The Lioness
Amanda Nunes
Career overview
Amanda Nunes holds a professional record of 23–5 with an Orthodox stance and stands 5'8" tall with a 69-inch reach. The Brazilian fighter operates as a well-rounded mixed martial artist who combines effective striking with consistent grappling pressure.
Over her career, Nunes has landed 4.55 strikes per minute at 51% accuracy while maintaining solid defensive metrics of 57% striking defense and 82% takedown defense. She averages 2.73 takedowns per 15 minutes at 54% accuracy and 0.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes, demonstrating a balanced approach that doesn't rely heavily on finishing holds.
Recent performances highlight her finishing ability: she submitted Megan Anderson in the first round (March 2021), knocked out Raquel Pennington in the fifth round (May 2018), and won a split decision against Valentina Shevchenko in a grueling five-rounder (September 2017). Earlier setbacks include losses to Cat Zingano via third-round knockout (September 2014) and Alexis Davis via second-round TKO (September 2011).
Nunes has shown resilience in bouncing back from adversity, stringing together victories against quality opposition while maintaining technical proficiency across striking and wrestling domains.