Amanda Nunes
Miami Connection
Amanda Nunes trains and fights out of Miami, Florida, establishing it as her home base in South Florida's vibrant MMA scene. Her presence elevates Miami's status as a hub for elite fighters, drawing fans and events to the region. As a Brazilian-American icon based there, she inspires local combat sports talent and boosts the area's sports culture.
About
Born on May 30, 1988, in Pojuca, Bahia, Brazil, Amanda Lourenço Nunes rose to prominence as one of the greatest female MMA fighters in history. She became the first openly LGBTQ+ UFC champion and dominated the women's divisions, holding titles simultaneously in bantamweight and featherweight. Nunes retired in 2023 after a dominant win at UFC 289 but announced her comeback on June 5, 2025, to challenge for the bantamweight title against Kayla Harrison on January 24, 2026, at UFC 324. With 13 KO/TKO wins, 4 submissions, and 6 decisions, she amassed career earnings over $2.4 million. Standing 5'8" with a 69" reach, she fights orthodox out of Team Nunes. Ranked 1 pound-for-pound in 2022, her legacy includes historic achievements like winning a title in a lower weight class while holding another.