Amanda Nunes

Amanda Nunes is widely regarded as the greatest female mixed martial artist of all time. The Brazilian fighter made UFC history by becoming the first woman to hold two championship belts simultaneously, reigning as both the bantamweight and featherweight champion. Over the course of her legendary career, she defeated virtually every top female fighter of her era, including Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Miesha Tate, Holly Holm, Valentina Shevchenko, and Germaine de Randamie.

Born on May 30, 1988, in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, Nunes began training in karate at age four before transitioning to boxing and eventually Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA. She made her professional MMA debut in 2008 and joined the UFC roster in 2013. After some early setbacks, she went on an unprecedented winning streak that saw her capture the bantamweight title in 2016 with a devastating first-round knockout of Miesha Tate. She then added the featherweight belt by knocking out the seemingly invincible Cris Cyborg in just 51 seconds at UFC 232.

Her knockout of Ronda Rousey at UFC 207 in December 2016 lasted just 48 seconds and is considered one of the most significant moments in women’s MMA history. Nunes successfully defended her bantamweight title multiple times and is celebrated for her powerful striking, well-rounded skill set, and fierce competitive drive. She retired from professional competition in 2023 with a professional record of 23-5.

Outside the octagon, Nunes lives with her wife, fellow UFC fighter Nina Ansaroff, and their daughter Raegan. She has transitioned into coaching and training the next generation of fighters. Her endorsement deals, fight purses, and post-career ventures have contributed to an estimated net worth of $5 million, befitting her status as the most dominant female fighter in MMA history.