Talita Bernardo
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March 4, 1987
Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil[1][2]
| Talita Bernardo | |
|---|---|
| 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 | 16 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| 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 former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion. She also had a stint in the UFC.
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.[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
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 Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 55 on June 28, 2024.[24] She won the fight via second round rear-naked submission.[25]
In her second title defense, Bernardo faced Jennifer Maia at Invicta FC 59 on December 13, 2024.[26] She lost the title by unanimous decision.[27]
Personal life
Championships and accomplishments
- Invicta Fighting Championships
- Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- One successful title defense
- Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 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 |