Amanda Nunes
Last fight: Win vs Irene Aldana · Unanimous Decision · Jun 10, 2023
CAREER SUMMARY
Amanda Nunes holds a professional MMA record of 23-5-0. Nunes has won 23 fights: 13 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Nunes lands 4.54 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 2.79 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 10, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.
Profile
- Height
- 5'8"173 cm
- Weight
- 135 lbs61 kg
- Reach
- 69"175 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- May 30, 1988
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Pojuca, Bahia, Brazil
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More on the blogCareer history
- WINUFC 289: Nunes vs Aldana· Jun 10, 2023· Women's Bantamweight· 23-5 vs 14-7UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 277: Peña vs Nunes· Jul 30, 2022· Women's Bantamweight· 22-5 vs 10-5UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 269: Oliveira vs Poirier· Dec 11, 2021· Women's Bantamweight· 21-5 vs 10-4SUBR2 · 3:26
- WINUFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Women's Featherweight· 21-4 vs 10-5SUBR1 · 2:03
- WINUFC 250: Nunes vs Spencer· Jun 6, 2020· Women's Featherweight· 20-4 vs 8-2UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Women's Bantamweight· 19-4 vs 9-4UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Women's Bantamweight· 18-4 vs 12-5POTNTKOR1 · 4:10
- WINUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Women's Featherweight· 17-4 vs 20-2POTNTKOR1 · 0:51
- WINUFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington· May 12, 2018· Women's Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 9-6TKOR5 · 2:36
- WINUFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· Sep 9, 2017· Women's Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 14-3SDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 14-4 vs 12-2POTNTKOR1 · 0:48
- WINUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 9, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 18-6POTNSUBR1 · 3:16
- WINUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Women's Bantamweight· 12-4 vs 12-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Sara McMannUFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· Aug 8, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 11-4 vs 8-3POTNSUBR1 · 2:53
- WINUFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· Mar 21, 2015· Women's Bantamweight· 10-4 vs 15-10TKOR1 · 1:56
- LOSSvs Cat ZinganoUFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· Sep 27, 2014· Women's Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 9-0TKOR3 · 1:21
- WINUFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal· Nov 6, 2013· Women's Bantamweight· 9-3 vs 4-3TKOR1 · 3:56
- WINvs Sheila GaffUFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Women's Bantamweight· 8-3 vs 9-6-1TKOR1 · 2:08
- LOSSvs Sarah D'AlelioInvicta FC 4· Jan 5, 2013· Bantamweight· 7-3 vs 7-3UD
- WINvs Raquel CanutoInvicta FC 2· Jul 28, 2012· Bantamweight· 7-2 vs 2-3SUBR1 · 2:24
- LOSSvs Alexis DavisStrikeforce: Barnett vs Kharitonov· Sep 10, 2011· Women's Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 11-4TKOR2 · 4:53
- WINvs Julia BuddStrikeforce: Challengers 13· Jan 6, 2011· Women's Featherweight· 6-1 vs 1-1TKOR1 · 0:14
- WINvs Ediane GomesBitetti Combat· Feb 25, 2010· 5-1 vs 5-1TKO
- WINSamurai Fight Combat· Dec 12, 2009· 4-1 vs 10-4TKO
- WINvs Deise RochaSamurai Fight Combat· Sep 12, 2009· 3-1 vs 2-3TKO
- WINvs NadjaBahia Regional· Jul 1, 2008· 2-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Paty BarbosaDemo Fight· May 24, 2008· 1-1 vs 0-1TKO
- LOSSvs Ana MariaBahia Regional· Mar 8, 2008· 0-1 vs 2-1SUB
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2012Champion · NAGA World Championship · lightweight and absolute
- 2009Champion · IBJJF Worlds · Purple belt
- 2008Champion · IBJJF Pans · Blue belt
- Black belt · BJJ · Daniel Valverde
- Brown belt · Judo
- AGE 5Started in Capoeira
- AGE 7Started in Karate
- AGE 16Started in BJJ
- AGE 16Started in Boxing
- AGE 5Started in Capoeira
- AGE 7Started in Karate
- AGE 16Started in BJJ
- AGE 16Started in Boxing
- AGE 16Started in Judo
Camp
- Team Nunes / Lioness Studio · Sunrise, Florida, United States Founder
- Team Carvalho (Edson Carvalho academy) · Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Former
- AMA Fight Club · Whippany, New Jersey, United States Former
- MMA Masters · Miami, Florida, United States Former
- American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, United States Former
Coaches
- Din Thomas · Head coach
- Daniel Valverde · Grappling coach
- Conan Silveira · Head coach
Training partners
- Nina Nunes
- Priscila Cachoeira
- Larissa Pacheco
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Women's Bantamweight roster (10 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Amanda Nunes sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most finishes, Women's Bantamweight8
- #1 Most knockdowns, Women's Bantamweight6
- #1 Most knockouts, Women's Bantamweight6
- #1 Most control time in a fight, Women's Bantamweight18:29
- #1 Longest fights, Women's Bantamweight25:00
- #1 Most knockdowns in a fight, Women's Bantamweight3
- #1 Most knockdowns in a fight, Women's Featherweight2
- #1 Most knockdowns in a round, Women's Featherweight2
- #1 Fastest finishes, Women's Featherweight0:51
- #1 Fastest knockouts, Women's Featherweight0:51
- #1 Fastest submissions, Women's Featherweight2:03
- #2 Best striking differential, Women's Bantamweight1.82
- #2 Most fights, Women's Bantamweight15
- #3 Fastest finishes, Women's Featherweight2:03
- #3 Most takedowns in a fight, Women's Bantamweight6
- #4 Most significant strikes landed, Women's Bantamweight773
Bonus résumé
Amanda Nunes has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.
- ★ POTNvs Holly Holm · UFC 239: Jones vs SantosJul 6, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Cristiane Justino · UFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2Dec 29, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Ronda Rousey · UFC 207: Nunes vs RouseyDec 30, 2016
- ★ POTNvs Miesha Tate · UFC 200: Tate vs NunesJul 9, 2016
- ★ POTNvs Sara McMann · UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint PreuxAug 8, 2015
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Amanda Nunes earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Amanda Nunes's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Women's Bantamweight
- First ranked
- Mar 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 408
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Women's Pound-for-Pound
Women's Bantamweight
Women's Featherweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1897▲7
- Peak
- 1917Mar 7, 2021
- Rated fights
- 28
Frequently asked questions
When does Amanda Nunes fight next?
Amanda Nunes fights Kayla Harrison on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit.
What is Amanda Nunes's record?
Amanda Nunes's professional MMA record is 23-5-0.
Who is Amanda Nunes fighting next?
Amanda Nunes's next opponent is Kayla Harrison at UFC 334: Gane vs Hokit.
Who did Amanda Nunes fight last?
Amanda Nunes most recently fought Irene Aldana at UFC 289: Nunes vs Aldana on Saturday, June 10, 2023, WIN (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Amanda Nunes fight in?
Amanda Nunes fights at Women's Bantamweight.
How many knockouts does Amanda Nunes have?
Amanda Nunes has 13 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Amanda Nunes won?
Amanda Nunes has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 5× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Amanda Nunes?
Amanda Nunes is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
How much does Amanda Nunes weigh?
Amanda Nunes weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).
What is Amanda Nunes's reach?
Amanda Nunes has a reach of 69" (175 cm).
How old is Amanda Nunes?
Amanda Nunes is 38 years old (born May 30, 1988).
Where is Amanda Nunes from?
Amanda Nunes is from Brazil.
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