The UFC Hall of Fame continues to honor outstanding female mixed martial artists, regardless of gender, with Amanda Nunes leading the spotlight at this year’s ceremony held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The annual Hall of Fame event, part of International Combat Week, took place two days ago. Nunes stands out with unmatched achievements, being the only fighter to successfully defend titles in two divisions simultaneously while holding multiple belts and breaking numerous women’s records. Throughout her celebrated career, she has defeated legendary fighters including Ronda Rousey, Cris Cyborg, Valentina Shevchenko (twice), Miesha Tate, and Holly Holm.
While Nunes is preparing for her MMA comeback against Kayla Harrison, she is not the only active fighter inducted this year. Israel Adesanya and Kelvin Gastelum, recognized for their 2019 CBS Sports Fight of the Year, were inducted in the Fight Wing. Charles Oliveira, headlining the upcoming fight against Ilia Topuria, received the Forrest Griffin Community Award.
Ilia Topuria confidently claims she can defeat Islam Makhachev in the welterweight division.
Here are the details and inductees of the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame ceremony:
– Date: June 26th
– Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
– Start Time: 10 PM
– Live Stream: UFC Fight Pass
2025 UFC Hall of Fame Inductees:
– Amanda Nunes – Modern Wing
– Robbie Lawler – Modern Wing
– Vitor Belfort – Pioneer Wing
– Mark Kerr – Pioneer Wing
– Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum (UFC 236) – Fight Wing
– Charles Oliveira – Forrest Griffin Community Award
– Craig Pyridian – Contributor Wing
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Fan Take: This year’s UFC Hall of Fame ceremony highlights the immense legacy of Amanda Nunes, whose groundbreaking achievements redefine the standards for women in MMA. For fight fans, these honors not only celebrate past greatness but also build anticipation for the future, especially with veterans like Nunes still competing and new stars rising. This blend of history and ongoing excellence bodes well for the sport’s growth and continued excitement.
