Talita Bernardo


Talita de Oliveira Neves Bernardo is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division in the UFC.

Background

Talita started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu 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. She lost the fight via technical knockout in round three.
Bernardo next fight came on January 14, 2018 at against Irene Aldana. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.
On October 27, Bernardo faced Sarah Moras at. 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 Mellisa 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.

Personal life

Bernardo was a sport teacher prior to fighting MMA professionally. Bernardo has a daughter named Dominique.

Mixed martial arts record