It is not known that Amanda and Istela Nunes are related by blood; they come from different families.
Born in Atibaia, São Paulo, Brazil, Istela Nunes has her own family history and ancestry.
Although she has acknowledged that her father encouraged her and her brothers to pursue combat sports, she is not believed to be related to Amanda Nunes or her family.
In contrast, Amanda Nunes has a unique family tree.
Her two elder sisters, Vanessa and Valdirene Nunes, are older than her. She was born in Pojuca, Bahia, Brazil. Sindoval and Ivete Nunes are Amanda’s parents.
Although they are not related by blood, Istela and Amanda Nunes have both established successful careers in the mixed martial arts community.