Amanda Nunes is probably someone you have heard of. Perhaps you've heard of Amanda Nunes as the current UFC women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion. This article will provide details about her career in MMA. Nunes is the first UFC female fighter to win two belts without losing a fight. This is a remarkable feat given her relatively short career. Continue reading if you are curious to learn how much Nunes made in MMA.
Amanda Nunes is the current women's bantamweight and featherweight champion
As the current women's bantamweight/featherweight champion, Amanda Nunes has an impressive resume. She has fought and won every women's bantamweight and featherweight champions in the sport's history. Although Nunes is a well-known female fighter, she remains just as competitive as her male counterparts.
Julianna Pena was defeated by her to defend her title
It was a stunning performance from Amanda Nunes, who nearly finished Amanda Pena with a rear-naked choke in the fifth round. In her last fight, Amanda Nunes defended her title at UFC 269 against Amanda Pena. However, she was tired after a difficult training camp. Nunes had an impressive resume that was almost as impressive as Pena's. She is known for her dominate takedowns, submissions (and ground and pound) skills.
She made $2,140,000 during her UFC career
Amanda Nunes, a UFC fighter, has earned more than $2,140,000. For winning the UFC featherweight championship against Holly Holm, Nunes received $532,000 and $1,042,000 respectively for beating Julianna Pena at UFC 277. Reebok and TEN have also signed huge endorsement deals for Nunes. Here's how Nunes broke through the top earners list and earned over $2 million in the UFC.
She has never lost a fight during her career.
Amanda Nunes is a master mixed martial artist. She has an unquenchable desire to improve and never settle for anything less than perfection. Nunes' talent is a testament to her dedication and hard work. She is the female bantamweight division's best striker. But does that mean she's the best striker in the UFC?
She is married Nina Ansaroff
It's official. Nina Ansaroff and Amanda Nunes have been married. She is the UFC's reigning women's featherweight or bantamweight champion. She started using the last name Nunes in April 2021. The couple met while filming The Ultimate Fighter in 2011.
She is from Brazil
Brazilian soccer star Amanda Nunes was brought up in Pojuca. As a child, her parents separated. She grew up playing soccer in the streets, and eventually got into trouble. As a child, Nunes dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. However, the country's COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis have kept her from moving back to her native Brazil.
She has fought in 5 UFC fights consecutively
Amanda Nunes has been in five consecutive UFC fights. Pena is brought down by Nunes' double leg takedown. Nunes takes Pena to half guard in two minutes and lands elbows. Nunes wins the fight with a ground-and-pound victory. She smiles broadly afterwards.
She is the first female to win two UFC championships
Amanda Nunes became history by becoming the first woman who held two UFC Championships simultaneously. She is currently the bantamweight champion and the featherweight champion, and she has defended both belts. This is a significant accomplishment considering Nunes is openly gay. Nunes became the first woman to win both UFC titles in 2016 after defeating Ronda Rodusey.