You've probably heard of Amanda Nunes. You may have even heard that she's the current women's featherweight and bantamweight champion of the UFC. This article will provide details about her career in MMA. Nunes is the UFC's first female fighter to ever win two belts, and never lose a fight. This is a remarkable feat given her relatively short career. You can read on to find out how much Nunes earned in MMA.
Amanda Nunes is currently the women's featherweight and bantamweight champion
As the current women's bantamweight/featherweight champion, Amanda Nunes has an impressive resume. She has already fought and finished every women's featherweight and bantamweight champion in the sport's history, including the current champion, Sarah D'Alelo. Nunes has been a highly-anticipated female champion in the sport but she is just as competitive with her male counterparts.
Julianna Pera defeated her to defend the title
Amanda Nunes displayed a tremendous performance, nearly finishing Amanda Pena with a back-naked choke in round five. She defended her title in her last fight against Amanda Pena at UFC 269 but was exhausted from a hard 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.
In her UFC-related career, she earned $21,140,000
Amanda Nunes has made more than $2140,000 in total UFC earnings. In addition to $532,000 for her win against Holly Holm in the UFC Featherweight Title, she also received $1,042,000 for her defeat of Julianna pena in UFC 277. Reebok, TEN and TEN water have also offered Nunes endorsement deals. Here's what Nunes did to break through the top earners listing and make more than $2,000,000 in the UFC.
She has never lost any fights in her professional career.
As a mixed martial artist, Amanda Nunes is a complete artist. She has an insatiable desire to improve, and she will never settle for less than perfection. Nunes has a disciplined work ethic that is dedicated to her craft. This allows her talent to grow in incredible ways. She's been called the best female striker in the women’s bantamweight section. 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. She adopted the last name Nunes in April 2021. The couple met on set of The Ultimate Fighter, 2011.
She is originally from Brazil
Brazilian soccer star Amanda Nunes grew up in the state of Pojuca in the northeast region of the country. As a child, her parents separated. Growing up in a small community, she played soccer on the streets all her life and was often involved in trouble. Nunes was a soccer fanatic as a child. She has remained in Brazil since then due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, and the resulting economic crises.
She has participated in 5 consecutive UFC fights
Amanda Nunes is a UFC fighter who has fought five consecutive fights. Pena is taken down by Nunes with a double leg Takedown. She then hits a hard right hand. Two minutes left, Nunes brings Pena to her knees and elbows. Nunes won the fight via a ground-and pound finish. Nunes smiles widely after the fight.
She is the first woman ever to win two UFC title fights
Amanda Nunes made history when she became the first woman ever to hold both UFC championships simultaneously. She is currently both the bantamweight and featherweight champions, and has defended both of her belts. This is a major accomplishment, given that Nunes is an openly gay athlete. Nunes became the first woman to win both UFC titles in 2016 after defeating Ronda Rodusey.