Istela Nunes
Last fightLoss
Unanimous decisionUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy
- Pro record 6-6-0 (1 NC)
- UFC record 0-5-0
- Outside the UFC 6-1-0 (1 NC)
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UFC statistics
UFC round data: 5 bouts · through 2025-04-05
UFC Record Breakdown
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Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
5 UFC bouts · 49 division peers
Data through 2025-04-05
3 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2025-04-05
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Istela Nunes's professional MMA record?
Istela Nunes has a professional MMA record of 6-6-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Istela Nunes's UFC record?
Istela Nunes's UFC record is 0-5-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 6-1-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Istela Nunes fight next?
Istela Nunes does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Istela Nunes?
Istela Nunes is 34 years old, born July 23, 1992.
How tall is Istela Nunes?
Istela Nunes stands 163 cm (5'4") tall, with a 168 cm (66") reach.
Where is Istela Nunes from?
Istela Nunes is from Brazil.
When was Istela Nunes's last fight?
Istela Nunes last fought on April 5, 2025 at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy, losing to Loma Lookboonmee by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for Istela Nunes vs Loma Lookboonmee?
Istela Nunes lost to Loma Lookboonmee by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy on April 5, 2025. The official scorecards were Eric Colon 30-27, Sal D'amato 29-28, Chris Leben 29-28 (winner's score first).
What were the scorecards for Istela Nunes vs Sam Hughes?
Istela Nunes lost to Sam Hughes by majority decision at UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad on April 16, 2022. The official scorecards were Doug Crosby 29-27, Sal D'amato 29-27, Adalaide Byrd 28-28 (winner's score first).
Istela Nunes scouting report
Istela Nunes (Brazil) is a 34-year-old women's strawweight who is 6-6 (1 NC) as a pro and 0-5 in the UFC (6-1 and 1 NC outside it). She debuted at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont on October 16, 2021. She spends 6.7% of fight time in control (women's strawweight average: 21.5%; 7th percentile of 49 active women's strawweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and scores 0.3 knockdowns per 15 minutes (average: 0.1; 85th percentile). Her reach of 66 inches is 2.6 inches longer than the women's strawweight average (63.4 inches). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Loma Lookboonmee, then 6-2 in the UFC, on April 5, 2025 (UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy). No next fight is booked.
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
Istela Nunes vs the women's strawweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 5 UFC bouts (52:37 of fight time).
| Stat | Nunes | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 4.3225 in 52:37 | 4.1 | 60 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 47.4%225 of 475 landed | 46% | 56 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.1214 in 52:37 | 4.1 | 54 |
| Significant strike defense | 59.7%317 of 531 avoided | 53.9% | 77 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 52:37 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Takedown accuracy | 0%0 of 1 landed | 38.6% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 47.6%10 of 21 stopped | 61% | 30 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 52:37 | 0.4 | 11 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.31 in 52:37 | 0.1 | 85 |
| Control time | 6.7%3:30 of 52:37 | 21.5% | 7 |
| Average fight time | 10:315 bouts | 12:26 | 21 |
| Height | 163 cm64″ | 161 cm63.2″ | |
| Reach | 168 cm66″ | 161 cm63.4″ |
- Division average and percentile: 49 active women's strawweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-5-0Pro record now: 10-4-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0DECUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. MurphyApr 5, 2025Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-4-0Pro record now: 8-2-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 0:34UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno SilvaJul 15, 2023Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-3-0Pro record now: 12-2-0UFC record entering: 1-0-0KO/TKOR2 4:06UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. HollandDec 3, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0Pro record now: 11-7-0UFC record entering: 0-3-0DECUFC Fight Night: Luque vs. MuhammadApr 16, 2022Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0Pro record now: 15-4-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0SUBR3 2:57UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. DumontOct 16, 2021Result & stats