No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Istela Nunes holds a professional MMA record of 6-6-0. Istela Nunes has won 6 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Istela Nunes lands 4.28 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Istela Nunes also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Most recent fight: April 5, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC, ONE.
Profile
- Height
- 5'4"163 cm
- Weight
- 115 lbs52 kg
- Reach
- 66"168 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1992-07-23
- Age
- 34
- Nationality
- Brazil
- Birthplace
- Atibaia, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- American Top Team Brasil · Brazil
Fight DNA
Striking TechnicianUFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (78 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Istela Nunes sits in the top 25.
- #10 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Women's Strawweight0.3
- #12 Shortest average fight time, Women's Strawweight10:31
- #18 Best significant strike defence, Women's Strawweight59.7%
- #19 Most knockdowns in a fight, Women's Strawweight1
- #19 Most knockdowns in a round, Women's Strawweight1
- #21 Most knockdowns, Women's Strawweight1
- #23 Best significant strike accuracy, Women's Strawweight47.4%
- #10 Most knockdowns per 15 minutes, Women's Strawweight0.3
- #12 Shortest average fight time, Women's Strawweight10:31
- #18 Best significant strike defence, Women's Strawweight59.7%
- #19 Most knockdowns in a fight, Women's Strawweight1
- #19 Most knockdowns in a round, Women's Strawweight1
- #21 Most knockdowns, Women's Strawweight1
- #23 Best significant strike accuracy, Women's Strawweight47.4%
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Istela Nunes earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy· Apr 5, 2025· Women's Strawweight· 6-6 vs 10-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Bueno Silva· Jul 15, 2023· Women's Strawweight· 6-5 vs 7-0TKOR1 · 0:34
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 3, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 6-4 vs 10-0TKOR2 · 4:06
- LOSSvs Sam HughesUFCUFC Fight Night: Luque vs Muhammad 2· Apr 16, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 6-3 vs 6-4MDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont Viana· Oct 16, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 6-2 vs 14-2SUBR3 · 2:57
- WINvs Gina IniongONEBattle For The Heavens· Jul 7, 2018· Atomweight· 6-1 vs 7-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSONEDynasty Of Heroes· May 26, 2017· Women's Atomweight· 5-1 vs 8-0SUBR2 · 2:18
- WINONEHeroes Of The World· Aug 13, 2016· Strawweight· 5-0 vs 12-10-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Karoline MartinsFLC 2· Apr 21, 2016· Strawweight· 4-0 vs 3-1TKOR3 · 3:00
- WINvs Thais CamilaNCE 4· Jan 30, 2016· Strawweight· 3-0 vs 0-1UD
- NCvs Caroline SilvaImortal FC 2· Dec 13, 2015· Strawweight· 2-0 vs 0-2NC
- WINvs Maria Vega3FC: Desafio Tres Fronters· Nov 21, 2015· 2-0 vs 1-2UD
- WINvs Cynthia CândidoPRVT: Cascavel Top Fight 2· Oct 18, 2015· Strawweight· 1-0 vs 1-3TKOR1 · 3:42
- WINvs Camila LimaSao Paulo Regional· Aug 20, 2010· 1-0DEC
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1477▼12
- Peak
- 1641Aug 13, 2016
- Rated fights
- 12
Frequently asked questions
When does Istela Nunes fight next?
Istela Nunes has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Istela Nunes's record?
Istela Nunes's professional MMA record is 6-6-0.
Who is Istela Nunes fighting next?
Istela Nunes's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Istela Nunes fight last?
Istela Nunes most recently fought Loma Lookboonmee at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy on Saturday, April 5, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Istela Nunes fight in?
Istela Nunes fights at Women's Strawweight.
How many knockouts does Istela Nunes have?
Istela Nunes has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How tall is Istela Nunes?
Istela Nunes is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.
How much does Istela Nunes weigh?
Istela Nunes weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).
What is Istela Nunes's reach?
Istela Nunes has a reach of 66" (168 cm).
How old is Istela Nunes?
Istela Nunes is 34 years old (born Jul 23, 1992).
Where is Istela Nunes from?
Istela Nunes is from Brazil.