You've probably heard of Amanda Nunes. She may be the current UFC women's bantamweight or featherweight champion. This article will provide details about her career in MMA. Nunes is also the first female UFC fighter ever to win two fights and never lose one. 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 currently holds the title of women's champion at featherweight and bantamweight.
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.
She beat Julianna Pena to defend her title
Amanda Nunes put on a magnificent performance. She nearly finished Amanda Pena by landing a rear-naked chop in round 5. In her last fight, she defended her title against Amanda Pena in UFC 269, but was left exhausted after an arduous training camp. Nunes' impressive resume outperformed Pena's in almost all areas, including her dominant takedowns, submissions, ground and pound, and dominating takedowns.
She made $2,140,000 during her UFC career
Amanda Nunes is the UFC's highest earner with over $2,140,000. She received $532,000 for winning the UFC featherweight title against Holly Holm and a further $1,042,000 for defeating Julianna Pena in UFC 277. Reebok has signed massive endorsement deals with Nunes, as well as TEN spring water. 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 can be described as a true mixed martial artist. She has an unquenchable desire to improve and never settle for anything less than perfection. Nunes' talent can grow in extraordinary ways because of her meticulous work ethic, dedication to her craft and discipline. Nunes has been called the greatest striker in women's bantamweight. Does that mean she is the best UFC striker?
She is married to Nina Ansaroff
It's official. Nina Ansaroff and Amanda Nunes have been married. She is currently 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 Brazilian
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 dreamed of being a professional soccer player as a child. Unfortunately, Nunes was prevented from returning to Brazil by the COVID-19 Pandemic and the resulting financial crisis.
She has fought in 5 consecutive UFC fights
Amanda Nunes has fought five consecutive UFC matches. Pena is knocked down by Nunes in round 1. She performs a double leg takedown, and then lands a hard right-hand. 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 UFC's first female champion.
Amanda Nunes was the first woman to simultaneously hold two UFC titles. She is currently the bantamweight champion. This is a major accomplishment, given that Nunes is an openly gay athlete. Nunes defeated Ronda Rousey 2016 to win her first UFC title.