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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.
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.
= Ultimate Fighting Championship
=Bernardo made her promotional debut on September 2, 2017 against Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve. She lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
Bernardo next fight came on January 14, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi against Irene Aldana. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.
On October 27, Bernardo faced Sarah Moras at UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Bernardo was scheduled to face Jessica-Rose Clark on May 11, 2019 at UFC 237. However, it was reported on April 3, 2019 Clark pulled out of the bout citing injury and she was replaced by newcomer Melissa Gatto. In turn, Gatto was pulled from the fight in the days leading up to the event and replaced by Viviane Araújo. Bernardo lost the fight via knockout in the third round.
On March 19, 2020, it was reported that Bernardo was no longer part of the UFC's roster.
= Post UFC
=Bernardo made her return on July 24, 2021 at OKTAGON 26 against fellow former UFC fighter, Lucie Pudilová. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
= 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. She won the fight by a second-round submission, forcing Gadelha to tap with a rear-naked choke.
Bernardo was rebooked against Katharina Lehner on November 16, 2022 at Invicta FC 50, submitting Lehner with a kimura in the second round.
Bantamweight Champion
Bernardo challenged Taneisha Tennant for the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023. She won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 48–46 in her favor.
Bernardo made her first title defense against Olga Rubin for the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 55 on June 28, 2024. She won the fight via second round rear-naked submission.
Personal life
Bernardo was a sport teacher prior to fighting MMA professionally. Bernardo has a daughter named Dominique.
Championships and accomplishments
Invicta Fighting Championships
Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship (One time, current)
One successful title defense
Mixed martial arts record
See also
List of female mixed martial artists
References
External links
Talita Bernardo at UFC
Professional MMA record for Talita Bernardo from Sherdog
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Daftar negara peserta Miss Grand International
- Talita Bernardo
- Viviane Araújo (fighter)
- Elisandra Ferreira
- Ketlen Souza
- Irene Aldana
- Rayanne dos Santos
- Invicta Fighting Championships
- List of Invicta FC events
- Bantamweight
- UFC 237
