Bethe Correia

Bethe Correia
Born June 22, 1983
Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
Other names Pitbull
Residence Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Nationality Brazil
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1]
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 64.0 in (163 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Team Pitbull Brothers MMA
Rank Purple sash in Kung Fu[1]
Blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Years active 2012-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 9
Wins 9
By knockout 2
By decision 7
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Bethe Correia is a Brazilian mixed martial artist in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's women's bantamweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Correia says she started martial arts training to get in shape and entered an amateur Sanda tournament.[1] She holds a jiu-jitsu blue belt and Kung Fu purple sash.[1] While training she also earned a degree in accounting.[1]

Correia made her professional debut in mixed martial arts (MMA) in her native Brazil in May 2012. She won her first six fights within 13 months.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In October 2013, it was announced that Correia signed a multi-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[3]

Correia made her promotional debut the following December as she faced MMA veteran Julie Kedzie at UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot.[4] She won the fight via split decision.

She then faced Jessamyn Duke on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172, winning via unanimous decision.[5]

Correia faced Shayna Baszler on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177.[6] She won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Bantamweight title shot

After her victory over Duke, a member of the informal "Four Horsewomen" stable, Correia began campaigning for a title shot against bantamweight champion and stable leader Ronda Rousey, holding four fingers to the camera and symbolically putting one down. She did likewise after beating Horsewoman Baszler.[7] In March 2015, UFC officials confirmed that Correia would fight Rousey for the title on August 1, 2015, at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro.[8]

Fighting style

Correia is a striker who largely uses boxing and grappling techniques. She is recognized for her punching combinations, counter strikes, spinning back fists, and aggressive right hands.[9][10] During her fight against Jessamyn Duke, she led by 100 strikes to Duke's 55.[9]

Correia is known for her use of dirty boxing and cutting off the cage. While clinching, she will usually move the fight toward the fence and attack with flurries.[11][12] At UFC 172, she repeatedly used this technique to negate Jessamyn Duke's reach; she later used it to earn her stoppage against Shayna Baszler.[13] In addition to using her hands, Correia also attacks with leg kicks and knees in a clinch.[10]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Ronda Rousey UFC 190 August 1, 2015 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil For the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Shayna Baszler TKO (punches) UFC 177 August 30, 2014 2 1:56 Sacramento, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Jessamyn Duke Decision (unanimous) UFC 172 April 26, 2014 3 5:00 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Julie Kedzie Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot December 7, 2013 3 5:00 Brisbane, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Erica Paes Decision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 54 June 29, 2013 3 5:00 Barra do Piraí, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Juliete de Souza TKO (punches) WCC - W-Combat 17 June 1, 2013 2 N/A Macapá, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Anne Karoline Decision (unanimous) Bokum Fight Championship April 12, 2013 3 5:00 Aracaju, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Elaine Albuquerque Decision (unanimous) Heat FC 4 - The Return October 18, 2012 3 5:00 Natal, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Daniely dos Santos Decision (unanimous) Fort MMA 2 - Higo vs. Kevin July 27, 2012 3 5:00 Mossoró, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Daniela da Silva Decision (unanimous) First Fight - Revelations May 31, 2012 3 5:00 Parnamirim, Brazil

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Bethe Correia - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 177 Dillashaw vs. Soto". UFC.com. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  3. ↑ "UFC signs Sergio Pettis and Bethe Correia". bloodyelbow.com. October 1, 2013.
  4. ↑ "UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
  5. ↑ "UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2013-12-13.
  6. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-07-08). "Shayna Baszler vs. Bethe Correia moves from UFC 176 to UFC 177 in Sacramento". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
  7. ↑ "Year in the making, Rousey to face Correia at UFC 190", by Dave Deibert, PostMedia News
  8. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-03-19). "Ronda Rousey vs. Bethe Correia targeted for UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-03-19.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Martin, Damon (2014-04-26). "UFC 172 Fight blog recap". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "UFC Fight Night 33 Play-By-Play: Julie Kedzie Vs. Bethe Correia". mmaweekly.com. 2013-12-06. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
  11. ↑ Winfree, Robert (2014-08-31). "411's UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto Report 8.30.14". 411mania.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
  12. ↑ Csonka, Larry (2014-04-27). "411's UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira Report 4.26.14". 411mania.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
  13. ↑ Thomas, Luke (2014-04-26). "UFC 172 undercard live blog: Benavidez vs. Elliott, more". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-03-12.

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