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Amanda Nunes mentioned in the UFC Hall of Fame class with 2025

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Las Vegas – UFC announced today that the former UFC champion Bantamweight and Pen’s Field, Amanda Nunes, will be introduced into the newfangled Hall of Fame wing as a member of class 2025. Nunes will enter Hall of Fame as the third female induct in the history of UFC.

The Hall of Fame 2025 induction ceremony will take place under 13th Annual International Fight Week UFCUMBRELLAOn Thursday, June 26, at T-Mobile Arena I will be broadcast live, only on UFC Fight Pass®.

“Amanda Nunes is the greatest warrior of all time,” said the president and general director of UFC Dana White. “Amanda was a great master who had one of the most legendary careers in the history of combat sport. He is an amazing person, and this summer she will be an honor to introduce her to the UFC Sław Galeria.”

Nunes will enter the Hall of Fame UFC as 15th A member of a newfangled wing. In the contemporary era category, it includes athletes who turned to professional or later on November 17, 2000, when the first UFC event took place in accordance with the unified MMA principles. Other requirements include a minimum age of 35 or a retired person for a year or longer.

Nunes, a veteran from 28 fights during her 15-year professional career MMA, developed a record 23-5 (17-3 UFC / Strikeforce), providing victories over UFC Hall of Famer Ronda RouseyUFC weight master Valentina Shevchenko (twice), Master Bantamweight UFC Julianna Penaformer UFC featherweight champions Germanine de randamie (twice) and Cris Cyborgand former UFC Bantamweight champions Misha TateIN Holly Holm, AND Raquel Pennington.

Nunes debuted in professional MMA on March 8, 2008, losing her first fight via Armbara in the first round. She jumped back, winning her next six fights, including a strike debut, with KO in 14 seconds against Julia Budd, to improve her record to 6-1. In 2013, Nunes signed with UFC.

Nunes debuted at UFC on FX Pre -min UFC® 163: Aldo vs. Korean zombieswhich took place on August 3, 2013 at HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She beat Sheila Gaff through TKO in the first round to start his UFC career.

Nunes returned to the octopus® Three months later in November to face Germanine de randama on FS1 Prelims UFC®: Fight for soldiers 3IN which took place on November 6, 2013 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. She defeated Germanine through TKO in the first round, gaining a chance to meet with the invincible cat Bantamweight Cat Zingano. After winning the first round, Nunes lost through TKO in the third, marking his first defeat in the octopus.

Nunes would win his next 12 fights in six years (March 21, 2015 – March 6, 2021), grasping or defending its title nine times and cleaning the divisions of Bantamweight and Feather in this process. Eight of her 12 fights won KO or surrender.

Nunes faced Julianna Pena at number one UFC® 296: Oliveira vs. Poirierwhich took place on December 11, 2021 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Pena stunned the world with her submission of Nunes in the second round with a naked choke, handing her fifth and last loss of career.

Nunes obtained an immediate rematch against Pena, meeting seven months later in the main event UFC® 277: Pena vs. Nunes 2which took place on July 30, 2022 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. She would regain the title of Bantamweight with a convincing unanimous victory of the decision.

Nunes retired on June 10, 2023, after defeating Irene Aldana by way of a unanimous decision, defending the title of Bantamweight in the main event UFC® 289: Nunes vs. Aldanana.

Nunes enters the Hall of Fame UFC with an impressive CV, which includes:

UFC:

  • The first woman who became the champion of two divisions and simultaneously maintained the titles of UFC Bantamweight and Feather of weight.
  • The longest winning series in the history of women UFC – 12
  • Most of the fight with the title wins in the history of UFC women – 11 (T-4th most in UFC history)
  • Most finishes in the history of women UFC – 10
  • Most of the finals of the first round in the history of women UFC-9
  • Most of the UFC women’s history – 8
  • Most knockout in the history of UFC women – 7
  • Second wins in the history of women UFC-16 (Jessica Andrade, 17)

In addition to the octagon, Nunes was honored with several awards throughout her career, receiving Woman fighter of the year In Nice junkie in 2018 and 2019 and by Only fighters World MMA awards in 2016, 2018 and 2019.

Forest, Bahia in Brazil, Nunes began to compete in karate, boxing and capoeira at the age of seven. At the age of 16, she began training in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. With a brown belt in judo and a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, she won several medals as an amateur, including gold medals at the championships Mr. American Jiu-Jitsu in 2008 and the World Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in 2009. In 2012, Nunes became the world champion in the North American Association of catching in lightweight and absolute divisions. He currently lives in Florida with his wife, a former UFC warrior Nina and their two children.

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UFC Vegas 114 Odds: Kevin Vallejos vs Josh Emmett Las Vegas Fight Night HeadlinesUFC Vegas 114 Odds: Kevin Vallejos vs Josh Emmett Las Vegas Fight Night Headlines

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In a classic veteran vs. prospect matchup, 11th-seeded Josh Emmett will headline UFC Vegas 114 against 13th-seeded Kevin Vallejos.

The exhilarating featherweight clash pitting the power of Emmett against the rising power of Vallejos will take place on March 14, 2026 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

BetOnline.ag he opened odds for the 14 fights on the card, which you’ll find below.

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UFC Vegas odds can be seen here: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/martial-arts/mma/ufc-vegas-114

UFC Las Vegas 114

Josh Emmett +365

Kevin Vallejos -465

Amanda Lemos +205

Gillian Robertson -240

Ion Cutelaba +170

Oumar Sy-200

Harry Hardwick +150

Marwan Rahiki -175

Chris Curtis +205

Myktybek Orołbai -240

Steven Asplund +170

Vitor Petrino -200

Bruno Silva +175

Charles Johnson -205

Eryk Anders +115

Brad Tavares -135

Montserrat Rendon +350

Bia Mosque -450

SuYoung You +210

Elijah Smith -250

Sam Hughes +140

Piera Rodriguez -160

Luan Lacerda +200

Hecher Sosa -235

Bolaji Oki +295

Manoel Sousa -370

Others Fili +180

Jose Delgado -210

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LFA 231: Elijah Johns vs. Taner Trembley headlines featherweight match in MinnesotaLFA 231: Elijah Johns vs. Taner Trembley in first featherweight match in Minnesota

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returns to Minnesota for another key night of mixed martial arts action.

LFA president Ed Soares confirmed that the promotion will return to the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” Friday, April 17with stacked fight cards scheduled to take place at the Mystic Lake Casino Hotel.

upcoming event, LFA 231: Trembley vs. Johnspresented by Monster Energy, the main attraction of which will be a fierce featherweight fight between former LFA champion Elijah Johns (10-3) and undefeated prospect from Minnesota Taner Trembley (6-0).

Doors to the event will open at 16:30 local timewith a preliminary card starting at 16:45followed by the main card at 20:00 Fans in the United States can watch the action live on VICE TV at 21:00 ET / 18:00 PT.

Tickets for the event are currently available on Ticketmaster.

“Minnesota has become one of our strongest markets and that’s the type of fighting the fans here appreciate,” Soares said. “You have Elijah Johns, a former champion who knows what it takes to win at the highest level in LFA, against Taner Trembley, an undefeated local fighter looking to make a statement in front of his home crowd.”

Former champion Elijah Johns wants to regain his momentum

Former LFA featherweight champion Elijah Johns (10-3) returns to the LFA cage with valuable championship experience and a battle-tested resume.

Throughout his LFA career, Johns has faced elite competition and proven his ability to perform in the radiant lights of a main event. Now trying to get back into title contention, the veteran featherweight looks to derail one of Minnesota’s most promising rising stars.

Undefeated prospect Taner Trembley faces a career-defining test

Opposite Johns will be a hometown favorite Taner Trembley (6-0)who enters the fight with a perfect professional record and growing momentum.

Known for his aggressive fighting style and versatile skill set, Trembley continues to build a reputation as one of the most invigorating prospects in the region. Competing in front of his home crowd at the Mystic Lake Casino hotel, he will try to remain undefeated while achieving the biggest victory of his career.

With a former champion looking for redemption and an undefeated local talent chasing a breakthrough victory, LFA 231 promises an action-packed evening of elite MMA competition in Minnesota.

(Additional fights may be announced)

Main Card

Broadcast on VICE TV and LFA FIGHT NETWORK™ – 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT

Main Event – ​​Featherweight Fight (145 lbs)
Elijah Johns (10-3) vs. Taner Trembley (6-0)

Co-main event – ​​flyweight fight (125 pounds)
Ernesto Ibarra (10-1) vs. Devon Lozej (8-3)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Steve Collins (6-0) vs. Cole Faust (4-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Daniel Holt (4-0) vs. Korey Taylor (6-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Quintin Richards (5-0) vs. Canon Swanson (5-1-1)

Lightweight fight (155 pounds)
Dzhamal Mavliudov (6-1) vs. Kelton Sneve (5-1)

Featherweight fight (145 pounds)
Beau Samaniego (8-3) vs. Abbas Abasov (5-1)

Catchweight fight (150 pounds)
Miljan Djukanovic (3-0) vs. Noah Gasho (3-0)

Flyweight fight (125 pounds)
Erick Medrano (0-0) vs. Gunnar Nelson (0-0)

Featherweight fight (145 pounds)
Kayara Hartfield (2-1) vs. Jess Hays (0-1)

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Fight card AKA 53: Championship rivalry headlines March 7 in Lake CharlesAKA 53: Rivalry, redemption and championship dreams collide in Lake Charles

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Lake Charles in Louisiana — AKA 53 Countdown – Hebert vs. Smith 2 it’s not just another fight night. It’s a story of competition, redemption and dreams of championship. Two warriors. Two gymnasiums. Two cities. One gold stripe.

On Saturday, March 7, 2026, the cage doors close at the iconic Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, and when it does, all that matters is heart, skill and who wants it more.

In the main event, AKA Lightweight Championship takes center stage at AKA 53 as the reigning champion Elliot Hebert defends his gold against a hungry rival Hunter Smith in gameplay fueled by pride, competition and ambition for mastery. Hebert looks to cement his position at the top of the division with another dominant performance, while Smith steps into the spotlight determined to seize his moment and claim the belt for himself. When the cage doors close at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, it won’t just be about rankings or records – it will be about heart, grit and which lightweight is willing to push further when it matters most.

For a champion, it’s the legacy that counts. For the challenger, it’s about redemption. When the lights shine brightest, there are no excuses. No shortcuts. Just five rounds to define a career. The main event of AKA 53 will be a fierce title fight that perfectly reflects the main theme of the event – redemption vs. reign. The champion enters with a vengeance, continuing his streak of dominance and defending his own field. Opposite him is a challenger who has recovered from defeat, sharpened his tools and returned to competition.

Expect fireworks from the opening bell.

AKA 53 Full Fight Card

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino – Lake Charles, Los Angeles

MAIN EVENT

  • AKA Lightweight Championship: Elliot Hebert vs. Hunter Smith

MAIN CARD

  • Flyweight fight: Austin Soileau vs. Tyler Forsythe
  • Featherweight fight: Nevan Driehuis vs. Adrian Smith

SUB CARD

  • Amateur Heavyweight Championship: Ayden Bell vs. Marcos Serrano
  • Catchweight 190-pound fight: Justin Carpenter vs. Keegan Williams
  • Welterweight fight: Byron Walker vs. Landon Erickson
  • Middleweight fight: Trey Duhon vs. Julio Melendez

PRELIMATES

  • Featherweight fight: Jake Traver vs. Alex Sibrian
  • KB middleweight fight: Caiden McDowell vs Mathew Barnard
  • KB Featherweight Fight: Jayce Carpenter vs. Darren Stevenson
  • Featherweight fight: Caydin Bass vs. Luis Larrazabal

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