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Istela Nunes

6-6-0BrazilBrazilLast 5
Muay Thai 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Loma Lookboonmee · Unanimous Decision · Apr 5, 2025

6-6-0 · 2 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Loma LookboonmeeUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy·April 5, 2025

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CAREER SUMMARY

Istela Nunes holds a professional MMA record of 6-6-0. Nunes has won 6 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Nunes lands 4.28 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Nunes also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Most recent fight: April 5, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC, ONE.

Profile

Height
5'4"163 cm
Weight
115 lbs52 kg
Reach
66"168 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jul 23, 1992
Age
34
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Atibaia, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Loma Lookboonmee
    UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy· Apr 5, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 6-6 vs 10-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Viktoriia Dudakova
    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bueno Silva· Jul 15, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 6-5 vs 7-0
    TKO
    R1 · 0:34
  3. LOSS
    vs Yazmin Jauregui
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 3, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 6-4 vs 10-0
    TKO
    R2 · 4:06
  4. LOSS
    vs Sam Hughes
    UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Muhammad 2· Apr 16, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 6-3 vs 6-4
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs Ariane Carnelossi
    UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont Viana· Oct 16, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 6-2 vs 14-2
    SUB
    R3 · 2:57
  6. WIN
    vs Gina Iniong
    ONE · Battle For The Heavens· Jul 7, 2018· Atomweight· 6-1 vs 7-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Angela LeeTitle bout
    ONE · Dynasty Of Heroes· May 26, 2017· Women's Atomweight· 5-1 vs 8-0
    SUB
    R2 · 2:18
  8. WIN
    vs Mei Yamaguchi
    ONE · Heroes Of The World· Aug 13, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 5-0 vs 12-10-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Karoline Martins
    FLC 2· Apr 21, 2016· Strawweight· 4-0 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R3 · 3:00
  10. WIN
    vs Thais Camila
    NCE 4· Jan 30, 2016· Strawweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
    UD
  11. NC
    vs Caroline Silva
    Imortal FC 2· Dec 13, 2015· Strawweight· 2-0 vs 0-2
    NC
    R1
  12. WIN
    vs Maria Vega
    3FC: Desafio Tres Fronters· Nov 21, 2015· 2-0 vs 1-2
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Cynthia Cândido
    PRVT: Cascavel Top Fight 2· Oct 18, 2015· Strawweight· 1-0 vs 1-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:42

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Top Team Brasil

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (96 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power83
Kick power93
Punch speed96
Kick speed94
Accuracy77
Takedowns49
Ground striking51
Submissions49
Chin67
Body strength80
Cardio90

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 6-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed4.28per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.07per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed48%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.28per min
47% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.07per min
60% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed48%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Istela Nunes sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Istela Nunes earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1476▼12
Peak
1641Aug 13, 2016
Rated fights
12
1500160020162018202020222024Oct 18, 2015 · 1535Nov 21, 2015 · 1558Jan 30, 2016 · 1582Apr 21, 2016 · 1621Aug 13, 2016 · 1641May 26, 2017 · 1598Jul 7, 2018 · 1617Oct 16, 2021 · 1536Apr 17, 2022 · 1514Dec 4, 2022 · 1500Jul 16, 2023 · 1485Apr 6, 2025 · 14761476

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Frequently asked questions

When does Istela Nunes fight next?

Istela Nunes has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Istela Nunes's record?

Istela Nunes's professional MMA record is 6-6-0.

Who is Istela Nunes fighting next?

Istela Nunes's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Istela Nunes fight last?

Istela Nunes most recently fought Loma Lookboonmee at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy on Saturday, April 5, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Istela Nunes fight in?

Istela Nunes fights at Women's Strawweight.

How many knockouts does Istela Nunes have?

Istela Nunes has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Istela Nunes?

Istela Nunes is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Istela Nunes weigh?

Istela Nunes weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).

What is Istela Nunes's reach?

Istela Nunes has a reach of 66" (168 cm).

How old is Istela Nunes?

Istela Nunes is 34 years old (born Jul 23, 1992).

Where is Istela Nunes from?

Istela Nunes is from Brazil.

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