rousey, as pressure will be high to repeat the performance.

4. Ronda Rousey
?  Age: 28
?  Record: 12-1
?  Div.: Bantamweight (UFC)
?  Last: L (KO2) Holly Holm, Nov. 14, 2015
?  Next: TBD

Rousey's curtain of invincibility was yanked open at UFC 193 and as a result, there are more questions than ever surrounding the former UFC champion. Was she exposed in a major way or was this simply a bad night coupled with poor preparation and personal distractions? Can she bounce back against an opponent who completely dismantled her? Everybody loves a comeback story.

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5. Claudia Gadelha
?  Age: 26
?  Record: 13-1
?  Div.: Strawweight (UFC)
? Last: W (UD) Jessica Aguilar, Aug. 1, 2015
?  Next: TBD

The Nova Uniao strawweight was sensational in a win over Jessica Aguilar in August and will now eye a rematch with Jedrzejczyk, whom she narrowly lost to via split decision late last year.

6. Miesha Tate
?  Age: 28
?  Record: 17-5
?  Div.: Bantamweight (UFC)
? Last: W (UD) Jessica Eye, July 25, 2015
?  Next: TBD

Tate was passed over for a shot at the UFC title -- and it's pretty hard to argue the move after her replacement, Holly Holm, knocked out Ronda Rousey in the second round of their championship fight. The good news for Tate is Rousey is no longer the champion. The bad news is Rousey will get an immediate rematch. Tate will likely have to book another fight in the meantime.

7. Cat Zingano
?  Age: 33
?  Record: 9-1
?  Div.: Bantamweight (UFC)
? Last: L (Sub1) Ronda Rousey, Feb. 28., 2015
?  Next: TBD

Zingano's harrowing road to a UFC title shot came to an unfortunate end when she submitted to a Ronda Rousey armbar in just 14 seconds. We haven't seen Zingano in the cage since. She's still considered one of the top bantamweights in the world. A couple of wins will have her back in line to challenge for the belt.

8. Jessica Aguilar
?  Age: 33
?  Record: 19-6
?  Div.: Strawweight (UFC)
? Last: L (UD) Claudia Gadelha, Aug. 1, 2015
?  Next: TBD

Long considered the top strawweight in the world, Aguilar hast lost that distinction after a resounding beating at the hands of Claudia Gadelha in her UFC debut. She showed grit in the loss, however, and figures to still have gas in the tank at 33.

9. Amanda Nunes
?  Age: 27
?  Record: 11-4
?  Div.: Bantamweight (UFC)
? Last: W (Sub1) Sara McMann, Aug. 8, 2015
?  Next: TBD

Nunes hasn't received as much attention in the UFC's bantamweight division as some of her peers, but she is 4-1 in the Octagon after a first-round dismantling of Sara McMann. At 27, Nunes is entering her prime and a very intriguing name at the moment at 135 pounds.

10. Carla Esparza
?  Age: 27
?  Record: 10-3
?  Div.: Strawweight (UFC)
? Last: L (KO2) Joanna Jedrzejczyk, March 14, 2015
?  Next: TBD

The former UFC and Invicta FC champion faces a potentially long road back to a title shot, as there are plenty of 115-pound contenders waiting for a chance to fight Jedrzejczyk. Esparza is no stranger to a winning streak though, and she figures to be back in the title conversation in due time.