Best fights of Amanda Nunes
Over 15 years as a professional, Amanda Nunes has compiled a 23-5 (17) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Amanda Nunes defeats Julianna Peña in their 2nd fight
On July 30, 2022 Amanda Nunes fought Julianna Peña for the UFC Women's bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Nunes was 34 years old with a record of 21-5, and Peña was 32 with a record of 11-4. Nunes was coming off a loss, while Peña was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nunes won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Amanda Nunes KOs Cris Cyborg in 51 seconds
On December 29, 2018 Amanda Nunes fought Cris Cyborg for the UFC Women's featherweight title. Nunes was 30 years old with a record of 16-4, and Cyborg was 33 with a record of 20-1. Nunes was on a 7-fight winning streak and Cyborg was on a 10-fight winning streak. Nunes stopped Cris Cyborg via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Amanda Nunes submits Miesha Tate
On July 9, 2016 Amanda Nunes fought Miesha Tate for the UFC Women's bantamweight title. Nunes was 28 years old with a record of 12-4, and Tate was 29 with a record of 18-5. Nunes was on a 3-fight winning streak and Tate was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nunes submitted Miesha Tate via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
4. Amanda Nunes KOs Holly Holm
On July 6, 2019 Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women's bantamweight title against Holly Holm. Nunes was 31 years old with a record of 17-4, and Holm was 37 with a record of 12-4. Nunes was on a 8-fight winning streak and Holm was coming off a win. Nunes stopped Holly Holm via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Amanda Nunes KOs Ronda Rousey in 48 seconds
On December 30, 2016 Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women's bantamweight title against Ronda Rousey. Nunes was 28 years old with a record of 13-4, and Rousey was 29 with a record of 12-1. Nunes was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Rousey was coming off a loss. Nunes stopped Ronda Rousey via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Amanda Nunes defeats Irene Aldana
On June 10, 2023 Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women's bantamweight title against Irene Aldana. Nunes was 35 years old with a record of 22-5, and Aldana was 35 with a record of 14-6. Nunes was coming off a win and Aldana was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nunes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Amanda Nunes KOs Raquel Pennington
On May 12, 2018 Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women's bantamweight title against Raquel Pennington. Nunes was 29 years old with a record of 15-4, and Pennington was 29 with a record of 9-5. Nunes was on a 6-fight winning streak and Pennington was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nunes stopped Raquel Pennington via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
8. Amanda Nunes submits Megan Anderson
On March 6, 2021 Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women's featherweight title against Megan Anderson. Nunes was 32 years old with a record of 20-4, and Anderson was 31 with a record of 11-4. Nunes was on a 11-fight winning streak and Anderson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nunes submitted Megan Anderson via reverse triangle armbar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Amanda Nunes defeats Felicia Spencer
On June 6, 2020 Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women's featherweight title against Felicia Spencer. Nunes was 32 years old with a record of 19-4, and Spencer was 29 with a record of 8-1. Nunes was on a 10-fight winning streak and Spencer was coming off a win. Nunes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Amanda Nunes defeats Germaine de Randamie in their 2nd fight
On December 14, 2019 Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women's bantamweight title against Germaine de Randamie. It was their second meeting. Nunes was 31 years old with a record of 18-4, and Randamie was 35 with a record of 9-3. Nunes was on a 9-fight winning streak and Randamie was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nunes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.