Talita Bernardo

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

In her second title defense, Bernardo faced Jennifer Maia at Invicta FC 59 on December 13, 2024. She lost the title by unanimous decision.

Personal life Bernardo was a sport teacher prior to fighting MMA professionally.

Championships and accomplishments

Invicta Fighting Championships Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship (One time) One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jennifer Maia Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 59

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win

Olga Rubin Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 55

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Win

Taneisha Tennant Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 51

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Katharina Lehner Submission (kimura) Invicta FC 50

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Yana Gadelha Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 48

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Lucie Pudilová Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 26

Prague, Czech Republic Loss

Viviane Araújo KO (punch) UFC 237

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Sarah Moras Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Loss

Irene Aldana Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi

St. Louis, Missouri, United States Loss

Marion Reneau TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve

Rotterdam, Netherlands Win

Irén Rácz Submission (rear-naked choke) Ladies Fight Night 5

Poznań, Poland Win

Gisele Moreira Decision (unanimous) Aspera FC 41

São José, Brazil Win

Priscila Cristina Dias Batista Submission (armbar) Rambo Fight

Rio das Ostras, Brazil Win

Lohanna Correia Submission (armbar) Maximus Fight 2

Rio Bonito, Brazil Loss

Juliana Velasquez Decision (unanimous) Face to Face 11

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Nubia Santos do Nascimento Submission (rear-naked choke) Paraná Vale Tudo: Tamoios Fight

Cabo Frio, Brazil