Talita Bernardo

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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)
Division Bantamweight
Reach68 [1]  in (173 cm)
Style BJJ [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
Total15
Wins11
By submission7
By decision4
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
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.

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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. [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 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

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

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches11 wins4 losses
By knockout02
By submission70
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Jennifer Maia Invicta FC 59 December 13, 2024 Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesDefending the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win11–4 Olga Rubin Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 55 June 28, 202422:53 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesDefended the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win10–4 Taneisha Tennant Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 51 January 18, 202355:00 Denver, Colorado, United StatesWon the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win9–4 Katharina Lehner Submission (kimura) Invicta FC 50 November 16, 202224:26 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win8–4Yana GadelhaSubmission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 48 July 20, 202221:39 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win7–4 Lucie Pudilová Decision (unanimous)OKTAGON 26July 24, 202135:00 Prague, Czech Republic
Loss6–4 Viviane Araújo KO (punch) UFC 237 May 11, 201930:48 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win6–3 Sarah Moras Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith October 27, 201835:00 Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Loss5–3 Irene Aldana Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi January 14, 201835:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Loss5–2 Marion Reneau TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve September 2, 201734:54 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win5–1Irén RáczSubmission (rear-naked choke)LFN 5April 8, 201714:09 Poznań, Poland
Win4–1Gisele MoreiraDecision (unanimous)AFC 41July 9, 201635:00 São José, Brazil
Win3–1Priscila Cristina Dias BatistaSubmission (armbar)RF: Rambo FightJuly 11, 201510:59 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win2–1Lohanna CorreiaSubmission (armbar)Maximus Fight 2June 7, 201510:40 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss1–1 Juliana Velasquez Decision (unanimous)Face to Face 11April 24, 201535:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win1–0Nubia Santos do NascimentoSubmission (rear-naked choke)PRVT: Tamoios FightJanuary 31, 201513:34 Cabo Frio, Brazil

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