Talita Bernardo | |
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Born | Talita de Oliveira Neves Bernardo March 4, 1987 Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[1][2] |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
Division | Bantamweight |
Reach | 68[1] in (173 cm) |
Style | BJJ[1] |
Fighting out of | Barra de São João, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[2] |
Team | Imperio Fight |
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1][3] |
Years active | 2015–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 14 |
Wins | 10 |
By submission | 6 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 2 |
By decision | 2 |
University | Degree in physical education[1] |
Children | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Talita de Oliveira Neves Bernardo (born March 4, 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA), currently competing in the bantamweight division of Invicta FC, where she is the current Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion. She also had a stint in the UFC.
Background
Talita started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) at the age of 22, after she took up the challenge to fight a friend's BJJ student. She won the fight and transitioned into MMA five years later.[1][2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Bernardo started her professional MMA career since 2015 and amassed a record of 5-1 before signed by UFC.[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Bernardo made her promotional debut on September 2, 2017 against Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve.[5] She lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.[6]
Bernardo next fight came on January 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi against Irene Aldana.[7] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
On October 27, Bernardo faced Sarah Moras at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith.[9] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Bernardo was scheduled to face Jessica-Rose Clark on May 11, 2019 at UFC 237.[11] However, it was reported on April 3, 2019 Clark pulled out of the bout citing injury and she was replaced by newcomer Melissa Gatto. [12] In turn, Gatto was pulled from the fight in the days leading up to the event and replaced by Viviane Araújo.[13] Bernardo lost the fight via knockout in the third round.[14]
On March 19, 2020, it was reported that Bernardo was no longer part of the UFC's roster.[15]
Post UFC
Bernardo made her return on July 24, 2021 at OKTAGON 26 against fellow former UFC fighter, Lucie Pudilová.[16] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]
Invicta FC
Bernardo was expected to face Katharina Lehner at Invicta FC 48 on July 20, 2022. Lehner withdrew for an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Yana Gadelha.[18] She won the fight by a second-round submission, forcing Gadelha to tap with a rear-naked choke.[19]
Bernardo was rebooked against Katharina Lehner on November 16, 2022 at Invicta FC 50, submitting Lehner with a kimura in the second round.[20]
Bantamweight Champion
Bernardo challenged Taneisha Tennant for the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023.[21] She won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 48–46 in her favor.[22]
Personal life
Bernardo was a sport teacher prior to fighting MMA professionally.[1] Bernardo has a daughter named Dominique.[23]
Championships and accomplishments
- Invicta Fighting Championships
- Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship (One time, current)
Mixed martial arts record
14 matches | 10 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 0 | 2 |
By submission | 6 | 0 |
By decision | 4 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win | 10–4 | Taneisha Tennant | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 51 | January 18, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Won the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship. |
Win | 9–4 | Katharina Lehner | Submission (kimura) | Invicta FC 50 | November 16, 2022 | 2 | 4:26 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 8–4 | Yana Gadelha | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC 48 | July 20, 2022 | 2 | 1:39 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 7–4 | Lucie Pudilová | Decision (unanimous) | OKTAGON 26 | July 24, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Prague, Czech Republic | |
Loss | 6–4 | Viviane Araújo | KO (punch) | UFC 237 | May 11, 2019 | 3 | 0:48 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 6–3 | Sarah Moras | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith | October 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada | |
Loss | 5–3 | Irene Aldana | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi | January 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | |
Loss | 5–2 | Marion Reneau | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve | September 2, 2017 | 3 | 4:54 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | |
Win | 5–1 | Irén Rácz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LFN 5 | April 8, 2017 | 1 | 4:09 | Poznań, Poland | |
Win | 4–1 | Gisele Moreira | Decision (unanimous) | AFC 41 | July 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | São José, Brazil | |
Win | 3–1 | Priscila Cristina Dias Batista | Submission (armbar) | RF: Rambo Fight | July 11, 2015 | 1 | 0:59 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 2–1 | Lohanna Correia | Submission (armbar) | Maximus Fight 2 | June 7, 2015 | 1 | 0:40 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Loss | 1–1 | Juliana Velasquez | Decision (unanimous) | Face to Face 11 | April 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 1–0 | Nubia Santos do Nascimento | Submission (rear-naked choke) | PRVT: Tamoios Fight | January 31, 2015 | 1 | 3:34 | Cabo Frio, Brazil |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Talita Bernardo – Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- 1 2 3 Steven Marrocco (May 11, 2019). "Get to know Talita Bernardo ahead of UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ "Em busca de primeira vitória no UFC, Talita Bernardo se equilibra como professora, mãe e atleta". Ag. Fight (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2018-10-26. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ "Talita Bernardo substitui Germaine de Randamie e enfrenta Marion Reneau no UFC Fight Night 115 – MMA4Ever". MMA4Ever (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2017-08-28. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Talita Oliveira Replaces Germaine de Randamie, Faces Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night 115". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 115 results: Marion Reneau pounds Talita Bernardo for late stoppage". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ "Irene Aldana vs. Talita Bernardo added to UFC St. Louis". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 124 results: Irene Aldana outworks Talita Bernardo for decision sweep". MMAjunkie. 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ DNA, MMA (6 August 2018). "Bantamweight gevecht tussen Sarah Moras en Talita Bernardo tijdens UFC Moncton". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ "UFC Fight Night 138 results: Talita Bernardo gets first UFC win with decision over Sarah Moras – WMMA Rankings". WMMA Rankings. 2018-10-28. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ DNA, MMA (24 February 2019). "Jessica-Rose Clark keert terug tijdens UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro tegen Talita Bernardo". Retrieved 2019-02-24.
- ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (2019-04-03). "Undefeated newcomer Melissa Gatto replaces injured Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC 237". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
- ↑ Staff (2019-05-08). "Viviane Araujo replaces Melissa Gatto at UFC 237, will face Talita Bernardo". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
- ↑ Mercado, Eddie (2019-05-11). "UFC 237 prelims results and highlights: Carolina dominates Cachoeira, Barcelos TKO's Huachin". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
- ↑ Jay Pettry (March 19, 2020). "14 Fighters No Longer Part of UFC Roster Following Cuts, Free Agency". sherdog.com.
- ↑ "Brasileira Talita Bernardo enfrenta ex-UFC em luta no Oktagon MMA 26". Nocaute na Rede (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-19.
- ↑ "Oktagon 26 Results: 'Pirát' Bests Naruszczka to Claim Belt".
- ↑ Anderson, Jay (9 July 2022). "Invicta 48 Sees Pair of Fighters Drop Off Card, Replacements Announced". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ Skudder, Jake (21 July 2022). "Invicta FC 48 Results: Slick submissions and more". givemesport.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ↑ "Invicta FC 50 results: Valesca Machado wins one-night tournament to become strawweight champion". MMA Junkie. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ↑ "Invicta FC 51: Taneisha Tennant defends bantamweight belt against Talita Bernardo". mmacrossfire.com. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ↑ Critchfield, Tristen (19 January 2023). "Talita Bernardo Edges Taneisha Tennant, Claims Bantamweight Title at Invicta FC 51". sherdog.com. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- ↑ "Em busca de primeira vitória no UFC, Talita Bernardo se equilibra como professora, mãe e atleta". Ag. Fight (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2018-10-26. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Talita Bernardo MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-11-05.