UFC / MMA · Women's Bantamweight (135 lb) · Fighter Profile

Amanda Nunes

"The Lioness"

23-5-0

Bio

'The Lioness' — the consensus greatest female fighter ever — retired in 2023 and entered the Hall of Fame in 2025. Now she's back, ending retirement to challenge Kayla Harrison for the bantamweight title at UFC 334.

Tale of the Tape

Record	23-5-0
Division	Women's Bantamweight (135 lb)
Status	Contender
Nickname	The Lioness
Age	38
Nationality	Brazilian
Height	5'8" / 173cm
Reach	69" / 175cm
Stance	Orthodox
Win methods	KO/TKO 13 · SUB 4 · DEC 6

Bout History

WWL

Wvs Irene AldanaUFC 289, Jun 10, 202323-5-0

Wvs Julianna PenaUFC 277, Jul 30, 202222-5-0

Lvs Julianna PenaUFC 269, Dec 11, 202121-5-0

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

Next Fight

UFC 334 · T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes

Women's bantamweight title · Nov 14, 2026

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