Amanda Nunes is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. She is currently competing for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion title. Read the article to know Nunes’ net worth, salary, earnings, husband, and other details.
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About Amanda Nunes:
Amanda Nunes first started learning Capoeira when she was five. Then she joined a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu class. She earned the 2008 American Jiu-jitsu Championship 2008 as a blue belt. Additionally, she earned a gold medal at the 2009 World Jiu-jitsu Championship as a purple belt. Following that, she became a lightweight division world champion of the North American Grappling Association in 2012.
Nunes shifted to MMA in 2007. After moving to the USA, she started training at the AMA Fight Club. She made her professional MMA debut in 2008. At the Prime MMA Championship, she lost her debut fight against Ana Maria in the first round. Following this, she won the next 5 fights constructively via TKO stoppage. In her 7th career bout, she faced Julia Budd. In her Strikeforce debut, she knocked out Budd in just 14 seconds.
Amanda Nunes made her UFC debut at the UFC 163. There she faced Sheila Gaff and knocked her out in the first round. She again won her second UFC bout against Germaine de Randamie via 1st round TKO. Nunes earned her first title, the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship in 2016. She defeated Miesha Tate to earn the title. Then she went on to defend the title successfully 5 times till 2021. Furthermore, she earned the UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship by defeating Cris Cyborg in 2018. Unfortunately, the fighter lost her Bantamweight title in 2021 against Julianna Pena. They are scheduled for a rematch for the title on July 30, 2022.
Amanda Nunes’ Net Worth and Salary:
Amanda Nunes’ net worth is $4 million in 2022. In her recent losing bout against Pena, she earned a $400,000 guaranteed purse. Additionally, she earned $42,000 in sponsorship pay. Before that, she received a guaranteed purse of $350,000 in UFC 259. There she also earned $100,000 as a win bonus and $40,000 as fight week incentive pay. Her current average purse amount is $400,000. From her professional MMA career, Nunes earned a total of $4,129,500.
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Amanda Lourenço Nunes |
| Nickname | Lioness |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Date of Birth | May 30, 1988 |
| Debut | March 8, 2008 |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 135lbs (61 kg) |
| Age | 34 |
| Birthplace | Pojuca, Bahia, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Father’s Name | Sindoval Nunes |
| Mother’s Name | Ivete Nunes |
| Salary | $400,000 |
| Twitter Handle | @Amanda_leoa |
| Instagram Handle | @amanda_leoa |
Nunes’ Wife:
Amanda Nunes is currently married to Nina Ann Nunes. Nina Nunes is also a professional MMA strawweight division competitor. Amanda is the first openly lesbian UFC champion. She and Nina met in 2012. They announced their engagement in 2018. In September 2020, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Reagan Ann Nunes.
Her Age:
Nunes was born on 30 May 1998 in Bahia Brazil. She is currently 34 years old.
Her Height and Weight:
The Brazilian mixed martial artist is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall. She weighs 135lbs (61 kg) and is competing in the Bantamweight division. Additionally, she is the current UFC Women’s Featherweight Championship titleholder.
Amanda Nunes’ Endorsements:
Nunes’ successful MMA career brought her multiple endorsement deals. She had brand ambassador deals with Reebok, Celsius Energy Drink, Yamamoto Nutrition, and Tokyo Time. Recently she signed a sponsorship deal with Revivid Sport CBD. Previously in 2016, she partnered with Ten spring water by Alkalife. Additionally, she appeared in Modelo commercials several times.
Amanda Nunes’ stats:
Professional Record
| Match | Win | Lose |
| Knockout | 13 | 2 |
| Submission | 4 | 2 |
| Decision | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 5 |
Career Breakdown
| Round | Res. | Record | Opponent | Method |
| 2 | Loss | 21–5 | Julianna Peña | Submission (rear-naked choke) |
| 1 | Win | 21–4 | Megan Anderson | Submission (reverse triangle armbar) |
| 5 | Win | 20–4 | Felicia Spencer | Decision (unanimous) |
| 5 | Win | 19–4 | Germaine de Randamie | Decision (unanimous) |
| 1 | Win | 18–4 | Holly Holm | TKO (head kick and punches) |
| 1 | Win | 17–4 | Cris Cyborg | KO (punch) |
| 5 | Win | 16–4 | Raquel Pennington | TKO (elbows and punches) |
| 5 | Win | 15–4 | Valentina Shevchenko | Decision (split) |
| 1 | Win | 14–4 | Ronda Rousey | TKO (punches) |
| 1 | Win | 13–4 | Miesha Tate | Submission (rear-naked choke) |
| 3 | Win | 12–4 | Valentina Shevchenko | Decision (unanimous) |
| 1 | Win | 11–4 | Sara McMann | Submission (rear-naked choke) |
| 1 | Win | 10–4 | Shayna Baszler | TKO (leg kick) |
| 3 | Loss | 9–4 | Cat Zingano | TKO (elbows and punches) |
| 1 | Win | 9–3 | Germaine de Randamie | TKO (elbows) |
| 1 | Win | 8–3 | Sheila Gaff | TKO (punches and elbows) |
| 3 | Loss | 7–3 | Sarah D’Alelio | Decision (unanimous) |
| 1 | Win | 7–2 | Raquel Pa’aluhi | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) |
| 2 | Loss | 6–2 | Alexis Davis | TKO (punches) |
| 1 | Win | 6–1 | Julia Budd | KO (punches) |
| 2 | Win | 5–1 | Ediane Gomes | TKO (punches) |
| 2 | Win | 4–1 | Vanessa Porto | TKO (corner stoppage) |
| 1 | Win | 3–1 | Deise Lee Rocha | TKO (punches) |
| 1 | Win | 2–1 | Nadja Nadja | TKO (punches) |
| 1 | Win | 1–1 | Paty Barbosa | TKO (corner stoppage) |
| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Ana Maria | Submission (armbar) |
Amanda Nunes Top 5 Finishes
FAQ about Amanda Nunes:
What is Amanda Nunes’ UFC ranking?
As of December 13, 2021, Nunes is ranked 1st in the UFC women’s bantamweight rankings.
What is Nunes’ Net Worth in 2022?
Nunes’ net worth is $4 million in 2022.
Is She Married?
Yes, Nunes is married to the professional mixed martial artist Nina Ann Nunes.
What is Nunes’ Height?
Amanda Nunes is 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) tall.
