Challenges in the Life of Amanda Nunes in a Detailed Timeline

Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Amanda Nunes. A timeline of obstacles and growth.

Amanda Nunes is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist, renowned for her dominance in the UFC. She held both the UFC Women's Featherweight and Bantamweight titles, being a two-time Bantamweight Champion. Nunes retired as the #1 ranked female pound-for-pound UFC fighter, solidifying her legacy as one of the greatest female MMA fighters of all time.

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March 8, 2008: Professional MMA Debut

On March 8, 2008, Amanda Nunes made her professional MMA debut at Prime MMA Championship 2, facing Ana Maria and losing by armbar submission in the first round.

June 18, 2011: Strikeforce Bout Cancellation

On June 18, 2011, Amanda Nunes was scheduled to fight Julie Kedzie at Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum in Dallas, Texas, but the bout was cancelled after Nunes sustained a foot injury.

September 10, 2011: Fight against Alexis Davis

On September 10, 2011, Amanda Nunes fought Alexis Davis at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov and lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

September 29, 2012: Strikeforce Bout Cancellation

On September 29, 2012, Amanda Nunes was scheduled to face Cat Zingano at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy, but the event was cancelled due to an injury sustained by Gilbert Melendez.

January 5, 2013: Invicta FC 4 Fight

On January 5, 2013, Amanda Nunes fought Sarah D'Alelio at Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt, losing the fight via unanimous decision.

April 5, 2013: Invicta FC 5 Withdrawal

On April 5, 2013, Amanda Nunes was scheduled to face Kaitlin Young at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson, but she withdrew due to an arm injury.

September 27, 2014: UFC 178 Fight against Cat Zingano

On September 27, 2014, Amanda Nunes faced Cat Zingano at UFC 178, losing via TKO in the third round after nearly finishing Zingano in the first.

July 8, 2017: UFC 213 Fight Cancellation

On July 8, 2017, Amanda Nunes was scheduled to face Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 213 for her second title defense, but the fight was cancelled due to Nunes being hospitalized with chronic sinusitis.

May 9, 2020: UFC 250 Postponement

On May 9, 2020, Amanda Nunes's expected fight against Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 was postponed; Dana White announced the postponement on April 9.

December 2020: UFC 256 Fight Postponement

In December 2020, Amanda Nunes was expected to defend her featherweight title against Megan Anderson at UFC 256, but the fight was postponed due to an undisclosed injury.

August 7, 2021: UFC 265 Fight Cancellation

On August 7, 2021, Amanda Nunes was expected to defend her bantamweight title against Julianna Peña at UFC 265, but the bout was cancelled after Nunes tested positive for COVID-19 on July 29.