Amanda Nunes is most likely someone you've heard of. You may have even heard that she's the current women's featherweight and bantamweight champion of the UFC. If not, this article will give you the details of 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. Amanda Nunes has fought all of the women's featherweight/bantamweight champions in the sport's storied history, including Sarah D'Alelo. Nunes has been the sport's most popular female competitor, but she is just the same as her male counterparts.
Julianna Pera defeated her to defend the title
Amanda Nunes put on a magnificent performance. She nearly finished Amanda Pena by landing a rear-naked chop in round 5. After an exhausting training camp, she defended her title again against Amanda Pena in UFC 269. Nunes' impressive resume surpassed Pena's in almost every way, including her dominating takedowns, submissions, and ground and pound.
She made $2,140,000 during her UFC career
Amanda Nunes, a UFC fighter, has earned more than $2,140,000. She won the UFC featherweight crown against Holly Holm for $532,000, and she was also awarded $1,042,000 when she defeated Julianna Pena in UFC 269. Reebok endorsements have been huge for Nunes as has TEN springwater and Reebok endorsements. Here's how Nunes broke into the top earners and earned more than $2 million in UFC.
She has never lost an opponent in her fights.
Amanda Nunes is a mixed-martial artist. She is driven to excel and has a never-ending desire to learn more. Nunes' talent is a testament to her dedication and hard work. She is the female bantamweight division's best striker. Does that mean she is the best UFC striker?
She is married Nina Ansaroff
It's official. Nina Ansaroff and Amanda Nunes have been married. She is the UFC women’s bantamweight and featherweight champion. In April 2021, she began using Nunes' last name. The couple met while filming The Ultimate Fighter in 2011.
She is originally from Brazil
Brazilian soccer superstar Amanda Nunes was born and raised in Pojuca. As a child, her parents separated. Growing up in a small village, Nunes played soccer on the streets often and got into trouble. Nunes dreamed as a child of playing professional soccer. The COVID-19 epidemic in Brazil and subsequent economic crisis prevented Nunes from returning to Brazil.
She has been in five consecutive UFC bouts.
Amanda Nunes has been in five consecutive UFC fights. She takes Pena down in the first round with a double-leg takedown and lands hard right hands. Two minutes left, Nunes brings Pena to her knees and elbows. Nunes's final fight is a ground andpound. Pena smiles broadly after the fight.
She is also the first woman to win both UFC titles.
Amanda Nunes was the first woman to simultaneously hold two UFC titles. She is currently the bantamweight champion. This is a great feat, considering Nunes is openly transgender. Nunes beat Ronda Rousey to become the first woman ever to win two UFC championships simultaneously.