Amanda Nunes's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Amanda Nunes.

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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2008: Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship Gold Medal

In 2008, Amanda Nunes won the gold medal at the Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a blue belt.

2009: World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Gold Medal

In 2009, Amanda Nunes won the gold medal at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship as a purple belt.

January 7, 2011: Strikeforce Debut

On January 7, 2011, Amanda Nunes made her Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine in Nashville, Tennessee, defeating Julia Budd by knockout in just 14 seconds.

July 28, 2012: Invicta FC 2 Fight

On July 28, 2012, Amanda Nunes fought Raquel Pa'aluhi at Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann, winning via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round, after original opponents withdrew.

2012: NAGA World Champion

In 2012, Amanda Nunes became a world champion of the North American Grappling Association (NAGA) in the lightweight and absolute divisions.

August 3, 2013: UFC Debut

On August 3, 2013, Amanda Nunes made her Octagon debut against Sheila Gaff at UFC 163 in Brazil and won the fight via TKO in the first round.

November 6, 2013: UFC Fight Night 31 Victory

On November 6, 2013, Amanda Nunes made her second UFC appearance against Germaine de Randamie at UFC Fight Night 31, winning the fight via TKO in the first round.

March 21, 2015: UFC Fight Night 62 Victory

On March 21, 2015, Amanda Nunes faced Shayna Baszler at UFC Fight Night 62 and won the fight via TKO in the first round.

August 8, 2015: UFC Fight Night 73 Victory

On August 8, 2015, Amanda Nunes faced Sara McMann at UFC Fight Night 73, winning via rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

March 5, 2016: UFC 196 Victory

On March 5, 2016, Amanda Nunes faced Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 196 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

July 9, 2016: UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship Victory

On July 9, 2016, Amanda Nunes faced Miesha Tate for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship at UFC 200 and won by submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round, becoming the first openly gay UFC champion.

December 30, 2016: First Title Defense Against Ronda Rousey

On December 30, 2016, Amanda Nunes made her first title defense against Ronda Rousey at UFC 207, winning the fight via TKO in the first round.

May 12, 2018: UFC 224 Victory

On May 12, 2018, Amanda Nunes faced Raquel Pennington at UFC 224 and won the fight via TKO in round five. This was the first UFC event headlined by two openly gay fighters.

December 29, 2018: UFC Women's Featherweight Championship Victory

On December 29, 2018, Amanda Nunes faced Cris Cyborg at UFC 232 for the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship, winning by knockout in the first round and becoming the first woman in UFC to hold championship belts in two different divisions simultaneously. She also earned Performance of the Night award.

July 6, 2019: UFC 239 Victory

On July 6, 2019, Amanda Nunes defended her bantamweight title against Holly Holm at UFC 239, winning the fight via knockout in round one and earning the Performance of the Night award.

December 14, 2019: UFC 245 Victory

On December 14, 2019, Amanda Nunes faced Germaine de Randamie in a rematch at UFC 245, defending her UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship and winning via unanimous decision. This marked her seventh win in women's title fights in the UFC.

June 6, 2020: UFC 250 Victory

On June 6, 2020, Amanda Nunes faced Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 and won via unanimous decision.

March 6, 2021: UFC 259 Victory

On March 6, 2021, Amanda Nunes faced Megan Anderson at UFC 259 and won the fight via triangle armbar in round one.

July 30, 2022: UFC 277 Victory

On July 30, 2022, Amanda Nunes faced Julianna Peña in a rematch at UFC 277 for the UFC Women's Bantamweight title. Nunes recaptured the title with a dominant unanimous decision victory and became the first person in UFC history to become a double champ twice. Nunes also received a $30,000 "Fan Bonus of the Night" paid in bitcoin.

June 10, 2023: UFC 289 Win and Retirement

On June 10, 2023, Amanda Nunes faced Irene Aldana at UFC 289, winning via a dominant unanimous decision and announced her retirement from active competition during the post-fight interview.

April 2025: UFC Hall of Fame Induction Announcement

During UFC 314's broadcast in April 2025, it was announced that Amanda Nunes would be the next "modern wing" UFC Hall of Fame inductee during International Fight Week festivities in Las Vegas this June.