Who Is Amanda Nunes' Sister, Vanessa Nunes? Here's What We Know About The Brazilian MMA Fighter

Publish date: 2024-05-03

Amanda Lourenco Nunes is widely considered to be one of if not the greatest female mixed martial artists of all time. 

She competes in the Ultimate Fight Championship, where she is the current UFC Women's Featherweight champion. She is also a two-time UFC Women's Bantamweight champion, and as of August 1, 2022, she is ranked at the top in the UFC Women's pound-for-pound rankings. 

By becoming a featherweight champion after already being the bantamweight champion, Nunes is the first woman to become a two-division UFC champion. She is the third fighter to hold the UFC title in two weight classes simultaneously, along with Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor and American former mixed martial artist Daniel Cormier.

Amanda Nunes is also the first and only fighter of either gender to defend two UFC titles while holding both. Nunes is seen as a legend in the sport, not only for competing in both Bantamweight and Featherweight but for her amazing ratio of 22 wins and five losses in a career of 27 matches. 

A legendary 13 of her 22 wins are by knockout, but since she is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo, it's not a surprise. Nunes continues to terrorize the ring with a reach of 69 inches, height of 173 centimeters, and weight of 61 kgs.

Here Are Some Facts And Stats About Amanda Nunes

Age:34
Net Worth:$3 Million
Salary Per Fight:$442,000
Height:173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight:135 lb (61 kg)
Total Games:27
Wins:22
Title:Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion
Years Active:2008 - Present

Who Is Vanessa Nunes? Amanda Nunes' Sister

Amanda Nunes and her two older sisters, Valdirene and Vanessa Nunes, were born in Pojuca, Bahia, Brazil.

Her two sisters are not in the public eye, but they love and support their youngest sibling and post about her on their respective Instagram pages. Vanessa especially comes off as a hardcore Amanda Nunes fan page on her Instagram.

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Nunes was born on May 30, 1988, to Ivete and Sindoval Nunes. The three girls' parents would separate when Nunes was four years old, leaving their mother to support the family as a single parent selling hot dogs, sweets, and beauty products while working as a school administrative assistant. 

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Nunes has stated that her mother has always supported her in her fighting career and even encouraged her to get involved with sports to deal with the young girl's excess energy. Nunes has stated many times in interviews that her mother was a loving but strict parent who always wished for the best for her daughters. 

On the other hand, Nunes's father did not initially support her fighting career, but when he saw how successful she was, he changed his mind. 

Amanda Nunes's Family Bio- More On The Champion's Family

Amanda Nunes is married to recently retired Mixed Martial Artist Nina Nunes, with whom she has a child.

Amanda and Nina's daughter's name is Raegan Ann Nunes, born on September 24, 2020. Amanda Nunes made history as the first openly lesbian UFC champion, with her wife Nina Nunes following suit not long after. 

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Nina Nunes, originally Nina Ansaroff, announced her retirement on August 13, 2022, so she could focus on raising her and Amanda's daughter and have a second child sometime in the future. Nina competed in the Strawweight division for much of her career (2014 - 2021) and was a flyweight prior to 2014 and from 2022 until her retirement.

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Nina Nunes is a 3rd-degree black belt in Taekwando and a purple belt in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu. She had a Mixed Martial Arts record of 11 wins and seven losses in a career spanning 18 matches. Most of her wins, 5, were through decision, but she did win four matches by knockout.

Before her retirement, Nina Nune was number nine in the UFC women's strawweight rankings. 

How Much Is Amanda Nunes's Net Worth In 2022?

Amanda Nunes has a net worth of $4 million as of 2022 through her impressive UFC career. 

She makes an estimated $442,000 during a match, including performance bonuses and show money. As one of the most revered female mixed martial artists, it is a surprise that Amanda Nunes doesn't make more money like her male compatriots, but that is a different conversation. 

She is the biggest draw for female MMA fights, and her recent battle with Julianna Pena was one of the most watched female MMA fights in recent history. Her initial loss at the hands of Julianna Pena was a significant upset that was talked about for days on social media. 

Speaking of social media, Nunes has 1.7 million followers on Instagram and 380.2K followers on Twitter. As the first openly gay UFC champion, Nunes is the face of many LGBT fans and players. 

She is still a force to be reckoned with more than a decade into her and shows no hint of stopping. Many thought that her initial loss at Julianna Pena's hands was the beginning of the end of Amanda Nunes's time at the top. Still, she simultaneously won back her title and silenced any naysayers at the same time. 

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