Amanda Nunes captured three awards at the World MMA Awards on Wednesday. She won Female Fighter of the Year, Knockout of the Year, and Upset of the Year for her victory over Cris Cyborg at UFC 232.
What happened?
The World MMA Awards took place on Wednesday, with Amanda Nunes being a big winner. She won three awards, including Female Fighter of the Year.
Why it matters for Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes' wins are a testament to her skill and dominance in the UFC. Her victory over Cris Cyborg at UFC 232 was a major upset, and she was recognized for it with the Upset of the Year award.
What comes next?
Amanda Nunes will look to continue her success in the UFC. She is currently the women's bantamweight and featherweight titleholder, and will likely face new challenges in the coming months.
Amanda Nunes' awards were not the only notable wins of the night. Daniel Cormier was named Fighter of the Year, and Israel Adesanya won Breakthrough Fighter of the Year.
The full list of awards and recipients includes:
- Fighter of the Year: Daniel Cormier
- Female Fighter of the Year: Amanda Nunes
- Breakthrough Fighter of the Year: Israel Adesanya
- International Fighter of the Year: Aung La Nsang
- Fight of the Year: Tony Ferguson vs. Anthony Pettis (UFC 229)
- Knockout of the Year: Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg (UFC 232)
- Submission of the Year: Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Brandon Davis (UFC 228)
- Comeback of the Year: Angela Lee
- Upset of the Year: Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg (UFC 232)
- Coach of the Year: Mike Brown
- Gym of the Year: ATT
- Referee of the Year: Herb Dean
- Ringcard Girl of the Year: Jhenny Andrade
- Leading Man: Dana White
- Best Promotion: UFC
- Analyst of the Year: Daniel Cormier
- MMA Journalist of the Year: Ariel Helwani
Amanda Nunes' victory over Cris Cyborg at UFC 232 was a major highlight of her year. She won the fight with a first-round knockout, and it was recognized as the Knockout of the Year.
The World MMA Awards recognize the best in the sport of mixed martial arts. Amanda Nunes' wins are a reflection of her hard work and dedication to her craft.
Amanda Nunes is currently 29 years old, and has been competing in the UFC since 2013. She has held the women's bantamweight and featherweight titles since 2018.
The UFC has a number of exciting events coming up in the next few months. Amanda Nunes will likely be a part of one of these events, and will look to continue her success in the octagon.