Women's Bantamweight#16 RankedRETIRED

Amanda Nunes

23-5

2 Win Streak

Age

Height

5'8"

Weight

135 lbs

Reach

69"

Avg Fight Time

10:44

Gym

American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL

UFC Record

16-2(18 bouts)

Wins By

7 KO 3 Sub 6 Dec

Losses By

1 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 9R3 1R5 6

Last 5

WWWWW

Finish Rate

32%

Bonuses

Style

Striker

Location

Pojuca, Brazil

Last Fight2023-06-10

W - Irene Aldana

SubmissionR1 2:53

Rear Naked Choke

Opponent Last Bout

L - Norma DumontDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Sara McMann

UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 2:53

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:53

WIN

vs Germaine de Randamie

UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 3· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Mount

R1 3:56

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount·R1 3:56

WIN

vs Shayna Baszler

UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Leg At Distance

R1 1:56

KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance·R1 1:56

WIN

vs Irene Aldana

UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana· 2023-06-10

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Julianna Pena

UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2· 2022-07-30

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Julianna Pena

UFC 269: Oliveira vs. Poirier· 2021-12-11

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:26

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:26

WIN

vs Megan Anderson

UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06

Submission

Triangle Armbar From Back Control

R1 2:03

SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Back Control·R1 2:03

WIN

vs Felicia Spencer

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Germaine de Randamie

UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Holly Holm

UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos· 2019-07-06

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 4:10

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 4:10

WIN

vs Cristiane Justino

UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:51

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:51

WIN

vs Raquel Pennington

UFC 224: Nunes vs. Pennington· 2018-05-12

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R5 2:36

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R5 2:36

WIN

vs Valentina Shevchenko

UFC 215: Nunes vs Shevchenko 2· 2017-09-09

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Ronda Rousey

UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey· 2016-12-30

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:48

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:48

WIN

vs Miesha Tate

UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 3:16

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:16

WIN

vs Valentina Shevchenko

UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· 2016-03-05

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Cat Zingano

UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso· 2014-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R3 1:21

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 1:21

WIN

vs Sheila Gaff

UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung· 2013-08-03

KO/TKO

Elbows to Head From Guard

R1 2:08

KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R1 2:08

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.5/min

Grappling

2.73 TD

Defense

58%

⚖️Amanda adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 55% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

18 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Elbows

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+66% vs div avg

67%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Jabs

56%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

56%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🦵Leg Strike

Leg Kicks

50%

⭐Other

Triangles

33%

Damage Events

33%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

5× detected

Clinch → Takedown

5× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (67%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (123%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 262% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

70% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

30% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)

Punches to Head At Distance

29% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

Kick to Leg At Distance

14% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

14% of KOs

Elbows to Head From Guard

14% of KOs

Elbows to Head From Mount

14% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 3 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

67% of subs

Triangle Armbar From Back Control

33% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Triangle Armbar From Back Control. Keeps opponents guessing.
🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 8 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚔️

All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.7) and Strike Def% (58%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (28/100). Opponents exploit this.

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 82% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (59% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

52%

Average

Division Rank#6 of 15

0%100%

Striking Defense

58%

Above Avg

Division Rank#7 of 15

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

47% acc69%

Clinch

64% acc4%

Ground

65% acc28%

Striking Differential+1.93/min

4.55 landed/min2.62 absorbed/min

4.55

Landed/Min

2.62

Absorbed/Min

0.63

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed975

Sig. Strikes Attempted1881

Key Insights

Amanda is active on the ground (27%).

Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.7:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 28% from ground at 65% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

55%

Above Avg

Division Rank#3 of 15

0%100%

TD Defense

82%

Elite

Division Rank#5 of 15

0%100%

TD Success Rate

15%

Landed

Defended

Total

2.73

TD / 15min

0.70

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

134

Attempted

57%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

10 total attempts

Early Hunter

60%

20%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.73/15min.

Elite TD defense (82%).

4 career submission wins.

High TD accuracy (55%).

Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,856

2.06

Ratio

Absorbed

900

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

16/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

37.0

High

Strikes/Min

5.4

Standing %

70%

R3 vs R1 Output

59%

Fades Late

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.06x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (37.0) - maintains relentless pace.

📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 59% of R1 pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 18 fights

R1 Control

1:06

R2 Control

0:49

R3 Control

1:25

R1 to Final

-31%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-1.5pp

Body

-1.5pp

Leg

+3.1pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-11.1pp

Round Patterns

⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast

Championship Rounds

Based on 6 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

19.9

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

19.3

sig strikes / round

Output Change

97%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings

Performance metrics ranked within division

Volume

of 15

🥈 Top 50%

Absorption

of 15

🥈 Top 50%

Accuracy

of 15

🥈 Top 50%

Str Defense

of 15

🥈 Top 50%

Knockdowns

of 15

🥇 Top 25%

Takedowns

of 15

🥇 Top 25%

Submissions

of 15

🥇 Top 25%

Damage Ratio

of 15

🥇 Top 25%

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2985

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 4

100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights