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Brazilian UFC Fighter Amanda Nunes ventures into business, her net worth is huge

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Amanda Nunes is considered as one of the greatest MMA athletes and here is all about her net worth, payouts, MMA record, next fight, family and more. You can read more about the richest UFC fighters of all time here.

Amanda Nunes facts

Birth PlacePojuca, Bahia, Brazil
Father’s NameSindoval Nunes
Mother’s NameIvete Nunes
Star SignGemini
Net Worth $4 million
Last Fight Earnings$200,000
Age37
Date of BirthMay 30, 1988
EducationTo be updated
NationalityBrazilian
MMA DebutMarch 8, 2008
MMA Record23-5
DivisionsWomen’s Featherweight/Bantamweight
AchievementsCurrent UFC Women’s Featherweight Champion, Former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion
PartnerNina Nunes
ChildrenOne – Raegan Ann Nunes
EndorsementsCelsius, Draft Kings
Social MediaInstagram

Amanda ‘The Lioness’ Nunes might not have had the greatest of starts in her MMA career but she is proof that quality always rises to the top.

The UFC Star currently holds two belts in the UFC and several records too. Nunes has beaten six current or former UFC champions and many consider her to be the best female athlete ever in MMA.

Amanda Nunes of Brazil looks on after defeating Cris Cyborg of Brazil by TKO in the first round during a Women’s Featherweight bout during the UFC 232 event inside The Forum on December 29, 2018 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

The Brazilian was born in Pojuca, a small town outside Bahia and is the youngest of three sisters. Nunes started training in Karate when she was four and picked up boxing when she was 16.

Amanda Nunes Net worth and payouts

Amanda Nunes has an estimated net worth of $4 million in 2024, thanks to her UFC performances. Amanda Nunes has also earned through endorsements and business ventures.

The Lioness is paid per fight, like every MMA star, and doesn’t earn a monthly salary.

Nevertheless, Nunes has picked up some huge payouts thanks to her UFC wins. While the payouts from her time in Brazil are unavailable, the ones from the UFC indicate just how big of a star she is.

Amanda Nunes, left, talks to opponent Valentina Shevchenko as they await a decision during UFC 215 at Rogers Place on September 9, 2017 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

She made $12,000 on her UFC debut as she beat Sheila Gaff. Some of her big payouts include the wins over Miesha Tate ($180,000), Ronda Rousey ($290,000) and Valentina Shevchenko ($260,000).

The Lioness made a whopping $440,000 and $590,000 in her wins over Cris Cyborg and Holly Holm, respectively. Nunes made more than $400,000 in her last two outings.

In her recent title win over Julianna Pena at UFC 277, Nunes made a staggering $1,032,000. Before retirement, Amanda Nunes defeated Rondo Rousey and earned over $300k as a prize amount. She also had endorsements with the Ten Spring Water brand.

Amanda Nunes MMA record

Amanda Nunes has been incredible in her UFC career and her MMA record speaks volumes of her abilities.

The Lioness, as she is called, currently has an MMA record of 23 wins and five losses. She lost the first professional MMA fight of her career against Ana Maria India before going on a six-fight win streak.

Nina Ansaroff (R) celebrates with teammate/girlfriend Amanda Nunes after defeating Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger (not pictured) during the UFC Fight Night event at the at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 15, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

She then lost a couple of fights to Sarah D’Alelio and Alexis Davis before making her UFC debut. Nunes defeated Sheila Gaff on her UFC debut and then beat Germain de Randamie before losing to Cat Zingano at UFC 178 in 2014.

She has not lost a fight since that Zingano one and holds both the UFC Featherweight and Bantamweight titles.

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Nunes has had six successful title defences since winning the crowns and has beaten stars such as Holly Holm, Valentina Shevchenko, Cris Cyborg, Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey.

Her winning streak, and her eventual reign as the women’s bantamweight champion came to an end when Julianna Pena stopped her in round 2 (via. submission) at UFC 269.

However, she regained it after beating Pena in the rematch at UFC 277.

However, she still holds the women’s featherweight belt.

Amanda Nunes Family and relationships

Amanda Nunes is the first openly gay champion in the history of the UFC and her wife, Nina Ansaroff, is also a UFC star.

Amanda Nunes, Nina Ansaroff and Raegan Ann Nunes (Twitter)

Nunes and Ansaroff are married and they also have a child. Ansaroff gave birth to their daughter, Raegan Ann Nunes on October 24, 2020. They also welcomed their second daughter in 2023.

FAQs about Amanda Nunes

What is Amanda Nunes’ net worth?

Amanda Nunes has a net worth of $4 million.

Who is Amanda Nunes married to?

Amanda Nunes is married to fellow UFC women’s fighter Nina Nunes (nee: Ansaroff).

How old is Amanda Nunes?

Amanda Nunes is 37 years old.

When did Amanda Nunes make her MMA debut?

Amanda Nunes made her MMA debut on the 8th of March, 2008.

What is Amanda Nunes’ MMA record?

Amanda Nunes’ MMA record is 23 wins and 5 losses.

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Saiyed Adeem Karim

Ditching a corporate job to follow a dream isn't easy, but when football comes calling, who can say no? Been following the beautiful game since 1998. Liverpool addict, F1 fanatic!

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