10 Greatest LGBTQ Fighters In UFC History
1. Amanda Nunes
Amanda Nunes is not only the best LGBTQ mixed martial artist to ever set foot inside the Octagon; she is the greatest female fighter to ever compete in the sport — period.
A decade from now the UFC Hall of Fame will be filled with opponents 'The Lioness' bested. Among those names will be legends of the game like Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Holly Holm, and Miesha Tate, none of whom were able to make it out of the first round with Nunes.
By defeating Miesha Tate for the UFC women's bantamweight strap back in 2016, the Brazilian became the first openly gay titleholder in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Becoming a multi-division champion in the midst of a nine-fight winning streak has helped make Nunes one of the most high-profile LGBTQ athletes currently competing.
The reigning double champ is still only 31 years of age and has plenty of time to set the bar even higher for future generations of female fighters.