Talita Bernardo

Talita Bernardo
BornTalita de Oliveira Neves Bernardo
(1987-03-04) March 4, 1987 (age 37)
Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[1][2]
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach68[1] in (173 cm)
StyleBJJ[1]
Fighting out ofBarra de São João, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[2]
TeamImperio Fight
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1][3]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins11
By submission7
By decision4
Losses5
By knockout2
By decision3
UniversityDegree in physical education[1]
Children1
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

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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

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Early career

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Bernardo started her professional MMA career since 2015 and amassed a record of 5-1 before signed by UFC.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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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

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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

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Bernardo was expected to face Katharina Lehner at Invicta FC 48 on July 20, 2022.[18] Lehner withdrew for an undisclosed reason and was replaced by Yana Gadelha.[19] She won the fight by a second-round submission, forcing Gadelha to tap with a rear-naked choke.[20]

Bernardo was rebooked against Katharina Lehner on November 16, 2022 at Invicta FC 50, submitting Lehner with a kimura in the second round.[21]

Bantamweight Champion

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Bernardo challenged Taneisha Tennant for the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023.[22] She won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 48–46 in her favor.[23]

Bernardo made her first title defense against Olga Rubin for the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 55 on June 28, 2024.[24] She won the fight via second round rear-naked submission.[25]

Personal life

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Bernardo was a sport teacher prior to fighting MMA professionally.[1] Bernardo has a daughter named Dominique.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
16 matches 11 wins 5 losses
By knockout 0 2
By submission 7 0
By decision 4 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–5 Jennifer Maia Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 59 December 13, 2024 5 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Lost the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 11–4 Olga Rubin Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 55 June 28, 2024 2 2:53 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Defended the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
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

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Talita Bernardo – Official UFC® Profile". www.ufc.com. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  2. ^ a b c Steven Marrocco (May 11, 2019). "Get to know Talita Bernardo ahead of UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro". mmajunkie.com.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Sherdog.com. "Talita Oliveira Replaces Germaine de Randamie, Faces Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night 115". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  6. ^ "UFC Fight Night 115 results: Marion Reneau pounds Talita Bernardo for late stoppage". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  7. ^ "Irene Aldana vs. Talita Bernardo added to UFC St. Louis". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  8. ^ "UFC Fight Night 124 results: Irene Aldana outworks Talita Bernardo for decision sweep". MMAjunkie. 2018-01-15. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  9. ^ Dorff, Marcel (6 August 2018). "Bantamweight gevecht tussen Sarah Moras en Talita Bernardo tijdens UFC Moncton". mmadna.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ Dorff, Marcel (24 February 2019). "Jessica-Rose Clark keert terug tijdens UFC 237 in Rio de Janeiro tegen Talita Bernardo". mmadna.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-07-29.
  12. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2019-04-03). "Undefeated newcomer Melissa Gatto replaces injured Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC 237". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-04-04.
  13. ^ Staff (2019-05-08). "Viviane Araujo replaces Melissa Gatto at UFC 237, will face Talita Bernardo". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-05-08.
  14. ^ Mercado, Eddie (2019-05-11). "UFC 237 prelims results and highlights: Carolina dominates Cachoeira, Barcelos TKO's Huachin". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2019-05-12.
  15. ^ Jay Pettry (March 19, 2020). "14 Fighters No Longer Part of UFC Roster Following Cuts, Free Agency". sherdog.com.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ "Oktagon 26 Results: 'Pirát' Bests Naruszczka to Claim Belt".
  18. ^ Jay Anderson (June 9, 2022). "Invicta FC 48 Set for Denver in July, Tennant vs. Rubin Bantamweight Title Fight Headlines". cagesidepress.com.
  19. ^ Anderson, Jay (9 July 2022). "Invicta 48 Sees Pair of Fighters Drop Off Card, Replacements Announced". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  20. ^ Skudder, Jake (21 July 2022). "Invicta FC 48 Results: Slick submissions and more". givemesport.com. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  21. ^ "Invicta FC 50 results: Valesca Machado wins one-night tournament to become strawweight champion". MMA Junkie. 2022-11-17. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  22. ^ "Invicta FC 51: Taneisha Tennant defends bantamweight belt against Talita Bernardo". mmacrossfire.com. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  23. ^ Critchfield, Tristen (19 January 2023). "Talita Bernardo Edges Taneisha Tennant, Claims Bantamweight Title at Invicta FC 51". sherdog.com. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
  24. ^ "Talita Bernardo vs. Olga Rubin title fight headlines Invicta FC's return in June". mmafighting.com. 28 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  25. ^ Jay Anderson (June 28, 2024). "Talita Bernardo Submits Olga Rubin, Defends Bantamweight Title at Invicta FC 55". cagesidepress.com.
  26. ^ "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.
  27. ^ Sherdog.com. "Talita Bernardo MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
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