Talita Bernardo

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.

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 is scheduled to defend Olga Rubin for the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 55 on June 28, 2024.

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)