One of the most acclaimed fighters in MMA history, Amanda Nunes has the skills and power to back up her reputation. She became a two-division champion in the UFC and the only fighter to defend two belts while simultaneously holding them.
The 35-year-old has managed to dominate everyone that has come her way. Nunes holds multiple records, including the most finishes (10) in UFC women’s history, and the most wins (12) in the bantamweight division. Even in the latter half of her career, Nunes doesn’t appear to be slowing down.
Married to MMA fighter Nina Nunes (formerly Ansaroff), the two have a child together (with one on the way). She has fought not only for legacy but for family.
“The lion is always dangerous, but when she has a baby, nobody can stop her.”@Amanda_Leoa says she even more dangerous now 😳 #UFC259 pic.twitter.com/BN32Vh0p9F
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 7, 2021
After beating Julianna Pena to reclaim the gold she took from her, Nunes looks to continue her path of destruction as she defends the UFC bantamweight title against Irene Aldana at UFC 289 on June 10.
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The Sporting News looks into the career of Nunes, from where she started to how she became one of the most successful MMA…
