Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Nunes vs Chandler
Mar. 16, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
3
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 299
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 667
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Curitiba, Brazil
Fighting style
Muay Thai
Age
30
Height
62.00
Weight
135.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 17, 2021
Reach
67.00
Leg reach
37.00
- Pro since 2013
- Seven wins by KO
- Three first-round finishes
- Lone loss, in second pro fight, was via decision to UFC vet Taila Santos in 2013
UFC Fight Night (3/16/24) Nunes lost a three round unanimous decision to Chelsea Chandler
UFC 283 (1/21/23) Nunes won a three round unanimous decision over Zarah Fairn
UFC Fight Night (2/26/22) Nunes won a three round unanimous decision over Ramona Pascual
UFC on ESPN (8/21/21) Nunes knocked out Bea Malecki at 4:54 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training 10 years ago to have better physical conditioning, as I played amateur football (soccer).
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m very well placed in the National MMA rankings.
Do you have any heroes? My Father
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s about overcoming obstacles and fulfilling a dream. For years, I’ve been working to be where I am today, and I am very happy to be a fighter in the biggest MMA event in the world today.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No, only completed high school
What was your job before you started fighting? Worked in security, as a waitress and in general services, and later taught martial arts classes (Muay Thai).
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I became a champion and holder of an amateur Muay Thai belt in a regional tournament.
Favorite Striking technique: Straight Punches
