The Final Roar of the Lioness: Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes-oneof the fiercest female forces MMA has ever known (along with a few others)-couldn’t hold back tears as she was announced as a member of the UFC 2025 Hall of Fame during the UFC 314 event in Miami.
The moment was touching. The Final Roar of the Lioness: Amanda Nunes.
Nunes, 36, was inside the Kaseya Center, surrounded by fans and family, when the announcement was made. Her face said it all: this wasn’t just a title-this was a full-on legacy moment.
A Reign of Record
Known as “The Lioness,” Nunes built a resume that may never be surpassed. Between 2015 and 2021, she didn’t just win-dominated. In holding and defending the bantamweight and featherweight titles, she shattered legends like Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Valentina Shevchenko and Holly Holm.
Even when she was stunned by Julianna Pena at UFC 269, Nunes came back stronger. The rematch? A five-round master class that ended with Pena beaten and Nunes regaining her belt.
From Humble Beginnings to History Maker
Born in Pojuca, Brazil, Amanda’s path was not easy. Raised by a single mother, she began training capoeira and karate before joining a gym in Salvador, where she earned the nickname “Leoa”.
From sleeping on gym mats to holding two UFC belts, Nunes proved that determination conquers all. Her career began in 2008 and, when she retired in 2023, she had already become the only woman in UFC history to defend two titles while holding them simultaneously.
The Legacy Continues
Nunes leaves with a 23-5 record, a place in the Hall of Fame, and two daughters with his wife, fellow fighter Nina Nunes. The Lioness may have stopped fighting, but her roar will forever echo in the Octagon.
